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Episode 1261: Think Tank: Electric cracker furnace shows power of chemical industry innovation

Oct 23, 2024
Guest
Michael Wrights
Guest
Martin Hofsteiter
Michael Wrights, Technology Manager for BASF, and Martin Hofsteiter, Process Engineer at Linde, delve into the groundbreaking electrically-heated steam cracker furnace. They discuss its potential to slash CO2 emissions by up to 95%, revolutionizing the chemical industry’s carbon footprint. The duo highlights their collaborative innovation journey, unveiling the demo plant's operation in Germany. They also tackle challenges like sourcing renewable energy and scaling up while emphasizing the importance of partnership in driving sustainable advancements.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Timeline and Collaboration in Electric Cracker Furnace Development
02:53 • 3min
3
Scaling Up Innovations in Electric Furnace Technology
05:28 • 3min
4
Shifting to Sustainable Electric Furnaces
08:05 • 4min
5
Recognition and Collaboration in Chemical Industry Innovation
11:54 • 2min