IsoMat™ BUILDING CLADDING
Efficient Conversion of Ambient Thermal Energy to ‘Free’ Cooling with IsoMat™
Conversion of Ambient Thermal Energy to Cooling
As global temperatures rise, the demand for electricity to power air conditioning and cooling systems significantly increases. Flint’s innovative IsoMat™, when used as building cladding, offers an ingenious solution by both harnessing thermal energy and generating electricity. This cutting-edge system can utilize the harvested thermal energy as the high-temperature input to an adsorption chiller, providing 100% self-sufficient and sustainable cooling.
Key Benefits:
- Creates chilled environments without the need for grid connection or external energy generation.
- 400W of cooling generated for every 1kW of heat harvested.
- Up to 1kW per m2 of thermal energy harvesting potential (depending on geographical location).
- Electricity generation of 200W per m2, utilizing standard PV with extended longevity due to temperature stabilization (avoiding micro-cracking).
- Low electrical load of only 200W generated by the PV.
- Entire system operates with water, avoiding the need for synthetic refrigerants.
- Cooling capacity ranging from 10kW to 1MW.
The Three Stages of IsoMat™ Cooling System:
- Stage 1: A roof or canopy made of IsoMat™ panels, covered with thin film solar PV, provides all the thermal and electrical energy required for the system. This ensures complete self-sufficiency in delivering chilled air and water within the building. The thermal energy drives the heat exchange process, while the electricity powers the necessary pumps to circulate the liquid through the three primary circuits.
- Stage 2: The adsorption chiller, an environmentally friendly and self-sustaining system, uses pressure differentials to create chilled water. This water can be used to provide chilled air within the building.
- Stage 3: A thermal store is employed to absorb unwanted, low-grade thermal energy and release it at night using 'clear sky' radiation.
With Flint’s IsoMat™, you can achieve highly efficient cooling that is both environmentally friendly and economically viable, paving the way for a sustainable future.
