On January 22-23, 2025, the SteamDry Consortium gathered at FEUGA in Santiago de Compostela for a key project meeting. The event focused on evaluating progress, discussing technical challenges, and planning future steps for the project.
The meeting began with a welcome address from FEUGA’s General Manager and an update from the European Commission’s Project Adviser. Over the course of two days, work package leaders presented updates on management, energy-efficient drying strategies, and the transition to greener drying processes. Discussions covered simulation results, challenges in optimizing heat transfer, and the development of digital technologies for process integration. The consortium also explored strategies for preventing fiber and air contamination in the drying system, scaling up the proposed solutions, and assessing their environmental and economic impact. Workshops were conducted to refine pilot testing parameters and intellectual property management, while communication and dissemination strategies were reviewed to enhance the project’s outreach.
A visit to the FINSA facility provided insights into industrial applications, further grounding the research in practical implementation. The meeting concluded with a review of key takeaways, reaffirming the consortium’s commitment to achieving significant energy savings in industrial drying processes and advancing sustainable innovations in the sector.
For a closer look at the discussions and key moments of the event, we invite you to watch the video summary available, along with some pictures of the event:
