waste heat recovery

noun

1. the use of heat that is produced in a thermodynamic cycle, as in a furnace, combustion engine, etc, in another process, such as heating feedwater or air

Example Sentences

Lotte’s basement levels hide other renewable delights as well, including geothermal heating and cooling systems, solar and wind power generators, waste and rainwater recycling plants, and waste heat recovery systems—all contributing to make the Lotte World Tower a leading example of self-sustaining big business.

From National Geographic

Yang said that the multielement ink has a number of potential applications, particularly as a color-tunable LED or other solid-state lighting device, or as a thermoelectric for waste heat recovery.

From Science Daily

The Lee Engineering website says the company has a project there involving the installation and construction of a gas primary treatment facility and the supply of a gas turbine generators and a waste heat recovery system.

From Reuters

Speakers will address such topics as managing electricity demand, information security in the utility industry and waste heat recovery.

From Los Angeles Times

The plant sits on top of a waste heat recovery facility that powers the process.

From Science Magazine