Development of Gyrosole™ and Solar Thermal HVAC Technology for 20-60kW Applications, Final Report, CRADA No. TC02164.0
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sol Xorce LLC, Northbrook, IL (United States)
This was a collaborative effort between Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC as manager and operator of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Sol Xorce LLC to develop LLNL’s Gyrosole™ solar thermal energy system. The original scope of the CRADA project was to develop LLNL’s Gyrosole™thermal-powered motor technology for solar thermal energy system use, and was originally entitled, "Development of Gyrosole™ Solar Thermal Technology for 20-60 kW Applications". The scope and title of the project were later modified under Amendment One to the CRADA. The technical objective of this CRADA project was to develop Gyrosole™ motor technology so that it is marketplace-ready, and to produce a motor prototype that: Produces 50kW power at >22% efficiency; Operates oil-free; Has sufficient reliability and lifetime to be suitable for both commercial and residential applications; Costs less than $100 per kW installed to produce at scale; and, Can be combined cost-effectively to produce 200kW. The motor prototype would be integrated into model systems that provide electricity generation in combination with air/water heating, heat-pump driven cooling, desiccant dehumidification, and light industrial heat supply.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Sol Xorce LLC, Northbrook, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- OSTI ID:
- 1774218
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-TR-821049; LLNL-CRADA-TC02164.0; 1032499
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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