Professor Robert Critoph
Professor Robert Critoph
Professor
Head of Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologies Group
R dot E dot Critoph at warwick dot ac dot uk
+44 (0) 24 7652 3137
Biography
Research Interests
- Refrigeration,
- Heat Pumps,
- Air Conditioning,
- Adsorption,
- Absorption,
- Solar Energy.
I am part-retired and am no longer taking on PhD students. Please contact my colleagues Dr Stan Shire or Dr Zacharie Tamainot-Telto who may have PhD opportunities in thermal energy.
Teaching Interests
- Heat Transfer,
- Thermodynamics,
- Solar Energy,
- Energy Conservation.
Selected Publications
- Gluesenkamp, Kyle R., Frazzica, Andrea, Velte, Andreas, Metcalf, Steven J., Yang, Zhiyao, Rouhani, Mina, Blackman, Corey, Qu, Ming, Laurenz, Eric, Rivero-Pacho, Angeles, Hinmers, Sam, Critoph, Robert E., Bahrami, Majid, Füldner, Gerrit, Hallin, Ingemar, 2020. Experimentally measured thermal masses of adsorption heat exchangers. Energies, 13 (5)
- Hinmers, Sam, Critoph, Bob, 2019. Modelling the ammoniation of barium chloride for chemical heat transformations. Energies, 12 (23)
- van der Pal, Michel, Critoph, Robert E., 2017. Performance of CaCl 2 -reactor for application in ammonia-salt based thermal transformers. Applied Thermal Engineering, 126, pp. 518-524
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2017. Alternative monolithic/composite carbons for adsorption generators and simulation for optimal performance. Applied Thermal Engineering, 126, pp. 350-357
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2017. Modelling and development of a generator for a domestic gas-fired carbon-ammonia adsorption heat pump. Renewable Energy, 110, pp. 180-185
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2015. Study of thermal conductivity and geometry wall contact resistance effect of granular active carbon for refrigeration and heat pumping systems. Heat Transfer Engineering, 37 (7-8), pp. 720-728
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles, Critoph, R. E., 2015. Wall contact thermal resistance and bulk thermal conductivity in activated carbon from adsorption generators. Heat Transfer Research, 46 (2), pp. 179-193
- Wang, L. W., Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Thorpe, Roger, 2013. Two types of natural graphite host matrix for composite activated carbon adsorbents. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.50 (No.2), pp. 1652-1657
- Saha, Bidyut Baran, El-Sharkawy, Ibrahim I., Thorpe, Roger, Critoph, Robert E., 2012. Accurate adsorption isotherms of R134a onto activated carbons for cooling and freezing applications. International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.35 (No.3), pp. 499-505
- Wang, L. W., Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2012. Development of thermal conductive consolidated activated carbon for adsorption refrigeration. Carbon, Vol.50 (No.3), pp. 977-986
- Hossain, A. K., Thorpe, Roger, Vasudevan, P., Sen, P. K., Critoph, Robert E., Davies, P. A., 2012. Omnigen : providing electricity, food preparation, cold storage and pure water using a variety of local fuels. Renewable Energy, Vol.49, pp. 197-202
- Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2012. Optimal cycle selection in carbon-ammonia adsorption cycles. International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.35 (No.3), pp. 571-580
- Critoph, Robert E., 2012. Solid sorption cycles : a short history. International Journal of Refrigeration, 35 (3), pp. 490-493
- Metcalf, Steven J., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Critoph, Robert E., 2011. Application of a compact sorption generator to solar refrigeration: case study of Dakar (Senegal). Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.31 (No.14-15), pp. 2197-2204
- Hossein, A. K., Thorpe, Roger, Critoph, Robert E., Davies, P. A. (Philip A.), 2011. Development of a small-scale trigeneration plant based on a CI engine fuelled by neat non-edible plant oil. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol.70 (No.8), pp. 688-693
- Wang, L. W., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Thorpe, Roger, Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., Wang, R. Z., 2011. Study of thermal conductivity, permeability, and adsorption performance of consolidated composite activated carbon adsorbent for refrigeration. Renewable Energy, 36 (8), pp. 2062-2066
- Wang, L.W., Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, R., Tamainot-Telto, Z., 2011. Thermal conductivity and permeability of consolidated expanded natural graphite treated with sulphuric acid. Carbon, Vol.49 (No.14), pp. 4812-4819
- Wang, L. W., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Wang, R. Z., 2010. Anisotropic thermal conductivity and permeability of compacted expanded natural graphite. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.30 (No.13), pp. 1805-1811
- Veselovskaya, J. V., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, Metcalf, Steven J., Tokarev, M. M., Aristov, Yu. I., 2010. Novel ammonia sorbents "porous matrix modified by active salt" for adsorptive heat transformation : 3. Testing of "BaCl2/vermiculite" composite in a lab-scale adsorption chiller. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.30 (No.10), pp. 1188-1192
- Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2010. Proof of concept car adsorption air conditioning system using a compact sorption reactor. Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol.31 (No.11), pp. 950-956
- Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Zhong, Y., Thorpe, Roger, 2009. Carbon-ammonia pairs for adsorption refrigeration applications : ice making, air conditioning and heat pumping. International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.32 (No.6), pp. 1212-1229
- Zhong, Y., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2009. Dynamics of BaCl2-NH3 adsorption pair. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.29 (No.5-6), pp. 1180-1186
- Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., 2009. Novel compact sorption generators for car air conditioning. International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.32 (No.4 Sp. Iss.), pp. 727-733
- Zhong, Y., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, Tamainot-Telto, Z., Aristov, Yu. I., 2007. Isothermal sorption characteristics of the BaCl2-NH3 pair in a vermiculite host matrix. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.27 (No.14-15), pp. 2455-2462
- Zhong, Y., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, 2006. Evaluation of the performance of solid sorption refrigeration systems using carbon dioxide as refrigerant. Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.26 (No.16), pp. 1807-1811
Projects and Grants
| Title | Funder | Award start | Award end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Temperature Heat Recovery and Distribution Network Technologies (LoT-NET) (Full) | EPSRC | 01 Jan 2019 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Heat Pump Fully Integrated with Thermochemical Store (HP-FITS) | EPSRC | 01 Oct 2020 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| DEcarbonisation of Low TemperAture Process Heat Industry - DELTA PHI | EPSRC | 01 Oct 2020 | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Accelerating the development of ammonia-salt systems for sorption heat pumps | Royal Society | 04 Dec 2019 | 03 Dec 2022 |
| Sorption Heat Pump Systems | EPSRC | 01 Jun 2020 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Cost extension for BEIS Low Carbon Heating Technology (supplemental request for 57251/R.ESCM.3249) | Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy | 01 Jan 2021 | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Thermal Energy Research Accelerator (T-ERA) | Technology Strategy Board | 01 Apr 2016 | 31 Mar 2021 |
| BEIS Low Carbon Heating Technology | Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy | 01 Jul 2018 | 31 Dec 2020 |
| MANIFEST: Multi-scale ANalysIs for Facilities for Energy STorage | EPSRC | 30 Sep 2016 | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Experiments and model-based study into the feasibility of ammonia-salt reactions for application in thermally-driven heat pumps. | Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) | 01 Jul 2017 | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Small Smart Sustainable Systems for future Domestic Hot Water (4S-DHW) | EPSRC | 01 Mar 2016 | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Interdisciplinary centre for Storage, Transformation and Upgrading of Thermal Energy (i-STUTE) - Full Proposal | EPSRC | 01 Apr 2013 | 31 Dec 2018 |
| DECC tender: Research to support the International Energy Agency (IEA) Annex on Gas Driven Heat Pumps | Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) | 14 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2018 |
| INTerdisciplinary ACTion for accelerating R&D on and implementation of solid sorption heat pumps (INTERACT) | European Commission | 01 Jul 2015 | 30 Jun 2016 |
| Thermal Energy Storage Lab [ThermExS Lab: Grant Disbursement Agreement] additional monies and time extension [see previous collaboration agreement on 38914: RESCM3155] | EPSRC | 01 Apr 2015 | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Small Cooling Capacity Hybrid Refrigeration System using R723 | EPSRC | 01 Jan 2012 | 30 Apr 2015 |
| Student Agreement | CSIRO | 08 Feb 2011 | 05 Jan 2015 |
| PCM store optimised for integration with domestic heat pumps (HPTS) | Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) | 01 Oct 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 |
| Consumer-Appealing Low Energy Technologies for Building Retrofitting (CALEBRE) | EPSRC | 20 Oct 2008 | 19 Oct 2012 |
| Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of High Temperature Thermal Energy Stores for Use With Solar Power Plants. | EPSRC | 01 Oct 2008 | 30 Sep 2012 |
| Novel types of high conductivity composite absorbent for low energy refrigeration and heat pumping | Royal Society | 31 Aug 2009 | 30 Aug 2011 |
| Ammonia adsorbents for sorption heat pumps: nanotailored synthesis and evaluation | Royal Society | 01 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Amendment to AC0407 (RHRSA0414/RESCM3030) Reducing the Carbon Footprint | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 01 Oct 2009 | 01 Mar 2011 |
| Amendment to AC0407 (RHRSA0414/RESCM3030) Reducing the Carbon Footprint | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 01 Oct 2009 | 01 Mar 2011 |
| Follow on Fund - Gas-Fired Heat Pumps - Transforming the UKIS Domestic Heating Sector | EPSRC | 01 Jun 2009 | 31 May 2010 |
| Enhanced biomass production and energy conversion for use in water-scarce areas of India. | EPSRC | 01 Jun 2007 | 31 May 2010 |
| AC0407 Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Glasshouse Production Through the Use of Knowledge Transfer and Novel Engineering Solutions | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 01 May 2008 | 30 Apr 2009 |
| AC0407 Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Glasshouse Production Through the Use of Knowledge Transfer and Novel Engineering Solutions | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 01 May 2008 | 30 Apr 2009 |
| TARBASE - Extension | Heriot-Watt University | 30 Sep 2008 | 31 Mar 2009 |
| Continuation: Plate-Type Generators for Super Compact Adsorption Heat Pumps | EPSRC | 01 Nov 2008 | 28 Feb 2009 |
| Thermal Energy Conversion, Convservation and Storage (TECCS) Network | EPSRC | 01 Mar 2007 | 28 Feb 2009 |
| Adsorption of metal salt - ammonia pairs modified by host matrices and additives. | Royal Society | 01 May 2007 | 30 Nov 2008 |
| Solar Refrigeration Project | ATMI | 01 Oct 2007 | 30 Sep 2008 |
| Plate-type generators for super compact adsorption heat pumps | EPSRC | 01 Oct 2005 | 30 Sep 2008 |
| FP6 - Topmacs (STREP) | EU | 01 Jan 2005 | 30 Jun 2008 |
| Camelia - FP6 | EU | 01 Jan 2004 | 31 Dec 2007 |
| Demo of Gas Powered Sorption Heat Pump | Carbon Trust | 01 Feb 2004 | 31 Jan 2007 |
| Continuation: SOCOOL - Solid sorption system for cooling in tri-generation | EU | 01 May 2006 | 31 Aug 2006 |
| Convective Wave Adsorption Cycle Air Conditioner/Heat pump- Amendment No.5 | Building Research Establishment Limited | 30 Oct 2003 | 30 Nov 2003 |
| Convective Wave Adsorption Cycle Air Conditioner/Heat pump- Amendment No.4 | Building Research Establishment Limited | 22 Apr 2003 | 31 Oct 2003 |
| Convective Wave Adsorption Cycle Air Conditioner/Heat pump- Amendment No.3 | Building Research Establishment Limited | 21 Apr 2002 | 22 Apr 2003 |