The core of the IETS activities is carried out in so called Annexes. The Annexes described below are completed. Information about on-going Annexes can be found here.
Annex
XV
Start date 2011-01-01
End date 2018-12-01
The Annex takes on a multi-disciplinary approach to the concept of excess heat recovery integrated in industrial complexes, aiming at the optimization of energy efficiency in global terms. The approach is based on industry needs and application, combining the knowledge of industrial technologies with energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Read more »
Start date: 2011-01-01Annex
XIII
Start date 2010-01-01
End date 2014-04-30
The objective of this Annex has been to reduce energy consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases through greater use of heat pumps in industry. The Annex started on 01 April 2010 and expired on 30 April 2014 with 15 participating organisations from Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany (Operating Agent) Japan, The Netherlands, South Korea and Sweden. Read more »
Start date: 2010-01-01Annex
XII
Start date 2008-01-01
End date 2011-12-31
The general objective of Annex XII was to further the utilization of membrane technology in industrial applications. This Annex is closed. Read more »
Start date: 2008-01-01Annex
X
Start date 2008-05-01
End date 2011-12-31
Separation processes such as distillation, evaporation and drying, are used in the production of all kind of different products and the energy use in this sector constitutes a major part of the total industrial energy use. The activity in Annex X has focused on knowledge transfer and deployment of information between the members of the IETS countries. Read more »
Start date: 2008-05-01Annex
IX
Start date 2010-01-01
End date 2013-12-31
Separation systems can represent 40-70 % of both capital and operating costs in industry. They also account for 45 % of all the process energy used by the chemical and petroleum refining industries every year. This Annex finished 31 December 2013 and the final report is available for download. Read more »
Start date: 2010-01-01