Projects
Projects: Summary of Projects by RegionProjects in Region East of England involving E2V Technologies Ltd : 2002-12-69-1-2 |
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| Reference Number | 2002-12-69-1-2 | |
| Title | The dielectric prevention of icing on refrigeration coils | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Energy Efficiency(Residential and commercial) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Mr B Perkin C-Tech Innovation Ltd |
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| Award Type | 3 | |
| Funding Source | Carbon Trust | |
| Start Date | 01 January 2004 | |
| End Date | 30 October 2004 | |
| Duration | 10 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £59,030 | |
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| Region | North West | |
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| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Mr B Perkin , C-Tech Innovation Ltd |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Foster Refrigeration Project Contact , E2V Technologies Ltd |
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| Objectives | To determine a practical defrosting method for commercial refrigeration through experiential evaluation and cost analysis. | |
| Abstract | Refrigeration is one of the highest single users of electrical energy in the UK and the world. A major issue inherent in the operation of refrigeration units is that the heat transfer elements used to chill the air cause moisture to condense and then freeze on the heat transfer surfaces. As this ice build-up seriously impairs the performance of the heat exchanger it is necessary to remove it, usually by melting. Raising the temperature of the heat transfer elements is a common technique. However, this uses significant amounts of energy and also leads to the heating of the contents of the refrigerator, which thus need to be cooled down again. This project investigates a solution to the icing problem in which a novel approach is used to prevent ice forming on the heat transfer elements. Two techniques will be investigated to determine the most appropriate method for different running modes. A prototype defroster will then be manufactured using the best available technology and used to determine optimum designs and running conditions with respect to energy use, running cost and overall cost | |
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| Added to Database | 01/01/07 | |
