Current cooling systems in industry guzzle energy. A pioneering project, EISKIG, led by TU Darmstadt, is going to change that. Through AI, cooling systems will be optimised. The project, which has a duration of three years and is supported with €2.5 million by the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz.
- Industry makes extensive use of cooling systems, for example in the metal industry. These systems are often not energy efficient.
- The EISKIG project uses AI to save energy.
AI helps to analyse and optimise cooling processes, providing significant energy savings. The so-called etaONE platform plays a crucial role in this. This system allows real-time adjustments, based on a constant flow of data, leading to more efficient use of cooling systems.
Sustainable and cost-saving
Besides direct energy savings, EISKIG also promises a positive impact on industry sustainability. The spread of this technology is expected to help reduce CO2 emissions, in line with global sustainability targets. The cost savings from increased energy efficiency could also encourage investment in further innovations.
Industry and science collaboration
Cooperation between academia and industry is crucial to the project’s success. TU Darmstadt’s PTW Institute and the company etalytics, a spin-off from the university, are leading the research efforts. They are using the platform to manage and optimise the cooling systems of companies such as Merck, Bosch Rexroth and Equinix. ETA-Solutions, also a spin-off from TU Darmstadt, is contributing as an energy consultant.
If the results of EISKIG are positive, it will open the door to a new standard in industrial refrigeration systems.
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