{"id":164035,"date":"2024-11-21T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eurecat.org\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=164035"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:09:40","slug":"prim-rock","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/eurecat.org\/en\/portfolio-items\/prim-rock\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIM-ROCK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A microwave plasma system to decompose hydrogen sulphide generated in foundries and valorise the sulphur and hydrogen produced.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PRIM-ROCK<\/strong> project improves the resource efficiency of the calcination and roasting processes<\/strong>, that are commonly used in the mineral and cement industries. To this end, process simulations in collaboration with AI data-driven models<\/strong> are used, and a digital twin<\/strong> for each process is developed.<\/p>\n

PRIM-ROCK addresses process efficiency through a multifaceted strategy addressing industrial processes from input to output<\/strong>, supported by an ambitious digital framework and transversal supporting activities.<\/p>\n

In particular, advanced techniques for the pre-processing of the raw material<\/strong> are deployed to enhance its efficiency according to the requirements of the process, supplemented by simulations and decision support systems<\/strong> to increase the operational limits of flexibility in the feedstock domain.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the process intensification component of the project designs, develops, and validates innovative and efficient processes, as well as optimizing the existing ones. The aim is to develop a portfolio of technologies to a higher resource efficiency and lower level of greenhouse gas emissions of extractive industries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Finally, waste reduction and re-utilisation strategies<\/strong> are investigated targeting to the real-time processes\u2019 adjustment capabilities to feedstock changes and tighter processing control solutions.<\/p>\n

The PRIM-ROCK solutions will be demonstrated in 3 different ASPIRE sectors, namely minerals (magnesite, laterite), cement (limestone) and non-ferrous metals (sphalerite, chalcopyrite).<\/p>\n

Eurecat participates in the PRIM-ROCK project through its New Manufacturing Processes<\/a> Unit, responsible for research, fine-tuning and finally the use of the pilot plant in which microwave plasma device will allow the reduction or elimination of harmful gases generated in those minerals.<\/p>\n

The consortium is composed of seven SMEs along with six RTDs, three universities and five large enterprises from across Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRIM-ROCK \u00a0\u2013 PRocess Innovations for the Mineral industry focusing on ROasting and Calcination Kiln technologies and supported by novel pre- and post-processing<\/p>\n

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Project reference<\/strong><\/p>\n

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101178403<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Programme and call for tender<\/strong><\/p>\n

Project funded by the European Union\u2019s Horizon Europe programme under the call HORIZON-CL4-2024-TWIN-TRANSITION-01\u2013 Breakthroughs to improve process industry resource efficiency <\/em><\/p>\n

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More information about the project<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prim-Rock Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Prim-rock-Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>6. Clean water and sanitation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We avoid the generation of polluting waste that could end up in water spills for human consumption.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>7. Affordable and clean energy<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We take advantage of toxic and dangerous gases generated in foundries to transform them into reusable energy in the furnaces themselves.<\/p>\n

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Using new technologies, we modernise and reduce the impact of highly polluting industrial sectors.<\/p>\n

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We avoid the emission of harmful and dangerous gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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