RenewX, Development and demonstration of compact, multi-source heat exchanger technologies for renewable energy applications
With EU funding, RENEWX (Development and demonstration of technologies for compact heat exchangers exchange of renewable energy sources more) developed and demonstrated new technology for heat exchange and production methods, enabling enhanced penetration of the European market heat pumps . The solution increases the efficiency and reduces the size of the heat exchanger or evaporator, while integrating secondary or tertiary sources of energy.
Project partners developed a process to improve the coefficient of heat transfer to 18%. They reached down from 7% -11% in energy consumption compared to the reference system for working with solar heat, but 15% -17% Job omega low temperature waste heat (20 degrees Celsius). Internet interactive portal was set up to provide information for the design of the heat exchanger for the project team and their members.
The increased efficiency of heat pumps with air and improved design should increase the return on investment and reduce periods of refund. Reducing the printout of heat pumps air, also, will enable potential integration into buildings.
Thanks to RENEWX, SMEs in the production of heat pump, production of solar thermal, design and installation will benefit from alternative designs and paths for production that will help to expand its product range, while effectively competing with foreign players. Also, contributing to the ambitious goals of Europe to reduce emissions and reduce its excessive dependence on imported energy.