Direct energy measurement solution for reducing emissions in drying processes
A direct energy measurement solution that utilizes electrical or fuel meters for optimizing energy use in drying processes, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Offers off-site testing and consulting for process optimization.
Overview
This solution provides a method of directly measuring energy consumption in industrial drying processes to optimize efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By using commercial electrical multimeters or fuel meters, businesses can accurately track energy usage and make informed decisions to improve their drying operations. This approach eliminates the need for indirect modeling of water content, offering a more straightforward and potentially error-free method of energy management.
Technical specifications
- Direct measurement tools: Uses electrical multimeters or fuel meters that can be easily integrated with existing machinery.
- Diagnostic development: Supports the development of diagnostic measurements along with the drying process.
- Consulting services: Offers expertise in physics modeling and drying process design.
- Off-site testing: Includes optimization of air-flow arrangements to enhance process efficiency.
Technology readiness level
This solution is at Technology Readiness Level 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory environment. Further testing and integration with specific drying processes are recommended to advance the technology's readiness for commercial deployment.
About Eric Brown Labs, LLC
Eric Brown Labs, LLC is an independent research organization operated by physicist Eric Brown. Established as a non-profit entity following Brown's tenure as a professor at Yale University, the laboratory focuses on conducting scientific research for the public good, with an emphasis on advancing knowledge in physics and materials science. The laboratory operates outside the traditional university model, seeking funding from government research agencies while prioritizing educational and research activities over profit. Brown’s work spans various areas of condensed matter physics and fluid dynamics, including studies on granular materials, shear thickening fluids, and magnetic liquid metal suspensions intended for laboratory-scale dynamo experiments.
Beyond its core research initiatives, the laboratory provides access to specialized materials testing equipment for shared use or consulting engagements. This includes a high-speed camera, a rheometer for measuring non-Newtonian fluid properties, and a dynamic materials tester for stress-strain analysis. By offering these facilities and expertise in data analysis and modeling, the laboratory supports collaborative projects and industrial applications. Past research contributions include the development of a universal robotic gripper using jammable granular materials, a project conducted in collaboration with iRobot Corporation and academic partners to simplify robotic grasping systems.
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