Work Packages

W.P.1 Development of a generic “Novel Cryogenic Flashing Spray Cooling Configuration” (NCFSCC)

Leader: LAT, XJTU

Duration: 0-18M

Tasks

T1.1 Definition of NCFSCC technical characteristics & operative specifications (ALL)

T1.2 Open issues related to atomization, droplet dynamics & thermal characteristics of NCSFCC

T1.2.1 Theoretical & numerical investigation (LAT, XJTU)

T1.2.2 Experimental investigation (LAT, XJTU)

T1.3 Design & fabrication of novel cooling surfaces (XJTU)

T1.4 Design of a closed circuit for cryogenic spray cooling (LAT, LEMEC, MEAZON)

Deliverables

D1.1 Technical/operative specifications of NCFSCC (ALL-6M)

D1.2 Porous nano-layer cooling surface fabrication & heat transfer characteristics (XJTU-8M)

D1.3 Macro/micro-structures effects on boiling heat transfer. (LAT, XJTU-14M)

D1.4 NCSFCC cooling performance. (LAT, XJTU-14M)

D1.5 Prediction of critical heat flux & heat transfer correlations in relation to spray, liquid film & surface characteristics. (LAT, XJTU-18M)

Milestones

M1.1 Preparation of porous nano-layer cooling surface (XJTU-8M)

M1.2 Heat transfer mechanism of NCSFCC (LAT, XJTU-18M)

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W.P.2 Design & development of an IoT self-tuned closed loop (recirculating) NCFSCC

Leader: MEAZON

Duration: 14-28M

Tasks

T2.1 Definition of working scenarios (LAT, LEMEC, MEAZON)

T2.2 Construction of closed loop circuit for NCSFCC (LAT, MEAZON)

T2.3 Numerical study of NCSFCC under variable working conditions (XJTU)

T2.4 Construction of a modular self-tuned IoT closed loop NCSFCC working prototype (LAT, MEAZON)

T2.5 Experimental study of prototype under transient working conditions (LAT, MEAZON)

Deliverables

D2.1 Construction of a modular closed loop circuit for NCSFCC (LAT, MEAZON-16M)

D2.2 Implementation of IoT control & tuning system (MEAZON-20M)

D2.3 Characterization of configuration’s thermal & operational efficiency (LAT, XJTU-28M)

Milestones

M2.1 IoT control & tuning configuration set up (MEAZON-20M)

M2.2 Closed loop IoT NCFSCC (ALL-28M)

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W.P.3 Pilot operation & optimization of an IoT closed loop NCFSCC on selected electronic/electric devices under realistic working conditions

Leader: LAT

Duration: 24-36M

Tasks

T3.1 Evaluation of performance of the IoT closed loop NCFSCC under realistic conditions (ALL)

T3.2 Optimization of the IoT self-tuned closed loop cooling configuration (ALL)

Deliverables

D3.1 Performance mapping of the IoT closed loop NCFSCC (ALL-30M)

D3.2 Optimized smart, modular & self-tuned IoT closed loop NCSFCC (ALL-36M)

Milestones

M3.1 Optimized smart, modular & self-tuned IoT closed loop NCSFCC set up (ALL-36M)

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W.P.4 Scientific Coordination-Dissemination-Capitalization of existing & produced knowledge

Leader: LAT

Duration: 0-36M

Tasks

T4.1 Implementation strategy plan (ALL-6M)

T4.2 Dissemination, Exploitation (ALL-Project Life)

T4.3 Capitalization of Existing & Produced Knowledge (ALL-Project Life)

T4.4 Intellectual Property Right management (ALL-Project Life)

T4.5 Technical Risk Management (ALL-Project Life)

Deliverables

D4.1 SWOT Analysis on critical scientific/technological aspects (MEAZON,LAT,LEMEC -6M)

D4.2 Cost Benefit Analysis (MEAZON,LAT,LEMEC -6M)

D4.3 SprayElectroCooling Website (LAT-3M)

D4.4 Industrial Advisory Board (ALL-8M)

D4.5 Report on Capitalization of Existing Knowledge (ALL-18M)

D4.6 Report on Capitalization of Produced Knowledge (ALL-36M)

D4.7 SprayElectroCooling Technical Workshop (ALL-36M)

D4.8 Publications in Journals & Conferences (ALL-Project Life)

D4.9 International Patent Application (ALL-36M)

Milestones

M4.1 SprayElectroCooling Website (LAT-3M)

M4.2 Industrial Advisory Board (ALL-8M)

M4.3 SprayElectroCooling Technical Workshop (ALL-24M)

M4.4 International Patent Application (ALL-36M)

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XJTU Contribution

XJTU shall have a leading role on the theoretical and numerical part of work (WP1), while it shall contribute to the integration of the NCFSCC through experimental measurements. Finally, the fabrication of the porous nano-layer cooling surface (M1.1) is assigned to XJTU.