Final Development of a Zero Energy Dehumidification and Cooling System

大多数现代建筑物冷却系统消耗高水平的电力，从而推动建筑物的能耗率。随着人口的增长，新兴中产阶级和全球变暖，AC的能源负担将上升。Free Running Buildings（FRB）Ltd和谢菲尔德大学的先进制造研究中心（AMRC）将开展合作开发活动，以最终确定FREECOOL的制造设计，FREECOOL是一种零能耗被动通风与主动冷却系统，FREECOOL可以将进入的空气温度降低15°C，并在不需要电源的情况下去除湿度。合作团队将最终确定扁平包装模块的制造设计，以便于运输和模块化建设。在该项目期间进行的现场试验将证明FREECOOL减少建筑能耗的能力。

Most modern building cooling systems consume high levels of electrical power, driving energy consumption rates in buildings. The energy burden from AC will rise with growing populations, emerging middle classes, & global warming. Free Running Buildings (FRB) Ltd & the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield will undertake collaborative development activities to finalise design for manufacture of FREECOOL, a zero-energy passive ventilation with active cooling system, FREECOOL can lower incoming air temperature by 15°C and remove humidity with no requirement for power. The collaborative team will finalise the design for manufacture of flat packed modules, for easy shipping and modular construction. Field trials carried out during this project will demonstrate the ability of FREECOOL to reduce energy consumption in building.