David Tetlow
Development of Energy Efficiency methodologies for buildings, including material technology (Insulations & Phase Change Materials PCMs) & renewables, Faculty of Engineering
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Biography
I am originally from Manchester in Northern England, coming from an engineering orientated family (involved in the UK Steel industry). I have lived in various parts of the UK, and have been based in Nottingham since 1999.
My education has mainly been science based. My undergraduate degree was a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering done in Nottingham Trent University. After a short period in industry I started an MPhil in Applied Energy and Envirnmental Engineering in 2003 at the same institution, transferring onto a PhD within a year. Graduation from this was in 2008.
After completing my doctorate I worked in Environmental Consultancy in London for a year, gaining knowledge of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency methodologies in buildings, and energy policy. After this period I took a career break in 2009, returning to Nottingham to work as a Mathematics Teacher in a challenging inner city secondary school.
Since January 2010 I have been employed in the University of Nottingham. My current project (due for completion Dec 2011) involves the development of a super thin internal insulation system for application into UK Hard to Treat Domestic Houses (in preparation for the up coming Government's Green Deal). I am due to start my next project in Jan 2012, this will involve the application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into solar heating systems to increase efficiency.
In addition to research I am also involved with delivery of Lecture material to MSc students and publication of Journal Papers based on studies into the Creative Energy Homes project:
http://www.creative-energy-homes.co.uk/
Expertise Summary
- Building simulation. Special interest in Energy Plus applications
- Renewable Energy technologies
- Building energy efficiency technologies
- Thermal Storage. Special interest in Phase Change Material technologies (PCMs)
- Lecture delivery and teaching
- Industrial collaboration
Teaching Summary
Building Simulation, in both commercial and academic software packages
Renewable Energy Systems, (Solar, geothermal, water, etc)
Building Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Economics of… read more
Research Summary
Development of a novel super-thin internal insulation technology for use in retrofit of domestic buildings. Most notably suited to UK hard to treat buildings. System incorporates both insulation and… read more
Current Research
Development of a novel super-thin internal insulation technology for use in retrofit of domestic buildings. Most notably suited to UK hard to treat buildings. System incorporates both insulation and thermal control technology (PCMs)
This project is being completed through the Knowledge Transfer network, in coordination with a leading UK insulation installer. Project timeline: January 2010 - December 2011
Past Research
PhD in Applied Energy & Environmental Engineering, Nottingham 2003 - 2008.
Project involved an investigation into heat transfer enhancement methods used in Phase Change Materials used in Wallboard Applications.
Future Research
The development of standardised methods for testing phase change energy storage systems for heating/cooling applications.
Project is scheduled to start in January 2012 and is for one year. During this time I will be investigating the impact of PCMs on the energy efficiency of a solar thermal application. The investigation shall be used as a template to develop the system for standardisation mentioned in the title.