The project will permit SDU Sønderborg to establish the first Danish academic laboratory involving cooling and heating systems relying on CO2 as the sole working fluid. In fact, and from an environmental and safety perspective, carbon dioxide is virtually ideal. This means that the working fluid will never be subject to any future regulatory liability. CO2 is also inexpensive and when compared with synthetic refrigerants, it offers more advantageous thermo-physical properties and energy performance in heating mode. However, further investigations are needed, for instance aiming at enhancing the energy efficiency of CO2 systems in warm climates.
The activities funded through this project will allow SDU Sønderborg to
- Support Danish companies (particularly local industry) in taking the lead in the sector.
- Educate the next generation of engineers with unique skills required by academia and industry.
- Lay strong foundations to take centre stage in the fight against global warming in a crucial sector, such as the cooling and heating industry.
For further information, please contact Associate Professor Paride Gullo, parigul@sdu.dk.
