Area A - Components

 

Area A concentrates on the essential elements of a vapour-compression cycle, including the compressor, heat exchangers, expansion valve, and control systems, which serve as the primary components of most refrigeration and heat pump systems.

 

Short facts:

Area

A, Components

Manager

Michael Lang, ITnA

Key researcher

Almbauer Raimund, ITnA

Duration

3 years

01.01.2024 to 31.12.2026

Partner

ITnA, IWT, EALS, IGTE, IGTE, IMAT

Nidec, BSH, Electrolux, Quooker, TDK, infineon, ec2t

Main objectives

Compressor - Thermodynamics and acoustics

Compressor - Motor and Inverter

Heat exchangers

Expansion valves and control

 

Funding

ECHODA is funded within the framework of COMET - Competence Centers for Excellent Technologies by BMK, BMAW, the province of Styria as well as SFG. The COMET programme is managed by FFG.