Periodic Reporting for period 1 - VIPACO (Increase Energy Efficiency rates in buildings and white goods through advanced Vacuum Insulation Panels Quality Control)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2015-08-01 do 2016-01-31
Several field tests with different VIPs (different stuffing material, different foil) were performed. All tests show that we are able to measure the pressures as low as 1 Pa. But the system is not capable of just measuring the pressure inside VIPs. It can also be used for measuring the pressure inside other environments. Although in this case, some modifications of the system are necessary. The measurement is quick (a matter of few seconds), non-invasive (does not have any impact on the environment) and contactless (no contact with the surface of interior of VIPs is necessary). Therefore we can say that the method is revolutionary and is technologically advanced in comparison to other existing methods of measurement of quality of VIPs.
The global market for VIP production and usage has been thoroughly analysed. The main VIP usage segments are white goods industry, building industry and transportation industry. Cost-benefit analysis of the market penetration has been performed in order to determine the ROI by following a specific marketing and market penetration plan.
Finally, our ambition is to offer to the market the Best Available Technology (BAT) in this segment and that this technology becomes a widely accepted method for determining the quality of VIPs. Users of the system will have numerous advantages. The main advantage will be the ability to monitor the insulation capabilities of the insulation material (VIP) and consequently to control the energy consumption for heating or cooling in white goods, building and transportation industry.