Membrane Chiller

Technology Overview:

This refrigerant-free air conditioning system uses specialized water permeable membranes and system architecture instead of a heating coil to cool and dehumidify air. The membrane chiller is driven by low temperature heat, including available low-temperature waste heat from CHP, solar, and other processes, and consumes 70% less electricity than conventional air conditioners. Unlike other evaporative systems, the membrane chiller will operate in any climate.

Advantages:

   

• High efficiency – turns waste heat into a resource
• No use of refrigerants or chemicals
• Low maintenance costs
• Compact, modular and scalable
• Nearly silent operation
• Will operate in any climate

Applications:

 

• Supermarkets
• Cleanrooms
• Hazardous material handling
• Manufacturing

Intellectual Property Summary:

Patented, US 10,502,438

Stage of Development

• TRL 3-4
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_readiness_level

Licensing Status:

Available for licensing