Research areas
- Engineering & Technology
Contact
(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)
Available for external users?
Yes
Description
A laboratory and pilot plant dedicated to dielectric and inductive processing and heating technologies, including microwave, radiofrequency (RF) and induction heating.
The facility enables processes such as sintering, drying, polymerization, adhesive activation, glass melting and pyrolysis with high energy efficiency. These technologies support the electrification of industrial processes and reduce CO₂ emissions compared with conventional alternatives.
Equipment
- Various MW equipment at 2.45 and 5.8 GHz, single and multi-mode up to 9 kW, with various alternatives for controlling the treatment atmosphere (low vacuum, controlled atmosphere), with continuous control of the power and temperature of the process.
- Pilot plant equipment for continuous microwave processing up to 30 kW at 433 MHz.
- RF laboratory equipment.
- Induction equipment at 18 kHz / 30 kW with different application coils (flat, circular, …)
Services
- Definition and optimization of microwave, RF and induction processes
- Pilot-scale process development and scale-up
- Improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of production cycle times
Aimed at:
- Companies that want to evolve their industrial processes towards improved energy efficiency and electrification (CO2 reduction).
Location
TECNALIA
Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park, Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 2, E-20009, Donostia-San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)
Other info
Metallurgical Processes:
-Electrification of Energy Consumption
-Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Application sectors
- Aerospace
- Aeronautics and space
- Biorefineries
- Eco-industry
- Foundries and steelmaking
- -Petrochemicals
- Chemical, petrochemical and biorefinery industries
Industry plan
- HAZI · Aerospace
- HAZI · Renewable fuels
- IRABAZI · Metallurgy
