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Thermally Activated TechnologiesThermally Activated Technologies (TATs), such as absorption cooling, refrigeration systems, solid-desiccant and liquid-desiccant systems for dehumidification, advanced thermal recovery cycles, and heat and mass transfer technologies, provide vital facility processes such as on-site space conditioning and water heating, which can greatly reduce the electric load of a residential or commercial building.Approximately two-thirds of the fuel used to generate electricity in the United States is wasted in the form of discarded heat. Combined heat and power systems produce electricity or mechanical power and capture recoverable heat for process use. Currently, only 7 percent of this country's electricity is provided by cooling, heating, and power (CHP) systems. Power interruptions across the United States in recent years have increased the need for near-term solutions for localized electric grid support systems and demand reduction. Long-term economic growth requires a reliable power supply, and CHP systems dependent on TAT equipment can fill this need. At ORNL’s CHP division, the focus of our work is on technologies that have broad utilization potential such as cooling, electricity from recovered heat, dehumidification, humidification, water heating, steam heating, drying, and shaft power from heat energy. We are developing a portfolio of Thermally Activated Technologies that are user-friendly to install, easy to maintain, and simple to operate. Please contact us for more information. |
