Contact person
Mikael Järn
Senior Forskare
Contact MikaelFunCoat – Functional Coatings for more energy efficient heat pumps
The aim is to decrease the problems with frost by developing functional coatings on the heat exchanger surfaces, which would lead to large energy savings due to a reduced need of defrosting.
Challenge
Build-up of frost on heat exchanger surfaces in airbourne heat pumps is a problem in cold climate. It results in downtime in operation and requires defrosting, which costs large amounts of energy.
Solution
RISE has in previous research projects shown that certain types of coatings on heat exchanger surfaces have a positive effect in terms of slower build-up of frost and faster defrosting. In this project we continue this work, with the aim of improving both the function and durability of the coating.
Effect
Airbourne heat pumps with higher efficiency would in the long run make such products more attractive as housewarming options, which would contribute to a more sustainable energy system.
Summary
Project name
FunCoat
Status
Completed
RISE role in project
Development of functional coatings on heat exchanger surfaces for more energy efficient heat pumps
Project start
Duration
2 years
Total budget
5 163 213 SEK
Partner
Funders
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