Nanotechnologies for HVAC systems
EeB.NMP.2012-4 Nanotechnology based approaches
to increase the performance of HVAC systems
PPP Impact Workshop
24-25 March and 1-2 April 2014
Research and
innovation
S/T goals of the supported area
Different technological solutions based on
nanotechnology in order to:
- Contribute to a reduction of the overall energy
demand via nanotechnological solution
- Improve HVAC systems or building
components performance both for the cooling
and heating mode
- Reduce the global warming effect of HVAC
systems
Research and
innovation
Expected impact of the supported
area
- Demonstration at industrial system level
- Increased quality of the indoor environment
- Optimised heat exchangers for energy
efficiency are expected to reduce energy
consumption by 50% relative to similar
conventional systems
- Shift to non-fluorocarbon refrigerants in order
to reduce impact on global warming
Research and
innovation
Achieved/expected impact
•Hybrid Liquid Desiccant cooling system
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(NANOCOOL)
Latent load removed by a liquid desiccant dehumidifier (LiCl-water)
Sensible load removed by a conventional vapor compression air cooler
Cleaning of air
•Falling film absorber and regenerator: use of nanocoatings for improvement of wettability
•Liquid-liquid heat exchanger: use of thermally conductive polymer nano-composites
•Development of non-fluorocarbon refrigerants based on nanotechnology. Trials on Nanodiamond doped natural
refrigerant are being conducted
•Demonstration of reduced total service life costs for owners and occupants is expected in the next phases of the
project.
Nanocool system
Research and
innovation
Improved wettability
Achieved/expected impact
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Improved air quality (bacteria, allergens) and increasing insulation
(NanoHVAC) while maintaining a cost-effective solution:
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Improved filters
Efficient and cost-effective cleaning systems integrated in an automatic system
Improved insulation with increased fire resistance
Integration of the developments in the automatic manufacturing process
Increased heat transfer efficiencies by the use of
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(EnE-HVAC)
Nanostructured surfaces have been developed at lab-scale and full-size heat exchangers
produced for test
Nanofluids have been developed for use as brines. Tests on large-scale systems expected
to start very soon
Nanotechnological coatings for anti ice formation is under development with promising
results
Research and
innovation
EnE-HVAC: Achieved/expected impact
Activities for dissemination/exploitation
•Dissemination with a focus on the “green angle” of the technology
development including feasibility and costs effectiveness
•Good industrial network ensuring dissemination of project results to
a wider industrial audience. This includes publication in trade
journals, company magazines, etc
•Scientific dissemination through workshops, scientific publications
and conferences
Research and
innovation
Technical cross-cutting issues
What technical cross-cutting issues among your projects
should be taken into account to increase the overall impact?
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Nanotechnologically enhanced coating for different purposes:
* Increase wettability of surfaces
* Increase heat & mass transfer
* Anti-icing surfaces on air heat exchangers
* Improved condensate drainage
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Air Quality considerations
Research and
innovation
Technical cross-cutting issues
What technical cross-cutting issues among your projects
should be taken into account to increase the overall impact?
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The technologies from the different project can be combined for a better
« total » solution:
*Nano-based dissicant for removing moisture (nanoCool)
*Anti ice surfaces (EnE-HVAC)
*Air quality/antibacterial and isolation (nanoHVAC)
Research and
innovation
Non-technical cross-cutting issues
What non-technical cross-cutting issues among your projects
should be taken into account to increase the overall impact?
Market study and cost-efficiency
Use of current standards to implement the solution in commercial buildings
Safety aspects: nanoparticles, installation, air quality, extraction of experience
from demonstration
Legislation/approvement aspects regarding the use of nanomaterials for HVAC
systems
Research and
innovation
Synergies and benefits of clustering
What cluster activities have you undertaken in the last year?
Cluster meeting at Euronano forum June 2013
NanoE2B Cluster meeting in Wurzburg, Nov 2013
Signed NDA for the entrance into the nano-E2B cluster
Considerations/discussions on how the project can gain from each other
How have cluster activities added value to your projects?
Awareness of other technologies (from other projects)
Additional promotion of dissemination
Common presentation organized for dissemination of the cluster activities
How can cluster activities help exploitation of results after the projects end?
Be combining technologies for larger impact
The results are disseminated to a larger audience
More industrial partners will be made aware of the work done in the cluster
Research and
innovation