APPLICATIONS: Radiation heaters Industrial process heating, e.g., curing Food processing BACKGROUND: Radiative heaters such as infrared (IR) heaters are readily available in the market; however, they suffer from two fundamental problems: The visible appearance of IR heaters greatly impacts the aesthetics of building interiors. As a result, these heaters … [Read more...] about A Photonic Near Infrared Heater for Efficiency and Comfort 2017-045
Industrial Heating and Energy Efficiency
Nanoparticle-Based Super Insulation 2019-080
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal insulation in the building sector ADVANTAGES: R-value/inch 2-4 times higher than competing technologies Mechanically robust Hydrophobic Flexible to take the shape of any object Thermal contact resistance of nanoparticles Low-cost ABSTRACT: A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory team led by Ravi Prasher has … [Read more...] about Nanoparticle-Based Super Insulation 2019-080
Enhanced Specific Heat and Energy Storage Capacity of Thermal Fluids 2019-006
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal fluids used for heating and cooling in Chemical processing Oil and gas Renewable energy Food and beverage operations Pharmaceuticals Building, automobile, and computing center thermal management Energy storage from the electric grid ADVANTAGES: Higher specific heat capacity and energy density than … [Read more...] about Enhanced Specific Heat and Energy Storage Capacity of Thermal Fluids 2019-006
High-Efficiency, Low-Emissions Premixed Flame Gas Burners with Flame Stabilizer 2015-052, 2019-156
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ultra-low emissions burners for residential and commercial gas appliances: furnaces and heaters, water heaters, gas cooktops, industrial heating Retrofits of legacy burners to meet emissions requirements Gas burners with customizable and scalable designs or visual features BENEFITS: Stable fully premixed flames Highly … [Read more...] about High-Efficiency, Low-Emissions Premixed Flame Gas Burners with Flame Stabilizer 2015-052, 2019-156
Organic Flash Cycles for Intermediate and High Temperature Waste Reclamation IB-3172
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Renewable energy sources (geothermal, solar, biomass) Industrial thermal waste heat reclamation from Petroleum refining Pulp and paper processing Iron and steel production Food and beverage processing Cement production ADVANTAGES: Temperature matching for improved cycle efficiency Improved thermal energy utilization (approx. … [Read more...] about Organic Flash Cycles for Intermediate and High Temperature Waste Reclamation IB-3172