Professor Xudong Zhao Xudong.Zhao@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Engineering/ Director of Research
A Pioneering, Near-Zero-Carbon and All-Climate-Adaptive Air Conditioning System Using Atmospheric Latent Heat and Natural Light Energy
People Involved
Dr Xiaoli Ma X.Ma@hull.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Zishang Zhu
Professor Brad Gibson
Professor Jeanette Rotchell J.Rotchell@hull.ac.uk
Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise
Project Description
The proposed research aims to establish a scientific foundation for a pioneering, near-zero-carbon and all-climate-adaptive air conditioning system (NZC-CA-AC). This unique system, by maximising the use of atmospheric latent heat and natural light energy to condition the temperature and humidity of the air separately, will achieve 80%-90% saving in fossil fuel consumption compared to existing mechanical vapour compression systems. The investigators have a wide range of well-balanced expertise for this project. The research is further supported by several leading industrial and governmental partners to maximise knowledge exchange and impact delivery.
| Type of Project | Standard |
|---|---|
| Project Acronym | NZC-CA-AC |
| Status | Project Live |
| Funder(s) | Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council |
| Value | £1,324,419.00 |
| Project Dates | Sep 1, 2023 - Feb 28, 2027 |
| Partner Organisations | World Refrigeration Day Carbontex Limited Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Hull City Council EPS Ltd |
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