{"id":537825,"date":"2023-01-09T17:41:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T14:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/french-startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-to-develop-eco-friendly-heat-pumps\/"},"modified":"2023-01-09T17:41:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T14:41:42","slug":"french-startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-to-develop-eco-friendly-heat-pumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/french-startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-to-develop-eco-friendly-heat-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"#French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a410c90ef190\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a410c90ef190\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/french-startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-to-develop-eco-friendly-heat-pumps\/#%E2%80%9CFrench_startup_uses_Hi-Fi_speakers_to_develop_eco-friendly_heat_pumps%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/french-startup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-to-develop-eco-friendly-heat-pumps\/#Get_your_tickets_for_TNW_Valencia_in_March\" >Get your tickets for TNW Valencia in March!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CFrench_startup_uses_Hi-Fi_speakers_to_develop_eco-friendly_heat_pumps%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            Amidst the climate and energy crisis, heat pumps have emerged on the housing heating market as a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> that can replace gas and oil, while lowering the energy bills. Yet, their air compression systems require refrigerants to work. These refrigerants, also known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), are amongst the most potent greenhouse gasses.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2017 and having <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.informateurjudiciaire.fr\/actualites\/entretien-cedric-francois-fondateur-dequium-le-son-est-une-nouvelle-energie\/\">raised <\/a><span>\u20ac5 million,<\/span>\u00a0French deeptech startup <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.equium.fr\/\">Equium<\/a> is seeking to provide a more ecological alternative. With this aim, it has developed a novel, acoustic heat pump core that harnesses the energy of sound.<\/p>\n<p>The so-called Acoustic Heat Pump (AHP) can cover a household\u2019s heating needs without the use of refrigerants. Instead, its operation is based on the phenomenon of thermoacoustics \u2014 the convergence of thermics, acoustics, and fluid mechanics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_tickets_for_TNW_Valencia_in_March\"><\/span>Get your tickets for TNW Valencia in March!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The heart of tech is coming to the heart of the Mediterranean<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The core works with a high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) speaker powered by electricity, which generates an acoustic wave in tubes filled with helium \u2014 a neutral and non-toxic gas that accelerates the propagation of sound. The acoustic wave causes the gas to compress or expand, producing heat or cold, respectively. It remains confined within the system, which allows the machine to be silent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1393449 js-lazy\" alt=\"acoustic heat pump \" width=\"589\" height=\"664\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45.png 589w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-186x210.png 186w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-120x135.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-240x270.png 240w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Ftech%2F2023%2F01%2F09%2Fstartup-uses-hi-fi-speakers-develop-eco-friendly-acoustic-heat-pumps%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Equium\u2019s acoustic heat pump. Credit: Equium\" data-title=\"Share Equium\u2019s acoustic heat pump. Credit: Equium on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Equium\u2019s acoustic heat pump. Credit: Equium on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Equium\u2019s acoustic heat pump. Credit: Equium<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1393449\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45.png\" alt=\"acoustic heat pump \" width=\"589\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45.png 589w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-186x210.png 186w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-120x135.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-13.54.45-240x270.png 240w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>According to Equium, the heat pump isn\u2019t just greenhouse gas-free, but also made from 100% recyclable materials, boasting overall a very low carbon footprint. At the same time, the machine\u2019s ecological mode of operation is claimed to provide the same efficiency of a conventional heat pump, while increasing energy savings and overall cost.<\/p>\n<p>A big part of that is the pump\u2019s modulation, which allows users to increase or decrease the speaker\u2019s volume to achieve the desired power output. Apart from that, the system is easy to install, doesn\u2019t require maintenance and has a lifespan of around 30 years \u2014 about <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/postonbrothers.com\/how-long-should-a-heat-pump-last\/#:~:text=How%20Long%20Does%20a%20Heat,about%2010%20to%2015%20years.\">twice as long as a conventional heat pump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.informateurjudiciaire.fr\/actualites\/entretien-cedric-francois-fondateur-dequium-le-son-est-une-nouvelle-energie\/\">As per the startup\u2019s founder, C\u00e9dric Fran\u00e7ois<\/a>, for an equivalent cost and size, the AHP\u2019s advantage translates to a 50% lower CO2 impact and a 20% lower energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Equium\u2019s aim is to sell its acoustic cores to heat pump manufacturers, seeking to develop a French acoustic HP industry. The first integration will be processed by the startup\u2019s strategic partner <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arkteos.com\/\">Arkteos<\/a>, a regional manufacturer. The company is currently conducting field tests and expects to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.informateurjudiciaire.fr\/actualites\/entretien-cedric-francois-fondateur-dequium-le-son-est-une-nouvelle-energie\/\">market its product in 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To date, the young French startup has only one competitor in this brand new market: Netherlands-based <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blueheartenergy.com\/\">BlueHeart Energy<\/a>. But hopefully, more companies will start t<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing into the capabilities of thermoacoustics to revolutionize heat pump technology.\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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