10040095Measurement and Analysis of Compressor Material and FunctionalityClosedCollaborative R&DInnovate UKThe project will utilise CFD and FE modelling to determine the most effective combination of materials and design for key components within a novel heat-pump system to improve the performance efficiency, reduce costs and improve overall performance. A novel heat-pump system has been developed that has potential to disrupt the current technological product offerings in this sector with improved efficiencies and performance at lower cost than products currently on the market. The overall aim of this project is to refine the performance of key components within this system in order to minimise the component costs, improve efficiency and reduce the running noise of the system. Initially this will be achieved by undertaking CAD / CFD modelling of a key component within the system in order to identify suitable materials of construction and potential design improvements to address the key project objectives. This modelling work will utilised to develop prototype components that will be incorporated with the existing product and subject to lab based testing and evaluation of prototype systems to determine the effectiveness of new designs and materials.