Industrial heat modelling
Represent baseline demand, constraints, and operating profiles for industrial processes.
Optimisation, simulation, and decision support for industrial heat —
built for measurable cost and emissions reduction.
OptiFEM is a modelling and optimisation platform for industrial thermal energy systems. INNOV8HEAT applies PCMs, high‑temperature heat pumps (HTHP), and AI‑driven scheduling to convert surplus renewable electricity into useful heat when and where it matters.
What OptiFEM helps you do
- Model industrial heat demand, constraints, and operating profiles.
- Simulate retrofit options (PCM storage, HTHP integration, control strategies).
- Optimise scheduling across time‑varying electricity prices and renewable availability.
- Quantify cost, CO\(_2\), and energy KPIs for alternative scenarios.
- Compare “as‑is” versus “to‑be” designs with traceable assumptions.
- Support decisions with repeatable, auditable model runs and reports.
INNOV8HEAT at a glance
INNOV8HEAT addresses sustainable industrial heat by integrating phase change materials (PCMs), high‑temperature heat pumps, and advanced decision support. It emphasises rigorous data management (GDPR/FAIR), real‑world prototyping, and scalable deployment strategies.
Electrify heat
Convert surplus renewable electricity into useful heat using high‑temperature heat pumps, stabilised by thermal storage where needed.
Store smart
Use PCM‑based storage to shift heat production in time, reduce peak loads, and maintain process temperature stability.
Optimise operations
Apply AI‑supported optimisation and scheduling to align production with tariffs, flexibility opportunities, and site constraints.
PCM thermal storage
Simulate charging/discharging and temperature‑specific storage for process stability.
High‑temperature heat pumps
Model HTHP capacity, COP, and integration with storage and demand.
AI optimisation & scheduling
Optimise operation using demand forecasts, renewables, and market signals.
Market interaction
Value stacking, dynamic pricing, and flexibility participation pathways.
Training & dissemination
Materials, enablement, and scaling support for adoption across sectors.
INNOV8HEAT work packages
- WP1: Project Coordination & Data Management (GDPR/FAIR)
- WP2: Electrification and Optimisation of Industrial Heat (HTHP + PCM + AI)
- WP3: Advanced Modelling and Decision Support Systems (edge/IoT/ML)
- WP4: Innovative Business Models and Market Interaction
- WP5: Training and Capacity Building
- WP6: Communication and Dissemination