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
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