| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M47270/01 |
| Title: |
ADSORPTION/STORAGE HEAT PUMP |
| Principal Investigator: |
Riffat, Professor S |
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| Department: |
Sch of the Built Environment |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
13 January 1999 |
Ends: |
12 January 2001 |
Value (£): |
102,398
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Building Ops & Management |
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The novel cycle proposed here will employ an environmentally-friendly refrigerant, either one of the more attractive HFCs, or a 'natural' refrigerant. The system could be used for both cooling and heating, as well as having a heat storage capability. The research project will involve, following initial screening and modelling, the testing of a number of refrigerant/adsorbent combinations, prior to designing, constructing and experimentally evaluating a single heat pump module. This will then be integrated into a multiple-module system with energy storage capabilities, and the problems of integration and control will be investigated.The aim is to research the technology needed to develop a low cost, environmentally-friendly and thermally-efficient heat pump for use in applications (domestic, commercial, industrial) where heating and/or cooling are required and where a degree of thermal energy storage capability will be appreciated. The refrigeration industry, energy industry, and chemical and manufacturing industries will benefit from the successful outcome of this project.
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http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |