New technology for home air conditioners by 2023

 

Heating and cooling systems account for around 20% of global electricity consumption in buildings. They also account for 10% of global electricity consumption. However, this figure is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is facing an air conditioning crisis: By 2050, the total demand for air conditioning will triple.

Global warming will lead to heat waves and disasters in many parts of the world, and more and more countries will need heating and cooling systems. Unfortunately, most HVAC systems use outdated and inefficient technology, putting pressure on local economies and power grids. The good news is that many companies are developing new technologies to cope with the coming heat storm. Lahore Centre is one of them that offer best Air conditioners in Pakistan in easy installments. This article presents new heating and cooling systems and explains which methods could be on the market by 2023.

Why do we need new heating and cooling technology?

The importance of advanced heating and cooling technology is based on two key factors:

·         Efficiency and

·         Environmental sustainability

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are the largest electricity consumers after household appliances and electronics. Modern refrigeration systems circulate hot air over a coil containing liquid refrigerant. As the air heats the refrigerant inside the ring, the air is cooled and converted into a gas. The cooled air is forced into the room, and the gaseous refrigerant is sent to the compressor, which is compressed into liquid and returned to the battery. As you can imagine, pumping, heating, and cooling require much energy - electricity.

The efficiency of an HVAC system is determined by the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) value. The SEER value of an air conditioner shows how efficiently electricity is converted into clean air; the higher the value, the more efficient the system is. The average SEER rating for air conditioners today is between 13 and 26, significantly higher than the SEER rating for older systems in the 1970s (only 6). But even with the new high-efficiency systems, air conditioners still need to be more efficient at converting electricity into clean air.

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The impact of HVAC systems on the environment

The second main reason for the technological innovation in heating and air conditioning is the significant impact of air conditioning on the environment.

Firstly, air conditioners could be more efficient and save energy to cool the house. This wasted energy increases greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Secondly, the refrigerant used in most air conditioning systems is a greenhouse gas.

In 1928, Thomas Midgeley Jr., a scientist working for General Motors, synthesised chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs proved to be highly effective as refrigerants and aerosol fuels. These chemicals were used in everything from air conditioning to pesticides and hairspray, with a maximum production volume of over one million tonnes.

In 1974, a professor at the University of California discovered that CFCs damaged the ozone layer. The signing of the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to limit the depletion of the ozone layer, led to the phasing out of CFCs in 1987. Since then, there have been no more CFCs on the market. Since then, CFCs have been replaced by other chemicals, hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs), which are much safer and less harmful than CFCs but are dangerous greenhouse gases, hundreds or thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that by 2050, more than 4.5 billion air conditioners will be installed worldwide or 13% of global energy consumption. New technology is therefore needed to break this vicious cycle.

What new heating and cooling technologies will hit the market in 2023?

Although there are still many hurdles to overcome, the future of HVAC technologies looks bright. Many companies and think tanks are developing technologies that will help solve society's heating and cooling problems. Although many of these are still a long way off, we have collected some of the most promising projects that can be implemented relatively soon.

Heat pumps

Heat pumps are an existing heating and cooling system that offers a more efficient alternative to traditional air conditioning.  The system can also heat the home by drawing warm air from outside (even in winter) and directing it into the house. To heat the house, a conventional air conditioner must be connected to a furnace that burns fossil fuels (usually natural gas). A heat pump can do both, uses less energy and produces fewer greenhouse gases. Thanks to its higher efficiency and lower electricity consumption,

Types of heat pumps

There are three main types of heat pumps you can buy:

- Air source heat pump:

These heat pumps extract heat from the outside air. These systems are the most common and cost-effective but do not work well in areas with harsh winters and freezing temperatures.

- Water source:

These heat pumps use nearby water sources as a heat source. They are more efficient than air source systems but require the house to be on or near a water source.

- Geothermal:

These heat pumps exchange heat energy with the ground. The operating cost of these pumps is low in the long run, and they can be used in colder climates, but the initial price is high.

Evaporative cooling systems

Evaporative cooling is an old technology. It uses the evaporation process, where hot air comes into contact with water, evaporating and turning into cooler air. This technology is used in cooling ceilings and window air conditioners. They are much more efficient than compressor air conditioners and use only 15-30% of electricity.

This science-fiction technology uses ceramic coated with a hydrophobic material. This system prevents the air from becoming moist during processing. As a result, the unit does not need a vapour compression system, which significantly increases cooling efficiency and reduces energy consumption. Moreover, the system does not use refrigerants and, therefore, has a much lower environmental impact.

Absorption cooling system

The technology of solar absorption cooling systems has been technically available for some time but is now becoming a viable option for the residential market. These systems use solar panels combined with an absorption cooling system. Absorption cooling systems work in the same way as compression cooling systems. Still, instead of a compressor, they use a heat source and a mixture of water, ammonia or lithium bromide as a refrigerant. Because these systems are solar-powered, they leave no carbon footprint and can provide clean, renewable central air.

In the past, these systems were unsuitable for most homeowners because older, less efficient solar panel systems were too much of a burden for buyers. However recent developments in renewable energy technology and energy storage have made these systems more affordable.

Latest thoughts on new air conditioning technology and future cooling technology

The old saying that 'necessity is the mother of invention' is often true. We can be brilliant and develop innovative ideas when faced with a challenge. The products on this list are great examples of this. From terracotta tiles that can be transformed into water- and moisture-resistant coolers to solar and lithium cooling systems, we are rarely disappointed when faced with the urge to innovate.

The battle for sustainability and efficiency in air conditioning has just begun: in 2018, the Rocky Mountain Institute announced the World Cooling Awards. This global competition is to develop new air conditioning systems at least five times better than existing models.

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