Author: PaoloBazzoli
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Waste Heat & Thermal Energy Storage: Circular Economy in Action for a Net-Zero Energy Future
Decarbonizing the global energy system requires an integrated approach—one that informs optimal infrastructure developments in a timely manner while supporting systemic changes toward energy systems predominantly supplied by variable renewable energy. To meet the 1.5°C climate target by 2050, projections indicate: These shifts, combined with the rising share of renewables and electrification, will significantly increase…
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Unlocking Capacity in Malting and Brewing: The Power of Integrated Lean De-bottlenecking
Introduction In this article, we’ll explore a guideline methodology to unlock capacity with the power of bottlenecks analysis in malting and brewing. Note: This article presents a practical guideline methodology. A more detailed technical version — including case studies, advanced modeling techniques, and field applications — is in preparation for future industry conferences. In the…
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Importance of a mature and rapid operational assessment
Before embarking on the path to operational excellence, companies must first understand their current position. A well-executed maturity assessment does more than pinpoint where they stand—it also outlines the initial steps toward improvement. Misjudging their starting point can lead to misplaced priorities and misguided investments, ultimately straining resources in the wrong areas, increasing the risk…
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Circular Economy: How it works and why it matters.
The circular economy is a production and consumption model, with scope to maximize products value involving sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible, through different strategies along the whole life cycle of products. (1) Most definitions in use have in common the principle of circularity and the…