Projects
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| Reference Number | ENA_10061578 | |
| Title | Calfacto Latent Energy | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 80%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Architecture and the Built Environment) 20%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
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Project Contact No email address given SGN |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 April 2023 | |
| End Date | 01 June 2023 | |
| Duration | 2 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £91,893 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | South East | |
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| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , SGN (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , SGN (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/10061578 |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | "ProjectThis project will support the decarbonisation of heat by increasing the efficiency of hybrid heat pumps (""HHP"") when coupled with thermal stores through an innovative heat exchanger design, phase change material (""PCM"") based thermal store and intelligent control system.AimsThis will meet the aims of Innovation Challenge 4 by removing barriers to entry preventing consumers from accessing affordable decarbonised heating.This is achieved by:Increasing the efficiency of heating incorporating thermal storageIncreasing the energy density of thermal storageReducing the proportion of gas used within hybrid systemsWe will demonstrate that increasing energy efficiency and flexibility together can reduce costs decarbonised heating and improve consumer experience.InnovationThe innovation will incorporate direct coupling of the HHP working fluid (e.g. propane) to a PCM based thermal store and intelligent control systems to optimise the performance.By direct coupling, the energy efficiency is improved compared to a HHP and a traditional water based thermal store as the heat pump can generate heat at a lower temperature closer to end user requirements. The innovation also allows the HHP and store to be discharged in parallel, providing a boost in capacity during peak heating periods.PCM store achieves a higher energy density compared to traditional thermal stores. This allows for either increased storage duration or smaller store footprint.The advanced control system will optimise the operation of the HHP with storage to improve equipment performance and lifespan.UsersThe end users of the innovation will be heat consumers e.g homeowners, heat network operators etc. They require heating and hot water on demand even during extreme grid and weather events. Consumers are also becoming more discerning and want lower carbon heat, for no more cost than fossil fuelled equivalents.By improving efficiency and optimising the sizing of the heating and storage equipment our project provides decarbonised heat at an affordable cost whilst prioritising consumer heat security.PartnersSGN are the lead partner, bringing expertise in gas and hydrogen as well as numerous sites in urban areas.Vital Energi are the heat network provider. They are UK market leader in district heating schemes with 83,000 homes connected.Imperial College London will be the academic partner, having developed an integrated whole energy systems (IWES) model.University of Birmingham (UoB) will be an academic partner specialising in phase change material.Glasgow City Council and West Dunbartonshire Council will be Local Government partners." | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 01/11/23 | |
