Active refrigeration shelf with thermal storage
Lead Participant:
FLINT ENGINEERING LTD
Abstract
The Flint active shelf is an innovate UK designed and manufactured shelf for use in all types of refrigeration devices. It actively helps to spread the cooling capacity across the full width of the shelf rather than relying on the circulation of cold air, whether this is forced of passive. By using the Flint shelf, hot spots are avoided and the required temperature can be maintained in all areas. Not only does this lead to reduced food waste but also makes the refrigerator more efficient. In addition to the novel the cold transfer across the shelf its Isothermic ability's make it feasible for the first time to incorporate thermal storage in to the refrigerator, again helping reduce load by smoothing demand and adding security against power failure. All of this from a retrofit-able product.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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FLINT ENGINEERING LTD | £324,263 | £ 194,558 |
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Participant |
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BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | ||
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | ||
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | £165,000 | £ 165,000 |
APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC | £16,191 | £ 9,715 |
ECONOTHERM (UK) LIMITED | £86,598 | £ 43,299 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Stephen Lester (Project Manager) |