Products for the market Process industry
The Netherlands has leading multinationals in the process industry (oil, gas, chemicals, energy and glass), a strong position in gas and a coordinating role via innovation in oil and gas production and processing. Rotterdam, Antwerp and the Ruhr are a powerful cluster in the (petro-)chemical industry. The aim is to boost the efficiency and flexibility of existing installations.
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Attention in the energy sector centres on safety, sustainability (alternative fuels) and the reduction of emissions (CO2). Rotterdam wants to the be world's foremost energy port and reduce CO2 emissions. In the glass, cement, food and metal sectors the drivers for innovation are lower energy consumption and new materials to increase quality and reduce costs.
TNO's expertise covers process development and innovation, material technology (nanomaterials), separation technology, thermal conversion, fluid dynamics, monitoring systems plus noise and vibration control.
