Final Development of a Zero Energy Dehumidification and Cooling System

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Most modern building cooling systems consume high levels of electrical power, driving energy consumption rates inbuildings. The energy burden from AC will rise with growing populations, emerging middle classes, & global warming. FreeRunning Buildings (FRB) Ltd & the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield willundertake collaborative development activities to finalise design for manufacture of FREECOOL, a zero-energy passiveventilation with active cooling system, incorporating two newly patented innovations (patent pending; GB1321709.6 &PCT/GB2016/051081). FREECOOL can lower incoming air temperature by 15 degrees C and remove humidity with norequirement for power. The collaborative team will finalise design of key components to reduce weight, and enable flat packshipping and modular construction. Field trials will demonstrate the ability of FREECOOL to reduce energy consumption inbuilding. For FRB, the project will generate a market-ready system that can be sold to generate revenue for companyexpansion and further R&D. For AMRC, it diversifies its links to industry & supports it's position within the High ValueManufacturing Catapult.