Overview

This webinar will explore the critical role of heat recovery and reuse alongside renewable energy in the journey towards net zero. With proper maintenance and cleaning of heat exchangers, up to 2.5% of global CO2 emissions could be prevented—an often-overlooked opportunity in industrial sustainability.

The session will highlight advancements in energy recovery that were not feasible 20 years ago due to technological and financial constraints. Through Australian case studies, participants will gain insights into how modern heat exchanger solutions outperform traditional shell and tube designs, offering significantly greater energy savings with faster payback periods.

Attendees will also be introduced to innovative heat exchanger technologies, including plate and frame, welded plate, and spiral heat exchangers, as well as emerging solutions for renewable energy applications. Additionally, the webinar will cover best practices for equipment selection, temperature optimisation, and cleaning regimes to maximise heat recovery and reduce reliance on new energy sources—ultimately lowering carbon emissions.

Join us to discover how optimising heat recovery can drive both environmental and financial benefits in industrial processes.

Speaker

Paul Tuckwell, Key Account Manager, Alfa Laval

Paul graduated from the University of Sydney in 1999 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) with First-Class Honours. Now based in Perth, he has worked across a range of industries, including oil and gas, minerals processing, and renewable energy. With over 25 years of experience, his expertise lies in heat exchanger thermal design and application, as well as slurry solid-liquid separation.

Paul is currently employed at Alfa Laval, a Swedish company with a presence in Australia for nearly 95 years. He is passionate about reducing waste and advocates for the reuse of valuable energy and water wherever possible. He believes that modern technologies and priorities enable sustainable resource management in a financially viable manner.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (JCEC) Western Australia. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

16:00–17:00 AWST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal. 

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge to members and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you will need to be a member of The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).​