Title:
Decarbonizing the Glass Industry: Advancements and Integration of Fuel Flexible Technologies in the GIFFT Project
Author(s):
Ma, C., Mergner, R., Janssen, R., Rutz, D., Striūgas, N., Skvorčinskienė, R., Seemann, M., Andersson, K., Fendt, S., Bastek, S., Pažėraitė, A., Račkauskas, M., Stančikienė, R., Petrauskas, G., Bingham, P., Jones, H., Schmidbauer, W., Glocker, B.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The global imperative for decarbonization necessitates a profound transformation across energy-intensive industries, with glass manufacturing standing out due to its substantial reliance on fossil fuels for the energy-demanding melting process, which contributes significantly to CO2 emissions. While existing innovations such as oxy-fuel burners and hybrid furnaces have offered improvements, persistent challenges related to fuel flexibility, cost volatility, and energy security underscore the need for more radical solutions. The GIFFT (Green Industrial Fuel-Flexible Technology) project addresses these challenges by proposing a novel and sustainable approach: a hybrid and biofuel-flexible heat production technology specifically designed for industrial glass manufacturing. This paper details the advancements made within the GIFFT project, focusing on the integration of plasma-assisted combustion and gasification systems to utilize readily available and low-cost biomass residues, waste, excess renewable electricity, and green hydrogen. We present the project's vision, objectives, and key outcomes, demonstrating its contribution to operational flexibility, cost effectiveness, and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, thereby fostering a more sustainable and circular glass industry.
Keywords:
bio-based products, bioeconomy, biomass, innovative concepts, rural development, project
Topic:
Biomass Conversion for Bioenergy
Subtopic:
Advanced biomass combustion
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4BV.1.4
Pages:
723 - 725
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-4BV.1.4
Price:
FREE
