Turbo-Air-Conditioner
The problem is that expander-based air conditioners are considered very energy-intensive.
But the combination of parts in the present invention solves this problem.
This turbo conditioner is the most energy efficient in the world because it not only cools the air, but also turns its heat into electricity.
This effect is based on the "magic" property of the turbo expander, which can transform the heat of air directly into the power of its rotation.
That is, turbo-condicioner does not consume energy to cool the air, but takes energy from it, cooling it as a result of this.
Of course, the effect of turboexpander was known 100 years ago, but it is used only for the production of liquid oxygen, since this method is considered very energy intensive - because the air flow must have great speed and pressure.
But our technology allows us to reduce energy consumption by at least 5 times, since we use static atmospheric pressure and, in addition, new innovative details increase the absorption of the kinetic energy of the flow.
This turbo air conditioner can be applied in all buildings and cars too.
Electricity consumption for cooling is reduced by at least 2 times.
All members of our team are highly qualified specialists.
- Enable mass production of inexpensive and low-carbon housing, including changes to design, materials, and construction methods.
- Concept
We hope to find new supporters and investors
- Financial (e.g. improving accounting practices, pitching to investors)
The main uniqueness lies in the fact that the compressor and expander interact directly with each other.
This method is considered ineffective, but their interaction is enhanced by several know-how.
In addition, there are several versions with different operating modes.
1. Between the compressor and the expander, an ejector can be installed, which, moreover, has such a configuration that the air is cooled already in its housing.
2. The atmospheric pressure itself acts as a compressor. In this case, the side blades evacuate air from the area above the expander, and under the influence of atmospheric pressure, air will flow through the confuser to the expander blades.
3. In the third variant - the ejector captures 5 times more air under the influence of atmospheric pressure.
Moreover, the turbo expander assimilates the energy of the air temperature, and the side blades - the kinetic energy of the flow.
Accordingly, the compressor requires 5-7 times less power at high speeds.
The assimilation of atmospheric energy occurs by means of a generator. Its power is 4/5 of the motor power.
The generator is off at startup.
But when the system reaches maximum speed and the turboexpander begins to absorb energy from the atmosphere, then the generator turns on and stores energy in the battery.
When the batteries are fully charged, the external power supply is cut off and the turbo air conditioner starts to operate only on the energy of its batteries.
When the batteries run out, the external power supply will turn on again.
The compressor and expander can be coaxial or separate. The merits of each option should be verified experimentally.
Other power ratios with different alignment options are available.
For example, an ejector can be used in a traditional expander and compressor arrangement - in this case, it will be located on the channel around the housing.
But the proposed configuration creates a more powerful and concentrated flow.
The interaction of the elements is also more ergonomic.
There is one more combination - the most energy efficient, without an ejector, but with the specified know-how, but this is still a secret.
Next year we will try to organize a pilot production.
In the next 5 years, we hope to become one of the leading companies in the refrigeration industry.
Our progress can be measured by reducing the cost of cooling buildings. According to our preliminary calculations, it will be 2 times less.
The cost price of our turbo air conditioners is at least 50% cheaper than conventional ones, since it does not need refrigerant and the corresponding parts. Air itself is the refrigerant.
With mass production, the cost can be 2-3 times less than that of conventional air conditioners, as turboconditioner has only one housing without an external heat exchanger.
Turbo Conditioner consists of a compressor and an expander, but there can be an ejector between them.
The simplest operation is as follows: a turbocharger pumps air directly into the turboexpander, causing the air to expand and cool.
It is essential that the expander absorbs not only air pressure, but also heat energy. This extra energy is absorbed by the generator.
To enhance this process, the turbocharger has a centrifugal propeller, and the turbo expander has side blades.
- A new technology
This innovation has been tested on SolidWorks. The program showed that it could finally cool the air by 25 degrees Celsius even at a standard rotation speed of 3000 rpm.
- Manufacturing Technology
- 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
- 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 13. Climate Action
- Georgia
- Poland
- Ukraine
- United States
- For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
We have always tried and will try our best.
With mass production, the cost can be 2-3 times less than that of conventional air conditioners, as turboconditioner has only one housing without an external heat exchanger.
- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)
The main problem is the creation of a pilot production. Further, the business will develop based on its income.
The basic turbine, on which the principle of operation of the turbo air conditioner is based, received the diploma TIP Summit 2020.