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Sign upThermo-acoustic engine for heat pumps
An engine that uses sound-waves to create a temperature difference and that replaces the cold circuit in a heat pump.
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Identification
Heating and cooling represent 50% of the EU’s final energy consumption and 80% of the installed systems, such as gas boilers, use fossil fuels. EU’s regulations to reduce Greenhouse Gas (‘GHG’) emissions are pushing sustainable solutions in the market. In that context, heat pumps are the most efficient systems and are expected to become the preferred solution in the future. However, they are complex to install and have performance limitations. As a result, the current generation of heat pumps is expensive and not suited for application in existing houses. Blue heart heat pumps tackle these issues by generating acoustic sound waves that replace the cold circuit of a regular HP. Noises are reduced while the toxic refrigerants are no longer needed. The price is lowered and finally, the implementation in existing houses is facilitated thanks to the size reduction.
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February 7, 2023
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Netherlands
Maturity stage
Prototype testing 1:1 in the lab
Looking For
Network, New clients, Visibility, Funding, Partners, Credibility
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The environmental benefits
- •A 1-6kW modulating output with superior seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) to reduce the energy consumption
- •Blue Heart has almost no moving parts and does not require maintenance. Its lifetime is more than 15 years
- •A standardized system suitable for every type of building that ensures a simplified and fail-proof installation
- •Uses Helium, an inert gas, as a medium - It doesn’t require any refrigerants and is compliant (today) with 2050 environmental targets
- •Decrease by 70% CO2 emissions per kWh provided
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The Financial benefits
- •Blue Heart enables a reduction in the purchase and installation cost of the heat pump, as well as that of its operation
- •Not dependant on the natural gas price fluctuation
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Company Profile
Blue Heart Energy
Dutch Startup with global ambitions | Unique Next Gen Heat Pump technology based on thermoacoustics | Our goal: to become the 'Intel Inside' for Heat Pumps
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Headquarters
1817 MN Alkmaar, Netherlands
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