Sustainable Heat Pump, Fuel Cell and Integrated Energy Systems

This research theme focuses on the development and integration of advanced heat pumps, refrigeration systems and fuel cell technologies within hybrid and multi-energy systems. The work addresses high-efficiency heat, cooling, gas and power conversion, sector coupling between electricity, heat, and fuels, and system-level optimization of integrated energy systems for industry, transport and the built environment. By combining thermodynamics, electrochemistry, dynamic modelling, and digital tools, the research supports flexible, low-carbon energy solutions that contribute to the energy transition.

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Sustainable Heat Pump and Refrigeration Technologies

SuperHP research group advances next-generation heat pump technologies for sustainable and efficient heating and cooling. Our work focuses on the thermodynamics and performance of natural refrigerant–based zeotropic mixtures, aiming to accelerate their application from fundamental understanding to practical implementation. We also explores the integration of heat pumps with renewable and low-carbon energy systems, and studies heat transfer and frost formation to enhance efficiency, reliability, and system performance.

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