Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TOES20250425004
- Term of Validity
- 25 April 2025 - 25 April 2026
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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A Spanish company offers a thermographic monitoring system for detecting short circuits in electrolytic cells used in metal refining processes.
The technology ensures efficient energy use, improves product quality, and reduces equipment damage by identifying overheating and anomalies in real time.
The company seeks partners for technology integration, joint development, or research collaboration. - Full Description
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A Spanish company has developed an innovative thermographic monitoring system tailored for electrolytic refining processes. This technology addresses the challenges of energy efficiency and product quality by detecting short circuits between anodes and cathodes in electrolytic cells.
The system employs high-resolution thermal cameras installed on the ceiling of the facility to continuously monitor cell temperatures. By identifying hotspots that exceed permissible thresholds, the technology prevents potential short circuits, reducing energy waste and improving the efficiency of metal deposition processes.
Key features of the system include:
• Continuous temperature monitoring applicable to facilities of any size.
• Real-time temperature alarms to detect anomalies instantly.
• Wireless visualization via tablets for user convenience.
• Automatic recording of radiometric images for detailed analysis.
• Additional control of fluid temperatures to optimize operations.
• Preventive maintenance capabilities for auxiliary equipment like fans or crane motors.
The system's architecture comprises a server, high-resolution thermal cameras, a router, a Wi-Fi access point, and tablets for visualization. Its modular design allows easy integration into existing setups and scalability for large-scale operations.
This solution is particularly beneficial for industries involved in electrolytic refining processes, such as copper or zinc production, where high current intensities are used, and energy efficiency is critical. - Advantages and Innovations
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• Detects short circuits early, preventing equipment damage and improving operational safety.
• Enhances energy efficiency by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in real time.
• Improves product quality by ensuring optimal conditions during metal deposition processes.
• Provides wireless monitoring via tablets for user-friendly operation and mobility within facilities.
• Offers preventive maintenance capabilities to extend the lifespan of auxiliary equipment.
• Scalable system architecture suitable for facilities of any size or complexity.
• Reduces downtime by enabling proactive issue resolution through automatic alarm generation and image recording. - Stage of Development
- Already on the market
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The company seeks industrial partners interested in integrating this thermographic monitoring solution into their electrolytic refining operations or collaborating on further technological enhancements. Ideal partners include:
• Companies in metal refining industries (e.g., copper, zinc).
• System integrators specializing in industrial automation solutions.
• Research institutions exploring advanced thermographic applications in industrial settings.
Partners are expected to integrate the technology into their operations or collaborate on joint development projects to enhance its capabilities further - Type and Size of Partner
- R&D Institution
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- Big company
- Other
- University
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 001001013 - Printed circuits and integrated circuits
- 01003006 - Computer Software
- 01004011 - Maintenance Management System
- 02007015 - Properties of Materials, Corrosion/Degradation
- 04007001 - Energy management
- Market keywords
- 01004007 - Network test, monitoring and support equipment
- 02007011 - Manufacturing/industrial software
- 02007014 - Other industry specific software
- 03004003 - Other electronics related equipment
- 06006002 - Metering and monitoring
- Targeted countries
- All countries