Combined with a heat pump and smart controls, their superheated steam drying process saves significant amounts of energy and eliminates the need for natural gas. By using electricity-generated superheated steam, the partners aim to reduce drying energy demand by a factor of 2 to 4, depending on the drying method and temperature level. Superheated steam lowers energy consumption“Industrial drying uses a significant amount of energy. “The heat pump increases the temperature of the low-temperature steam from the drying process so the heat can be reused in the further drying process,” Dalibard explains. Superheated steam technology can be used in a variety of dryers, including belt, drum and spray dryers.