New Air Conditioning Systems
The Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Technology of Refrigerated Vehicles of the School of Mechanical Engineering has developed, in collaboration with Greek and international industry, a series of laboratory setups for the research and application of energy systems. These systems focus on power and cooling production with low environmental impact systems.
Among the devices are Heat Pumps with alternative refrigerants, such as propane R290. This natural refrigerant offers high energy efficiency and has a low global warming potential, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
In addition, a CO2 Chiller device has been installed which uses carbon dioxide as a refrigerant, providing an efficient and ecologically responsible solution for industrial refrigeration. This technology finds applications in food preservation and freezing systems, offering high performance in terms of cooling and energy efficiency.
The wet desiccant dehumidifier is another innovative solution, using a non-adiabatic dehumidifier with a plate heat exchanger to transfer heat and reduce air humidity. This system is ideal for spaces where humidity control is crucial without the use of a compressor.
Finally, the solar cooling device with adsorption chiller and solar cogeneration system integrates solar collectors to produce thermal energy as well as PCM to store this heat. The stored thermal energy is used for cooling through the adsorption chiller, reducing energy requirements and efficiently utilizing solar energy.
