Energy @ The University of Salford
Introducing The Energy Theme & Energy House
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Energy Hub Manager
University of Salford
Vision & Aims
“Creating a sustainable future”
To develop an Energy Theme - acting as a
catalyst and promoting world-class excellence
through interdisciplinary research, industryinformed teaching and engagement.
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Sub-Themes
Building on our internationally recognised strengths in
teaching, research & innovation and enterprise and
engagement the University’s interdisciplinary Energy
Theme has been divided into 4 sub themes: -
Energy
Generation
Renewables
Nuclear
Materials
for Energy
Energy Conversion
Demand Reduction
and Transport
Socio-Economic
Issues
Intelligent Control
Systems
Transport
Energy Storage
Energy Policy
Behavior Change
Resources
Water
Waste Management
Environmental Issues
Energy Management
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The Energy Hub – What is it
A physical space - the ‘Energy Hub’ is to be created within
Cockcroft Building where interdisciplinary teams of
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academics
researchers
students
business
the community
can interact and develop solutions to address the looming
global energy crisis.
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The Hub
3D Fly Through
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Energy House
Traditional pre -1920’s style
terrace and a half (and the half is
important..!)
Reclaimed materials
Fully Functional
Constructed in a fully enclosed
environmental chamber with
controlled levels of :Heat (- 3oC to + 30oC)
Humidity (0% - 80%)
Light
Rain..!
Snow..!
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Energy House
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Why A Salford Terrace..?
Energy Use
CO2 Emissions
Replacement rate <1%
Approximately 70% of existing
properties will remain in 2050
Age of Stock
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What we will be able to test
This unique facility will allow the University, in
collaboration with industry and the community, develop
solutions to address the energy crisis (levels of C02,
rising fuel prices and the need to secure an energy
future).
Work and collaborations with focus not only on
technological solutions but will include the nontechnology solutions as well: Technology Solutions
Non - Technology Solutions
Insulation
Perceptions of Colour
White Goods
Product Interaction
Smart Metering
Consumer Behaviour
Intelligent Control Systems
Consumer Communication
etc. etc …
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Who can get involved..?
The aim is to provide a facility that will be of benefit and
available to our local: •
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Salford City Council
Businesses
Housing Organisations / Providers
Community Organisations and Groups
Local Residents
Schools and School Children
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Example Projects
• Product development, verification and testing
• Virtual Thermal Imaging for Tenant Interaction &
Communication
• Human perception of temperature from colour in home
environment
• Use of “physical” energy to operate game consoles
• Influence of smart meters on consumer behaviour
towards energy usage
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Get In Touch…
www.energy.salford.ac.uk
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Energy Hub Manager
s.d.waterworth@salford.ac.uk
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Example – Virtual Thermal Imaging
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