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Coolbrook and Tenova Partner for CO2-Free Metal Production

Key highlights
  • Coolbrook aims to establish RDH™ technology as an industry standard by 2030.
  • The RDH™ technology can reach temperatures up to 1700 °C.
  • The technology could cut over 2.4 billion tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
  • Initial focus is on integrating RDH™ into Tenova's acid regeneration plants.

Partnership Overview

Coolbrook and Tenova have formed a strategic partnership to deploy Coolbrook's RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) technology. This collaboration aims to electrify high-temperature metal processes, replacing fossil fuels with clean electricity to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the iron, steel, and broader metals industries.

Technology Integration

The partnership will initially focus on integrating Coolbrook's RDH™ technology into Tenova's proprietary technology for acid regeneration plants. This integration is expected to provide fully electrified and decarbonized processes across various applications in metals production.

Future Expansion

Once the initial integration is complete, Coolbrook and Tenova plan to expand their collaboration to other applications within the metals industry. The goal is to develop joint solutions that offer comprehensive and seamless offerings for industrial customers.

Impact and Goals

Coolbrook's RDH™ technology is capable of reaching temperatures up to 1700 °C and has the potential to cut over 2.4 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually. The company aims to establish this technology as an industry standard by 2030, marking a significant step towards carbon-free manufacturing and industrial decarbonization.