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Development and Demonstration of Novel Thermal Technologies for Enhanced Air-Side and Two-Phase Performance of CPI-Relevant Heat Exchangers

Almost every process in the chemical and processing industries (CPI) involves heat transfer. Integrated functioning of a variety of heat exchangers with gas, liquid, and vapor/liquid flows of single- and multi-component working fluids, is critical in any processing plant. Improving air and/or process-side performance can significantly reduce energy consumption and capital costs. This project is looking at the novel geometries and mechanical actuation to enhance heat exchanger performance.

Investigators

Ari Glezer

Partner Organizations

Georgia Institute of Technology University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.)

Focus Areas

Date approved

November 01, 2017
Current TRL
6

Manufacturing Supply Chain Development for the STARS Technology Modular Solar-Thermochemical Conversion Platform

This project is looking to address the primary challenge we see in the module manufacturing space – how we can significantly improve the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of a high Technical Readiness Level (TRL) technology to open the door for broad deployment. In particular, the team at PNNL and OSU is carrying out a cost/manufacturability study on the piloted STARS technology for solar steam methane reforming.

Investigators

Brian Paul

Partner Organizations

Oregon State University Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Focus Areas

Date approved

April 01, 2017
Current TRL
6

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