System Operation
The key component of the THEMAC system is the PCM/SAP panels integrated with a heat pump using hybrid solar/air energy sources. which could be driven by renewables
THEMAC
Innovate Composite Smart Materials for Heating, Cooling and Humidity Control in Buildings
Panel Concepts
The panel concept diagram is shown below, manufactured by PCM Product Ltd. Salt hydrate PCM is used with high thermal conductivity for better passive cooling performance.
Heat Pump
For the THEMAC system, a novel hybrid solar-assisted heat pump unit is designed and the heat pump performance is significantly enhanced by taking heat from the natural solar energy.
Project Partners
Themac
Publications
CIBSE
Heat Pumps: The Next Phase?
Arkaya Themac
Arkaya has developed thermodynamic system for the THEMAC model
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