The System Transition basic program focuses on knowledge and tools to support Chemelot in defining its transition strategy. This program includes infrastructure studies, technology studies, community building and system studies, in close collaboration with Chemelot’s site users. One of the tools we have for that is the ‘Chemelot Integrated Model System’ (CIMS) developed by Brightsite. With this model, we generate potential transition paths for Chemelot under various future scenarios, in large consortia such as the European HORIZON projects SYSCHEMIQ and AMIGDALA. One of the new topics we are investigating is the potential of a ‘zero waste site’ concept where no more waste ‘as such’ is generated, waste being considered as a resource.
In the growth area, focusing on ‘thought leadership’ and multi-perspective and multifunctional communication with (inter)national impact, we extend our system approach beyond Chemelot. This includes the development of knowledge and tools in order to perform system studies related to the transition of the chemical industry at large. Among others, the SCIARS (Source, Commodity, Intermediate, Application and ReSource) integral approach is being developed and applied. SCIARS is a multi-perspective circular model that addresses the full potential of substitutes for fossil process steps and applications. It quantifies the efficiency of the use of renewable resources in circular value chains and enables comparison of radically different initiatives.
Do you want to contribute to this program, or do you want to make use of our services? Please get in touch with Gavin Philips, manager of this program line. We are looking forward to meeting you!
