Projects
Projects: Summary of Projects by RegionProjects in Region Scotland involving Soltropy Limited : InnUK/102220/01 |
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| Reference Number | InnUK/102220/01 | |
| Title | Low Cost Solar Thermal System | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Solar Energy, Solar heating and cooling (including daylighting)) 50%; Energy Efficiency(Residential and commercial) 50%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 50%; Final stage Development and Demonstration 50%; |
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| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 40%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 40%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (General Engineering and Mineral & Mining Engineering) 20%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Soltropy Limited |
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| Award Type | Collaborative Research & Development | |
| Funding Source | Innovate-UK | |
| Start Date | 01 May 2015 | |
| End Date | 30 April 2016 | |
| Duration | 12 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £84,704 | |
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| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | Competition Call: 1405_CRD_ENE_GEN_ENCATESR1 - Not Available. Activity Energy Catalyst Rnd 1 Early Stage | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Soltropy Limited (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Heriot Watt University (0.000%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | Most solar thermal systems in Northern Europe have a separate antifreeze filled loop for protection against freezing and require a new tank fitted with a heat exchanger. When retrofitting to existing homes this means that a perfectly good tank (usually copper) needs to be replaced. We have developed an innovative solution that allows a domestic water supply to be heated directly, without the secondary fluid cycle. This increases the efficiency of the system and reduces capital and installation costs. Our solution allows the system to freeze but cause no system damage by using a compressible closed cell silicone sponge tube within an outer copper pipe. When it freezes the compressible tube takes up the expansion due to the ice and prevents pressure build up and damage to the system. This study will optimise the control strategies.Most solar thermal systems in Northern Europe have a separate antifreeze filled loop for protection against freezing and require a new tank fitted with a heat exchanger. When retrofitting to existing homes this means that a perfectly good tank (usually copper) needs to be replaced. We have developed an innovative solution that allows a domestic water supply to be heated directly, without the secondary fluid cycle. This increases the efficiency of the system and reduces capital and installation costs. Our solution allows the system to freeze but cause no system damage by using a compressible closed cell silicone sponge tube within an outer copper pipe. When it freezes the compressible tube takes up the expansion due to the ice and prevents pressure build up and damage to the system. This study will optimise the control strategies. | |
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| Publications | No related publications |
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| Added to Database | 08/10/15 | |
