
Still To Be Determined 255: Ice Source Heat Pump?
Feb 19, 2025
Professor Seamus Garvey, a dynamics expert researching energy storage, and Dr. Ramin Mehdipour, a renewable energy researcher, dive into the fascinating world of ice source heat pumps. They reveal their innovative approach to using the UK’s natural gas pipelines for transporting water, which transforms into ice to generate heat. The discussion highlights the technical challenges, engineering design intricacies, and the potential to shift toward eco-friendly heating solutions like district heating, all while inspiring the next generation of energy innovators.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Innovative Energy Storage with Ice Sludge
03:08 • 4min
Innovative Heat Pump Technologies
07:12 • 13min
Repurposing Natural Gas Pipelines for Water: Feasibility and Challenges
19:43 • 2min
Navigating Heat Pump Challenges in the UK
21:21 • 4min
Engineering Challenges in Slushie Maker Design
25:13 • 9min
Inspiring Innovation in Sustainable Energy
34:00 • 3min
