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Novel Solid State Magnetocaloric Air Conditioner

Oak Ridge National Laboratory will develop a novel magnetocaloric air conditioner with the potential for efficiency improvements of up to 25% over conventional vapor compression systems. This new technology could save the U.S. 1 quad annually.
http://energy.gov/eere/buildings/downloads/novel-solid-state-magnetocaloric-air…
Scope
Funded Performer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Partners (not funded)
accumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG.
Agreement Total
$1,360,000
Match Total
$340,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Emerging Technologies
Project Manager
Tony Bouza
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
HVAC
Sub-Technology Type
HVAC - Cooling
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily,
Commercial
New or Existing
New
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Oak Ridge
State
Tennessee