Development of a Ground Thermal Energy Storage Model, as sustainable source of energy, for Storing Solar Energy or Waste Heat up to 90°C and Retrieving It for Space Heating or Cooling Applications
The objective of the proposal is to develop a computer simulation tool which can be used to simulate an integrated energy system, from the source/supply side i.e., solar thermal collector array, solar photovoltaic array, wind turbine, waste heat source, heat pump ant etc. to the sink/demand side. In this research project the undergraduate researchers will be responsible for developing an appropriate research plan and managing works and developing their own ideas within a supervisory framework. The exposure of the Undergraduate students (URAs) to a research environment and culture will cultivate their interests in graduate studies and desires to becoming researchers as their careers.
