To achieve the project aim, a number of specific technical objectives have been set
out
Supercooled PCM selection, development and optimisation for common operating
conditions.
Modelling, simulation and design optimisation of PCM units and full Versatile
PCM system, appropriate for
adapting/rescaling to different residential and commercial buildings and climate
conditions.
Construction, laboratory testing and field trial of a prototype Versatile PCM
system.
Economic and environmental analyses of the Versatile PCM system.
Publicising the research findings and initiation of commercial activities.
In addition to the specific technical objectives, the operational objectives of the
proposed project are to:
Demonstrate a thermal energy storage solution that has stable short to long-term
performance over multiple cycles of use
for at least 20 years.
Develop a control system, with ICT tools and computer-controlled automation to
enable fast and cost-effective charging
and discharging of energy storage.
Design the system installation process to make it cost efficient, having low
manufacturing costs, a large potential market
and short payback period.
Validate a prototype experimental unit at a laboratory scale and then at a
real-life scale.