Danfoss spotlights energy-efficient desalination and brine mining solutions at IDRA 2024

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Date: 8 - 12 December, 2024

Danfoss at IDRA World Congress 2024

Danfoss experts will be on hand at this year’s IDRA World Congress in Abu Dhabi to showcase energy-efficient pumps and energy recovery devices that can help address water scarcity while supporting decarbonization efforts.

Energy-efficient solutions for water scarcity

The IDRA World Congress gathers global experts in the areas of water reuse, desalination and energy to discuss how we can work together to address global water challenges in a sustainable manner. “The need for clean water has never been greater, and climate change-induced flooding and droughts are only exacerbating an already critical issue,” says Francisco Jiménez-Castellanos Lucena.

“Desalination by means of seawater reverse osmosis is one of the most effective means of addressing water scarcity, but it is highly energy intensive. At Danfoss, we are committed to reducing the energy cost of reverse osmosis, and at this year’s IDRA we’ll show how our energy-efficient pumps, energy recovery devices and AC drives do that.”

Congress attendees can meet with Danfoss experts at booth C-23 to learn more about the company’s product line for desalination and wastewater reuse, including its range of APP high-pressure pumps and iSave energy recovery devices for seawater reverse osmosis plants of all sizes. Booth visitors can also speak with Danfoss representatives about the most energy-efficient way of tackling concrete projects and challenges.

Visit us at booth C-23

IDRA World Congress

Adnec Center in Abu Dhabi

December 8-12, 2024

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Presentations at IDRA 2024

Tuesday 10 Dec:

"Brine Mining – 1st Commercial OARO Project in The World”, Dr. Georg Herborg

“Active Energy Recovery Devices to Enable Lower Power Consumption - MPE 70 Operation Results”, Mr. Francisco Jimenez-Castellanos

Series of 6 minutes talks by CEOs from diverse industries, between 15:00-18:00:

Michael Bjorn, Vice President

Special registration is required.

Wednesday 11 Dec:

"Efficiency evolution: axial piston high-pressure pump solutions for enhanced plant operations”, Dr. Georg Herborg

Panelist: Michael Bjorn, Vice President Danfoss HPP

Thursday 12 Dec:

Flexibility in desalinations systems to fit future demand profiles and sustainable energy sources

Moderator: Georg Herborg, Danfoss

Panelists:

  • Mr. Nizar Kammourie, Chief Executive Officer, SAWACO Water Group
  • Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz, President, MS Consult
  • Mr. Victor Monsalvo, Head of Eco-efficiency Area, Innovation & Technology Dept., FCC Aqualia
  • Mr. Raúl Fernández Donado, Chief Engineering Officer, Tedagua

Meet our presenters

Georg Herborg

Georg has held the role of Director of Innovation at Danfoss High Pressure Pumps since 2017. He is responsible for new technology scouting and maturation, R&D activities and new product development. Prior to joining Danfoss, Georg worked in the wind industry with Vestas. He holds several patents, as well as a PhD in Physics within the field of atomic scale studies of metal oxide surfaces from the University of Aarhus.

Georg Herborg, Director of Innovation
Francisco Jiménez-Castellanos Lucena

Francisco leads the international strategy and market development for the desalination sector. With over 12 years of extensive experience in pumps and mechanical seals, he has supported desalination, water and power industries. Previously, Francisco spent 9 years at Flowserve in leadership positions across both new equipment and aftermarket business segments.

Francisco Jiménez-Castellanos Lucena, Global Application Manager
Michael Bjørn

Michael has 25+ years of global leadership experience within petrochemicals and water industries. He joined Danfoss as VP of High-Pressure Pumps – a BU focusing on high-quality, energy efficient pumps and energy recovery solutions for the global water sector – in 2019. Prior to Danfoss, Michael spent 20+ years with polymer company Borealis and its ADNOC joint venture Borouge, holding senior positions within Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain and JV Management. He has lived and worked in Germany, Belgium, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and now resides in Denmark. Michael holds an M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration and Executive Education from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland.

Michael Bjørn, VP, Head of Danfoss High-Pressure Pumps

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