SteamDry took part in the 36th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE 2026), held from 21–24 June 2026 at the University of Sheffield, UK. The event focused on the theme “Resilient Sustainability through CAPE”, highlighting how advanced modelling and process engineering can support more sustainable, low‑carbon industrial systems.
At ESCAPE 2026, SteamDry contributed with two scientific works:
- An oral presentation on dynamic modelling of fouling during filtration of dusty superheated steam.
- A poster on a multi‑physics modelling approach for paper drying and deformation.
Both contributions are the result of collaboration with Twente University (University of Twente), one of SteamDry’s partners within the project. The oral presentation is authored by Felipe de Oliveira, Wijtze Nijhuis, Marcel Meinders and Edwin Zondervan, while the poster is authored by Ahmed Saleem, R.G.M. van der Sman and Edwin Zondervan. These works reflect the strong role of the Sustainable Process Technology group at Twente University in developing advanced models and technologies for more efficient and cleaner drying processes.
Within the SteamDry project, Twente University leads the development of steam purification technology (Work Package 7), focusing on sustainable process technology and enabling cleaner, closed‑loop superheated steam drying.
By presenting these results at ESCAPE 2026, SteamDry and Twente University underlined their joint commitment to advancing process systems engineering for more energy‑efficient, low‑emission paper drying and steam purification.
About ESCAPE 2026
ESCAPE 2026 was organised by the University of Sheffield’s School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, in collaboration with IChemE and the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures. Under the theme “Resilient Sustainability through CAPE”, the conference focused on how computer-aided process engineering can support low-carbon, resource-efficient and robust industrial operations in the face of climate and energy challenges.