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SUMMARY:Switchable Thermal Insulation: An Alternative Approach for Thermal
  Regulation - Hanxiao CUI\, PhD Candidate\, Engineering Department
DTSTART:20180216T150000Z
DTEND:20180216T160000Z
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CONTACT:Karen Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Switchable thermal insulation\, an opaque panel capable of alt
 ernating between a thermally conductive and insulated state\, is considere
 d as an alternative route to regulate thermal environment by selectively h
 arvesting heat from external environment. Extensive work has been undertak
 en by researchers to develop switchable insulation technologies for therma
 l regulation in the built environment\, automobiles\, and aerospace applic
 ations\, where conventional space heating and cooling technologies are eit
 her too bulky or too energy consuming to meet design requirements. In this
  seminar\, I would start by a brief review on existing switchable thermal 
 insulation technologies with a particular focus on their working principle
 s\, achievable performance and improvement opportunities. Then\, I will pr
 esent my recent progress on the thermal performance of a novel switchable 
 insulation. Finally\, I would like to discuss the major challenges and the
  research plan for the future.
LOCATION: Cambridge University Engineering Department\, LT6
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