Coolbrook (Helsinki, Findland; www.coolbrook.com) and ABB (Zurich, Switzerland; www.abb.com) have announced the industrial delivery phase of their partnership to deliver a first-of-its-kind industrial-scale deployment of Coolbrook’s RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) for Adani Cement’s Boyareddypalli Integrated Cement Plant in Andhra Pradesh, India.
As part of a long-term partnership, which has included exploratory research and development and testing, Coolbrook has now awarded ABB an electrical equipment scope for the RDH project. ABB will provide drives, motors, an e-house and other electrical components and infrastructure, integrated with the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS), to enable the safe, reliable and high-performance operation of the RDH system.
As renewable electricity capacity expands and climate frameworks tighten across key markets, industrial producers are increasingly seeking proven pathways to remove fossil fuel combustion from high-temperature processes. The Adani deployment will demonstrate electrified high-temperature heat generation at industrial scale, and the partnership between Coolbrook and ABB highlights the importance of combining advanced process technology with established electrification expertise.
Coolbrook representatives Joonas Rauramo, Lauri Peltola and Veli-Matti Mattila with ABB colleagues Joachim Braun, Frederik Esterhuizen and Max Tschurtschenthaler. Image ABB
The calcination phase of cement production is known to be fossil fuel intensive. Coolbrook’s RDH provides clean heat to dry and enhance the heating value of alternative fuels. By enabling a higher proportion of renewable or waste alternatives in the energy mix rather than fossil fuels, the deployment is expected to directly reduce ~60,000 tons of carbon emissions annually with potential for further increases.
“Cement production is entering a decisive phase in its electrification journey,” said Joonas Rauramo, CEO of Coolbrook. “After years of development and industrial validation, attention is now focused on delivering projects at scale. As producers intensify efforts to cut emissions while maintaining operational reliability, scalable electrification solutions are becoming central to long-term investment decisions. ABB brings deep expertise in electrification systems and global execution capability, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance standards that heavy industry demands.”
“Decarbonizing process industries, including cement, requires close partnership, scalable technology solutions and a pioneering spirit,” said Joachim Braun, President, ABB’s Process Industries division.” Supporting Coolbrook in the operational delivery of this first-of-its-kind industrial-scale installation is an important milestone. By providing the systems that enable high-temperature electrification in cement production, we are enabling industrial customers to reduce emissions while meeting their performance and productivity targets.”