Published Power & Utilities Light Collimator. An innovative light collimator designed to enhance the amount of light captured and transported through tubular skylights. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Cone Rock Bed This invention relates to a thermal energy storage facility in the form of a rock bed cone that is efficient and inexpensive compared to previous rock bed storage facilities. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Splash Grids Drop-size reduction device for multiple liquid drops freefalling under gravity in moving or stationary gas/ vapour for the enhancement of heat and mass transfer. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Biofuel Production A combination of amylolytic yeast and bacteria, and their relative enzymes, for the production of bioethanol through a consolidated bioprocess of soluble and raw starch substrates. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Ethanol Production A facile and cost effective method of producing ethanol from Triticale straw. By maximising the sugar yield from triticale straw a new process of creating biofuel has been found. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Hybrid (Dry/Wet) Dephlegmator Power plant performance enhancement by incorporation of a hybrid (dry/ wet) dephlegmators in the air-cooled steam condenser. By Stellenbosch University
Published Transport Space Heating and Cooling The air temperature in an enclosed air space is raised or lowered to cause the temperature to approach, or be maintained in, a target temperature range. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Thermal Storage Facility A packed rock bed thermal storage facility for use in the storage of thermal energy derived from a suitable heat source. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Solar Chimney A software tool has been developed for the optimisation and control of large-scale solar chimney power plants for increased efficiency. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Air-Preheater (SCRAP) The innovation uses conventional air heat exchanging technologies and principles by using a pinned or spiky surface to increase the black body radiation. By Stellenbosch University
Published Media & Entertainment Managing Media Rights Unlike other digital rights management systems, this invention can place a direct cost to the user if he loses control of the media. By Stellenbosch University
Published Power & Utilities Electrical Water Heater As electric water heaters can store energy in the form of heated water, the total residential electricity demand could be reduced if water was heated at optimal times. By Stellenbosch University
