SubsidieMeestersShape Memory Alloy based elastocaloric Cooling system
SMACool aims to develop an efficient, sustainable air-conditioning system using elastocaloric technology to significantly reduce energy consumption in residential buildings.
Projectdetails
Introduction
The project SMACool will develop a functional air-conditioning device for residential buildings, based on the emerging technology of elastocalorics, which uses (shape memory) alloys as solid-state refrigerants for efficient and sustainable cold (and heat) generation.
Technology Overview
Elastocalorics (also thermo-elastic or thermoelastics) is an innovative, disruptive heating and cooling technology with the potential of reaching outstanding energy efficiency and zero global warming potential. This technology uses metals as solid-state refrigerant material instead of the harmful fluids used in cooling systems today.
Project Consortium
The interdisciplinary project consortium consists of:
- Three European Universities from Germany, Italy, and Slovenia
- One emerging high-tech company from Ireland
Project Objectives
The project will cover several objectives, including:
- Construction and validation of an application-specific elastocaloric cooling system device
- Creation of a versatile validation environment for quantitative validation of future elastocaloric devices
- Realization of a multi-physical numerical simulation platform for simulative assistance in elastocaloric device development
- Development and characterization of elastocaloric-specific optimized materials
- Development of an efficient electric drive unit suited for the specific needs of elastocaloric system devices
Expected Impact
The resulting SMACool system is targeting an efficiency increase by a factor of two to three compared to state-of-the-art HVAC (Heat, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems. This advancement will have a high impact on potentially cutting down global energy consumption in the residential building sector and also in other cold generation fields.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 3.976.608 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.976.608 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-10-2024 |
| Einddatum | 30-9-2027 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2024 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITAT DES SAARLANDESpenvoerder
- UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II
- UNIVERZA V LJUBLJANI
- EXERGYN LIMITED
Land(en)
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| Project | Regeling | Bedrag | Jaar | Actie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Elastocaloric COoling and HEAT-pumpingThe E-CO-HEAT project aims to advance elastocaloric technology for heating and cooling by enhancing device readiness, conducting industry testing, and developing a business model for market introduction. | ERC Proof of... | € 150.000 | 2024 | Details |
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Biomimetic Cooling (BiCo) - Gesloten kringloop dauwpuntkoeling met droogwielDit project demonstreert een innovatieve dauwpuntkoeler met droogwiel en warmteterugwinning voor utiliteitsbouw, gericht op energie-efficiëntie en gebruik van water als koudemiddel. | Demonstratie... | € 162.345 | 2016 | Details |
COOLing for Electricity Production: Battery-free TechnologyCOOLed aims to develop a battery-free technology using 3D polymer metamaterials and 2D transition metal selenides to generate electricity from cold space for IoT devices in smart cities. | ERC Consolid... | € 2.000.000 | 2023 | Details |
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Highly efficient and sustainable refrigeration based on solid state Magnetic Cooling Device
Magnotherm has developed a revolutionary magnetic cooling system that eliminates greenhouse gas emissions and enhances efficiency, achieving 40% electricity savings without harmful refrigerants.
Biomimetic Cooling (BiCo) - Gesloten kringloop dauwpuntkoeling met droogwiel
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COOLing for Electricity Production: Battery-free Technology
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Natuurlijke verkoeling in verhitte tijden
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