Efficiency of Energy Conversion Processes in Power Machines

The research on the performance of a three-bed adsorption chiller. Assessment of the effect of selected types of adhesives on improving heat transfer in the bed. The analysis of the feasibility of using sorbents based on silica gel, activated carbons, zeolites, and microporous MOF structures in waste heat-powered adsorption chillers. Determination of the effect of high thermal conductivity additives on the sorption capacity and thermal conductivity of modified sorbents. Analysis of the cyclic sorption and desorption of water, methanol, ethanol, etc. Synthesis and comprehensive analysis of sorbents used in adsorption chillers. Studies of the effect of desorption temperature on the performance of adsorption chiller. Studies of the effect of adsorption temperature on the performance of adsorption chiller. Studies of the effect of the sorption/desorption cycle duration on the performance of adsorption chiller. Optimization of adsorption chiller operation. Study of the effect of different designs of the sorption beds, evaporator, and condenser on the efficiency of the cooling process. Studies of the water desalination process in the solar distiller, adsorption chiller, and multi-stage water purification station, towards cooperation with an electrolyzer for hydrogen production. Determination of parameters affecting the phase transformation time of PCMs in heat exchangers. Investigation of the thermophysical properties of PCMs enhanced with high thermal conductivity additives.

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

Laboratory of thermal and fluid machinery

Laboratory of power machinery

Laboratory of cogeneration systems

Laboratory of cooling systems

Adaptive control system for hybrid electric power generation to drive an electric vehicle (POIR.04.01.04-00-0030/17-00)

The development of CO2 capture, transport, utilization and storage technologies in Poland and pilot of Polish CCUS cluster (GOSPOSTRATEG-III/0034/2020-00)

Members of the Research Group have extensive international experience gained from joint projects, grants and visits (under Horizon 2020 - RISE, FP7 ENERGY, KIC InnoEnergy, DAAD, NAWA, etc.). Currently, members of the Research Group are developing the topic of using sorption chillers in water desalination technology in cooperation with prestigious Saudi institutions

KAUST (King Abdullach University of Science and Technology) in Jeddah

KACST (King Abdullaziz City of Science and Technology) in Riyadh

In addition, joint work is being carried out with KTH (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm on the production of innovative adsorption materials - activated carbons made from waste materials.

Xi'an Jiaotong University (China)

DBFZ German Biomass Research Center gGmbH (Germany)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway)

Warsaw University of Technology