Research

Low-Global Warming Potential Refrigerants: Characterization and Component Design

• Condensation of zeotropic mixtures with lubricants
• Compressor design and optimization for use with low-GWP refrigerants
• Experimental characterization of refrigerants, lubricants, and heat transfer fluids thermophysical properties

Thermal Systems in Decarbonization

• Industrial waste heat recovery and upgrading through high temperature heat pumps up to 200°C
• Residential and light-industrial heat pump design and development for broad implementation of low-GWP fluids to decarbonize heating up to 80°C

Transportation and Power Generation Thermal Systems

• Air-to-air recuperator design for PEM fuel cells in transport application
• Data management for and optimization of industrial-scale generator cooling systems