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Novel Refrigerant Storage System for Enhanced Subcooling
Invention Description Air conditioning systems experience reduced cooling efficiency when operating under high ambient temperatures, which often coincide with peak building demand. This puts significant strain on electrical grids and may contribute to widespread blackouts. Further, elevated temperatures can place additional strain on system components,...
Published: 6/3/2026   |   Updated: 6/3/2026   |   Inventor(s): Mubarak Alawadhi, Patrick Phelan
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Category(s): Applied Technologies, Energy & Power, Physical Science
Evacuated Tube Solar Adsorption Heat Pump and Desalination System
Background Non-concentrated solar thermal energy systems have struggled to be extensively deployed, especially in hot climate areas where they are mainly used for space heating and domestic hot water. Since cooling demand increases with solar radiation, integration of both systems may be ideal. Unlike thermally driven absorption heat pump systems, adsorption...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Updated: 8/11/2021   |   Inventor(s): Sami Alelyani, Patrick Phelan, Shahnawaz Sinha
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Category(s): Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Environmental, Energy & Power
Power-Generating Thermogalvanic Bricks
Background Buildings account for approximately 40% of all energy consumed, with ever-increasing demand from new embedded electronic devices. Meeting these energy requirements involves consideration of both practical and environmental concerns. Modern solar arrays, for example, can offer an independent, off-grid power source that can be well suited...
Published: 2/26/2026   |   Updated: 2/26/2020   |   Inventor(s): Leigh Aldous, Patrick Phelan, Robert Taylor, Benjamin Obeng
Keywords(s): Fuel Cells, Energy
Category(s): Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Alternative Energy, Environmental, Physical Science