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Follow on Google News | Rehm Thermal Systems wins the Baden-Wuerttemberg 2015 Environmental Technology AwardSustainable Nitrogen Reflow Soldering Technology made by Rehm Thermal Systems
By: Rehm Thermal Systems In this way Rehm shows that it is a progressive innovations partner placing great value on efficiency and resource management. “We honour products and technologies with the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award that manage to reconcile the needs of humanity with the demands of the economy and that are simultaneously environmentally friendly”, explained Minister for the Environment Franz Untersteller, who, together with the expert panel determined the award recipients from amongst the nominated businesses. Nitrogen for inertisation and cooling – combined in one system With the reflow convection soldering process electronic components are soldered in an inert nitrogen environment at temperatures of up to 260 °C. Following the soldering process, the components are cooled down to a temperature of approx. 50 °C in the cooling section of the same system. In excess of 40 % of the total energy required to operate a reflow soldering system is used solely for cooling with coolant water. Rehm Thermal Systems developed an innovative technology for efficient use of the nitrogen required for inertisation and designed the first coolant-water- “Almost every electronics producer stores the nitrogen required for soldering in the liquid nitrogen tank. Instead of letting a part of the energy it contains off into the air, it can be used more efficiently for cooling purposes in the reflow soldering system. This translates into an annual saving of about 17 tonnes of CO2 and 30 000 kWh of electricity” With the help of this innovative technology Rehm is making a significant contribution to the CO2 reduction and energy saving of reflow soldering systems. “For us dealing with resources in an environmentally friendly manner is a core aspect of our company philosophy. Through the use of energy efficient manufacturing equipment our customers make great strides towards meeting their own requirement for resource-saving production processes. The Environmental Technology Award shows that we are on the right path to successfully implement new and sustainable technologies in the electronics industry”, explains Managing Director Johannes Rehm. Information about the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector has been awarding the Environmental Technology Award since 2009. It is awarded every two years for exceptional and innovative products in environmental technology. The prize money consists of 100 000 euros and is distributed amongst four categories (‘Energy Efficiency’, ‘Material Efficiency’, ‘Technologies for Reducing, Treating and Seperating Emissions’, as well as ‘Measurement, Control and Regulation Technology’) and a special prize decided upon by the judges. Businesses with headquarters or a branch in Baden-Württemberg are eligible to participate. Products are honoured that make a significant contribution to resource efficiency and environmental conservation and are about to be introduced to the market or have not been on the market for longer than two years. This year’s award ceremony, officiated by the Minister for the Environment Franz Untersteller, was held at the Römerkastell in Stuttgart on 7th July 2015. End
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