REED - Product Design and Testing
Concept Design, Testing and Validation
Cresstec engaged EPES at the inception of a new technology idea that centred around reducing power use in a conventional vapour-compression system. Vapour compression systems are commonplace in today’s society, being used extensively in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Our role was to provide technical support, validation testing, product design, and ongoing analysis of data generated in the REED Test Facility in Sydney NSW.
Project Information
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Client: Cresstec
Engagement: Mechanical Engineering
Sectors: Innovation
Services: Construction and Design Consulting, Product Development, Specialist Analysis
Year: 2014-2019
We performed comprehensive research and analysis to evaluate energy efficiency benefits and real-world constraints for the new technology.
Other services provided during the project have included:
1. Assistance with CSIRO independent testing
2. Presentation of test data in reports
3. Technical proof of concept definition
4. Technical support alongside Patent Attorneys to define and secure IP
5. Technical support with electronics designers
The Problem
The use of air conditioning and refrigeration systems throughout the world is unprecedented and the accompanying energy use creates a significant opportunity to make enormous savings. This technology is targeted at reducing energy use in these systems.
Analysis and Implementation
Initially designing a purpose-built calorimeter test facility and vapour-compression test rigs, continual testing and engineering support has been provided over a period of years to develop the product and quantify energy savings. Data production and analysis has been at the centre of the works to demonstrate repeatable results.
Outcome
The objective of the testing has been to validate the concept design to enable a commercialisation prototype to be developed. This is ongoing.
Challenging the status quo and recognising that a new mindset is required to pave the way for innovation.
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