As a data innovation partner within the Growth Fund project Growing with Green Steel, Researchable is developing a digital twin to advance the production of green steel.
In brief
- As a data innovation partner, Researchable is involved in the Growing with Green Steel programme and is researching the implementation of digital twins for the production of green steel.
- Here a digital twin is a computer model with material properties that helps make the production process more efficient and more sustainable, and that predicts and improves the properties of green steel.
- Green steel is produced with hydrogen instead of traditional fossil fuels.
- The consortium comprises 31 parties led by M2i and is working towards a CO2-neutral steel sector by 2050.
In an important step towards a more sustainable future, Researchable has announced its involvement in developing digital twins for the production of green steel. As a data innovation partner within the Growth Fund project Growing with Green Steel, Researchable will contribute to one of the demonstrators in which a digital twin is developed to advance the production of green steel.
The transition to green steel
Green steel, produced using hydrogen instead of traditional fossil fuels, is central to the transition towards a more environmentally friendly production process. The project in which Researchable plays a role aims to develop digital replicas of steel material. This is a computer model that incorporates the material properties. These digital replicas will contribute not only to optimising production processes, but also to predicting and improving the properties of green steel.
This is a milestone for the Dutch steel sector and the wider community.
Erik Vegter, director of M2i
Unique expertise
Researchable brings unique expertise to the project through the combination of science, data engineering and the realisation of innovative applications in which the handling of data is central. By focusing on green steel, Researchable takes on a role in realising a more sustainable industry that is ready for the future.
Researchable's focus will be on researching the implementation possibilities for digital twins for the production of green steel, in order to make the steel production process more efficient and more sustainable. A digital twin with statistical information enables a robust process design. As a company, we are increasingly focusing on the development of digital twins and data science applications, and the focus of this programme therefore fits well with our strategy.
We believe that well-considered data innovations contribute to the challenges of today.
Frank Blaauw, Managing Director of Researchable
'Growing with Green Steel' programme
'Growing with Green Steel' develops a range of technologies based on hydrogen, renewable energy and circular iron and steel processing. In doing so, it focuses on a transformation of the entire steel cycle in the Netherlands, with the ultimate goal of a CO2-neutral steel sector by 2050. The innovations developed during the programme have an important positive impact on the environment, the economy and society. It is therefore an essential step in achieving a sustainable future. The 'Growing with Green Steel' programme is co-financed by the National Growth Fund.
A consortium of 31 parties, led by the Materials innovations institute (M2i), developed this eight-year programme, which now begins with this approval.
For more information: www.groeienmetgroenstaal.nl | www.m2i.nl
Frequently asked questions
What is green steel?
Green steel is steel that is produced using hydrogen instead of traditional fossil fuels. This makes the production process more sustainable and contributes to a CO2-neutral steel sector.
What is a digital twin in the production of green steel?
A digital twin is a computer model that incorporates material properties. It contributes to optimising production processes and to predicting and improving the properties of green steel.
What is Researchable's role in this project?
Researchable is the data innovation partner and researches the implementation possibilities of digital twins for the production of green steel. The aim is to make the steel production process more efficient and more sustainable.
What is the goal of the Growing with Green Steel programme?
The programme develops a range of technologies based on hydrogen, renewable energy and circular iron and steel processing. The ultimate goal is a CO2-neutral steel sector by 2050.
Who are the partners in the Growing with Green Steel consortium?
The consortium consists of 31 parties led by the Materials innovations institute (M2i). Researchable takes part as a data innovation partner.
