New Scientific Study: Experimental Evaluation of a Modular PCM-Based Thermal Storage System

17. April 2026 No Comments

New Scientific Study: Experimental Evaluation of a Modular PCM-Based Thermal Storage System  The NewHeatIntegrated research team from the Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering at VSB-TUO, in collaboration with partners from Fraunhofer ICT, has published a preprint of a new study focused on innovative thermal energy storage systems. The paper, titled “Experimental evaluation of a modular phase-change material-based thermal energy storage

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Presentation at the International Energy and Environment Conference 2025  

18. February 2026 No Comments

We were delighted to present at IEEC 2025 in Ostravice, Czech Republic. The conference brought together a vibrant community of researchers and practitioners, with a scientific program marked by insightful contributions and a lively, open exchange of ideas. The social program was entertaining and thoughtfully curated, creating excellent opportunities to connect. 

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Construction and filling process of NewHeatIntegrated unit in Ostrava

17. March 2025 No Comments

The development of a prototype Phase Change Material (PCM) storage tank necessitated the implementation of a comprehensive temperature monitoring system to ensure precise spatial temperature measurement across different sections of the tank. To achieve this, a distributed temperature sensing network was designed using Dallas DS18B20 digital temperature sensors, selected for

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An international collaboration will result in a prototype thermal energy storage system

An international collaboration will result in a prototype thermal energy storage system

24. January 2025 No Comments

Another outcome of the collaboration between VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the NewHeatIntegrated project. This initiative focuses on advancements in thermal energy storage and involves a collaboration between experts from Fraunhofer ICT, Fraunhofer IWU, the University of Vaasa, BME, nollaE Oy, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEECS),

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