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RVCC Technology: A Pathway to Ultra-Efficient Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

Sandia National Laboratories will develop a vapor compression cycle architecture. This technology can lead to an estimated 20% decrease in energy consumption in air conditioners and even greater savings when used as a heat pump in cold climates.
http://energy.gov/eere/buildings/downloads/rotary-vapor-compression-cycle-techn…
Scope
Funded Performer
Sandia National Laboratory
Partners (not funded)
Creative Thermal Solutions
Agreement Total
$860,000
Match Total
$86,000
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
Albuquerque
State
New Mexico