| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/P031161/1 |
| Title: |
Final Development of a Zero Energy Dehumidification and Cooling System |
| Principal Investigator: |
Bell, Dr A J |
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| Department: |
Advanced Manufacturing Res Centre Boeing |
| Organisation: |
University of Sheffield |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 April 2017 |
Ends: |
31 March 2019 |
Value (£): |
82,834
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
Most modern building cooling systems consume high levels of electrical power, driving energy consumption rates in
buildings. The energy burden from AC will rise with growing populations, emerging middle classes, & global warming. Free
Running Buildings (FRB) Ltd & the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield will
undertake collaborative development activities to finalise design for manufacture of FREECOOL, a zero-energy passive
ventilation with active cooling system, incorporating two newly patented innovations (patent pending; GB1321709.6 &
PCT/GB2016/051081). FREECOOL can lower incoming air temperature by 15 degrees C and remove humidity with no
requirement for power. The collaborative team will finalise design of key components to reduce weight, and enable flat pack
shipping and modular construction. Field trials will demonstrate the ability of FREECOOL to reduce energy consumption in
building. For FRB, the project will generate a market-ready system that can be sold to generate revenue for company
expansion and further R&D. For AMRC, it diversifies its links to industry & supports it's position within the High Value
Manufacturing Catapult.
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http://www.shef.ac.uk |