Europe. The EnE-HVAC Project aims to demonstrate that energy savings of up to 50% in total energy consumption in an HVAC system are possible with the application of advanced nanotechnology. This project will address all aspects of the system, using new nanotechnological approaches.
These technologies include nanotechnological coatings and surface treatments to improve heat transfer, new nano and micro materials to improve refrigerant efficiency, and enhanced capacities in refrigerant efficiency and heat transfer through new nanotechnological additives.
The technologies used will address the efficiency of the heat exchanger in both the air and the liquid part of heat exchangers, such as condensers/evaporators and in heat recovery systems. In addition, this project will address the heat transport system to ensure high efficiency throughout the air conditioning system.
In addition, to ensure the greatest possible environmental effects, there will be a significant focus on the use of "green" refrigerants, avoiding fluorinated gases.
The three-year project, which will run until 30 September 2015, is said to have achieved a number of significant results. Large-scale test schedules for the evaluation of these nanotechnologies have currently been designed and built.
The project is led by the Institute of Technology of Denmark and the IK4 Tekniker of Spain, with the collaboration of some companies in the sector in Europe.
