Applications
Applications
The Challenge
The industrial sector is one of the largest contributors to global emissions — and the pressure to change is mounting.
of global CO₂ emissions come from the industrial sector
Source: UNIDO / IEAof industrial heat demand requires temperatures below 200 °C
Source: IEA / IRENAEU CO₂ emissions reduction target by 2030 (vs. 1990)
Source: EU Fit for 55 / European Climate LawRegulatory Landscape
The European Union's Fit for 55 package sets binding targets that are reshaping the industrial heating landscape — creating both urgency and opportunity.
Legally binding target under the European Climate Law, compared to 1990 levels.
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive mandates elimination of fossil-fuel heating systems across all buildings.
Revised EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) — with an aspiration target of 45%.
The Gap
The path to decarbonized industrial heating is clear — electrify using green energy. But today's options leave a critical gap:
Direct resistance heating at COP ≈ 1 — simple, but energy-intensive and costly to operate at scale.
High efficiency (COP 3–5), but supply temperatures are primarily limited to below 100 °C — far short of most industrial process needs.
The Turbochill Approach
Turbochill develops the core compressor technology that bridges the gap between what industry demands and what heat pump systems have been able to deliver — until now.
By developing oil-free, high-speed compressor technology with gas and active magnetic bearings, we enable the extreme pressure ratios needed to deliver useful heat at temperatures exceeding 150 °C — with best-in-class coefficient of performance.
Our permanent magnet motor drives enable precise, variable-speed control across the full operating range. The absence of oil ensures zero refrigerant contamination, longer system life, and dramatically reduced maintenance — making industrial heat pump development not just feasible, but economically compelling.
The result? A compact, reliable compressor platform — engineered to power heat pump systems for the industrial temperature ranges that matter most.
Key Advantages
Every component is engineered to push the boundaries of temperature, efficiency, and reliability — giving system integrators a decisive edge.
Delivers process heat above 150 °C with high pressure ratios — suitable for drying, distillation, pasteurization, and steam generation.
Gas and magnetic bearing systems eliminate lubricant from the refrigerant circuit — no oil management, no contamination, no degradation.
Optimized aerodynamic design and variable-speed drive achieve coefficient of performance values far above conventional systems — dramatically lowering energy costs.
High-speed rotors deliver large thermal capacity from a remarkably small footprint — ideal for retrofitting into space-constrained facilities.
Applications
Our compressor technology enables heat pump systems for the most demanding industrial heating processes — replacing fossil-fuel boilers with clean, efficient electrification.
High-grade heat for food processing, pulp & paper, textile, and chemical drying applications.
Efficient heat supply for urban networks and low-pressure steam production for industrial facilities.
Recover low-grade waste heat and boost it to usable process temperatures — turning thermal losses into value.
Ready to Decarbonize?
Whether you're upgrading an existing process or designing from scratch, our team will work with you to develop the right compressor solution — engineered for your exact operating conditions.
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