果冻传媒

Biography

Stan was Stream Leader for the School's Mechanical Engineering discipline and now leads the Fluids and Thermal research cluster. His own background is in 'thermo-fluids', working on the thermophysical behaviour of two-phase flows, be that heat transfer in thermosyphons or the mechanics of flowing slurries. His current research work is based around engineering systems for efficient use of low to medium temperature heat. Projects he is working on include developing compact thermal storage for domestic heat pumps and energy/ heat network modelling that identifies efficient pathways to net zero. This includes developing the science and technology for heat pumps, waste heat upgrading and thermal energy storage as well as whole system/ energy network analysis. He has also led numerous projects in solar energy, supported by a well equipped laboratory for development and testing of novel solar collector design.

Research Interests

Current research includes the use of thermochemical reactions for heat recovery, storage and upgrading. He also works on solar energy systems (both thermal and PV), phase change materials and thermally driven cooling technology. His leadership roles have included theme leadership on the Steering Committee for the 果冻传媒's , and university representation on the Research Committee of the .

The research group undertakes research and design in low carbon energy technologies essential to underpin a sustainable built environment. A 拢2M investment from InnovateUK for the extension and refurbishment of our laboratories has brought new capabilities in many areas of analysis. Our brochure gives an indication of the equipment we have and what we can do.

A highlight of the research in which Stan has been involved is 果冻传媒's flagship project , one of EPSRC's centres for End Use Energy Demand. This work was followed up by the program grant , which worked to develop the technologies required to enable low temperature heat networks. In April 2024, a Roundtable event in the ShardLink opens in a new window was held to disseminate findings and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Current research projects include:

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• Instantaneous domestic hot water system for heat pumps [Industry funded]

Previous research projects have included:

• Self-Powered Active Cooling and Cleaning for Solar PV Efficiency Improvement
• [InnovateUK]
• [DECC]
• [DECC]
• Monitoring and assessment of the performance of PV arrays [NewWorldSolar]
• Development of a refrigerated container utilizing a solar adsorption refrigeration system []
• [TSB]
• [DEFRA]
• Solar snow-melter for the Antarctic [ & CKSolar]
• Solar thermal collector design and testing [CKSolar]

Teaching Interests

Discipline Stream Lead for Mechanical Engineering

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering Course Co-ordinator

• ES2E1 Work Placement Year
• ES2C5 Dynamics & Fluid Mechanics
• ES3B5 Engines & Heat Pumps
• ES4E0 Renewable Energy

Selected Publications

Projects and Grants

PhD projects

Applications are welcomed from those wishing to study towards a PhD and can be via the online application system. Applicants should include a description of the proposed research topic, which can be discussed prior to submission of the application. It may be beneficial (in terms of available resource) for proposed PhD study to be aligned with the topic of a current research project. Please have a look at the web pages for the Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologies research group for some background into the sorts of thing in which we are interested.

Views from recent STET graduates:

• Dr Yemi Jegede
• Dr Bash Jimoh

Some examples of general areas for PhD research topics:

• thermal energy storage (domestic/ industrial/ grid scale)
• district heating systems (technologies/ controls)
• integration & utilisation of solar thermal systems
• industrial waste heat

Examples of undergraduate student projects

What are project students doing now?:

went on to work in sustainability with Arup's building services team.

went on to work with chocolate (-another type of phase change material!) for Nestle.