The SuperHP research group advances next-generation heat pump technologies for sustainable and efficient heating and cooling, with a core focus on the thermodynamics and performance of natural-refrigerant–based zeotropic mixtures to accelerate their development from fundamental understanding to practical implementation. We investigate the integration of heat pumps with renewable and low-carbon energy systems and study heat transfer, phase change, and frost formation to enhance efficiency, reliability, and overall system performance. Our research spans the full temperature spectrum, from low-temperature residential applications to high-temperature industrial heat pump processes, supporting the transition to a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.
- Advanced Heat Pump Technologies: Exploring the thermodynamics and performance of sustainable refrigerants, particularly zeotropic mixtures, to enhance the efficiency and applicability of next-generation heat pump systems.
- Integrated Heat Pump Systems: Advancing the integration of heat pumps with renewable energy sources into flexible, low-carbon energy networks, including district heating, data center cooling, industrial processes, and waste heat recovery applications.
- Heat Transfer and Frost Formation: Understanding and mitigating frost formation on evaporator surfaces to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Thermal Functional Materials for Heat Transfer: Developing advanced materials, components, and designs to enhance the performance of thermal components, energy conversion processes, and systems.
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