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cSNAP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Indirect Evaporative Cooling<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Project Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As average global temperatures steadily climb, the worldwide demand for air conditioning is expected to triple by 2050. Conventional air conditioners, while cheap to manufacture, still rely on inefficient mechanical vapor compression methods developed almost a century ago to cool and dehumidify air, making them one of the largest consumers of energy in industrialized countries. An alternative cooling method called evaporative cooling (EC) uses up to 75% less energy than vapor-compression systems, but EC only works well in relatively dry climates because it adds moisture to the cooled air, making it less effective in humid areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This technology is currently being de-risked at the Wyss Institute. The team is working with an industrial partner in Spain, Faveker, to develop manufacturing techniques that can be used to produce evaporative cooling units at scale. They are also working with Harvard\u2019s HouseZero to test the technology\u2019s cooling capabilities in real-world conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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