Enexal: Novel technologies for enhanced energy and exergy efficiencies in primary aluminium production industry

Primary aluminum production industry is the world's larger industrial consumer of energy and ranked among the most CO2 intensive industries. It also generates enormous quantities of wastes that further decrease the energy efficiency of its production process. However, this industry is one of the most vital sectors from economic and social point of view, not only for EU but also for the entire world. In order to remain viable and competitive, primary aluminum industry has to operate in a smarter way, be more energy efficient and meet the environmental requirements of our times. The Project ENEXAL concept was developed under EC's FP7 Cooperation ENERGY.2009.8.1.1 Work Programme and it demonstrates radical new technologies and novel business strategies, which will enable the industry to maintain its competitiveness and fasten its viability in the world's markets and explore new business opportunities.