MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FROM QUARTERLY REPORT 11
WRUT
1) Advanced trials evaluating the performance of the hybrid zeolite and PCM based accumulator with hot steam humidifier: adsorption and desorption with spatial metallic structures (heat transfer enhancers) inserted within the accumulator. Adjusting the unit in a closed loop system with implementation of HPM. Proved beneficial value of developed spatial metallic structures in heat distribution enhancement inside of the cascade heat accumulator.
UPCT
1) DATA REDUCTION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS OF THE ACCUMULATOR
Melting dynamics
Performance evaluation
UAI
PUCMM
1) In T.2.1, the integration of the model was completed.
2) On the experimental facility, we continue with the data acquisition for some subsystems that are ready.
3) The beginning of the acquisition on weather data.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FROM QUARTERLY REPORT 10
WRUT
1) Elaboration of the performance of the zeolite based accumulator with more advanced fogger and hot steam humidifier (adsorption and desorption without metallic structures inserted within the accumulator).
2) Manufacturing of the prototype of the hybrid heat accumulator: readily manufactured zeolite chamber with operational steering and control system and adjusted and finished PCM chamber. Investment casting of Al-Si honeycomb inserts for PCM chamber and immersing them in paraffin.
UPCT
UAI
PUCMM
1) In task T.2.3 (Validation of energy management strategies and comparative analysis of different system configurations) has started with scenario simulation, testing the influence of the size of the PV system and the positioning of the solar panels over the air-conditioning PV system.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FROM QUARTERLY REPORT 9
WRUT
1) Elaboration of the performance of the zeolite based accumulator with more advanced fogger (adsorption and desorption without metallic structures inserted within the accumulator).
2) Manufacturing of the prototype of the hybrid heat accumulator: readily manufactured zeolite chamber with operational steering and control system and adjusted and insulated PCM chamber.
UPCT
1) 2D modelling of the shell and tube accumulator
UAI
1) Scenario selection for economically evaluating the technology (characterization of the location and the building where it will be analyzed).
2) Identification of the facilities of the building, a house in Santiago de Chile.
PUCMM
1) In T.2.1, the integration of the model was completed. However, this model will be undergoing a process of continuous improvement throughout the project. The validation of the model with experimental data is still pending.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FROM QUARTERLY REPORT 8
WRUT
1) Development of the technology of producing metallic foams to improve heat transfer in PCM batteries.
UPCT
1) 2D modelling of the shell and tube accumulator.
UAI
PUCMM
1) The PV system is complete. We have installed two PV generators with a peak power of 1980Wp and a battery bank of 370Ah.