TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Technology History
Builds on previous University of Maryland researchexploring innovative heat exchanger designs
Partners
• University of Maryland , College Park
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• 3D Systems
• Burr Oak Tool
• Luvata
• International Copper Association
• Wieland
• Heat Transfer Technologies Applications
Residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pump systems
Benefits
• 20 % increase in heat exchanger efficiency
• Reduced weight and size of heat exchanger
• 3D printing enables unique , intricate designs not possible with other manufacturing methods
Doe Funding
• $ 1.5 million
18 September 2016