What is refrigeration? How does it work and which are the main applications? Refrigeration is defined as the process that continuously extracts heat from a substance, body or environment, bringing it to a lower temperature. The refrigeration machine was invented by the American Oliver Evans in 1805. It was however in 1876 that the first machines...Continue Reading
What will we do with our cities? The challenge of energy transition The world is experiencing an exceptional urbanization process: cities are expanding and are increasingly densely populated. This implies a large consumption of resources, including energy. The heating and cooling sector is one of the most energy-intensive. This energy requirement is largely met by...Continue Reading