APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electronic and thermal circuit design and operation Solar energy collection Heat pumps and internal combustion engines Hybrid biological/inorganic systems Phononic information processing Energy-efficient buildings and appliances, such as refrigerators ADVANTAGES: Provides adjustable thermal conduction, a thermal analog to … [Read more...] about Tunable Thermal Link IB-2337
Available Technologies
Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
Berkeley Lab researchers have developed two approaches for increasing the charge efficiencies of electrodes used to produce flexible organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells. Both approaches will reduce manufacturing and packaging costs. These technologies have patents pending and are available for licensing or collaborative research. Solvent Processed … [Read more...] about Air-stable Nanomaterials for Efficient OLEDs and Solar Cells IB-2044, IB-2231
EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Modeling building heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows ADVANTAGES: Simulation capabilities include: time steps of less than an hour modular systems and plant integrated with heat balance-based zone simulation multizone air flow, thermal comfort, and photovoltaic systems ABSTRACT: EnergyPlus … [Read more...] about EnergyPlus: Energy Simulation Software for Buildings CR-2118
Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778
APPLICATIONS: Product dehydration, i.e. converting liquids like milk, drugs, and chemicals, into powders Drying waste streams Atomizing liquids Top view of the Berkeley Lab atomizing spray nozzle ADVANTAGES: Eliminates clogging Combines atomizing and spray drying functions Can be made from standard tube fittings Easily serviced Energy … [Read more...] about Clog-free Atomizing and Spray Drying Nozzle IB-1778
eProjectBuilder for Energy Savings Performance Contracting 2014-076
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Project tracking and reporting by Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) and their contracting agencies Benchmarking energy savings projects ADVANTAGES: Saves time on required project reporting Yields consistent reports and proposals for easy evaluation Enables tracking and benchmarking within an ESCO, across regions, and across … [Read more...] about eProjectBuilder for Energy Savings Performance Contracting 2014-076