Ground-Breaking 3M Invention Helps Propel Record-Setting Solar Adventure Across the US
3M's innovative Passive Radiative Cooling Film played a important role in a record-setting solar-powered car journey across the US. The film, which reflects solar energy and radiates heat back into the sky, was applied to select spots on the vehicle 'Sunstrider', significantly cooling the driver's cockpit. The four-man team from Michigan completed the coast-to-coast route in 13 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes, setting a new record for solar vehicles.
Beyond this achievement, 3M is exploring applications for the film in various settings, including warehouses, data centers, and public spaces. Researchers at Arizona State University are partnering with Phoenix to validate the film's impact on cooling public areas. The technology has also shown promise in reducing refrigeration costs when applied to a Minneapolis grocery store roof.
Il Film di Raffreddamento Radiativo Passivo di 3M ha giocato un ruolo fondamentale in un viaggio record di un'auto solare attraverso gli Stati Uniti. Il film, che riflette l'energia solare e irradia il calore verso il cielo, è stato applicato in punti selezionati del veicolo 'Sunstrider', raffreddando notevolmente la cabina di pilotaggio del conducente. Il team di quattro uomini del Michigan ha completato il percorso da costa a costa in 13 giorni, 15 ore e 19 minuti, stabilendo un nuovo record per i veicoli solari.
Oltre a questo traguardo, 3M sta esplorando applicazioni per il film in diversi contesti, tra cui magazzini, centri dati e spazi pubblici. I ricercatori della Arizona State University stanno collaborando con Phoenix per convalidare l'impatto del film sul raffreddamento delle aree pubbliche. La tecnologia ha anche dimostrato di avere potenziale nel ridurre i costi di refrigerazione quando applicata al tetto di un negozio di alimentari a Minneapolis.
El Film de Enfriamiento Radiativo Pasivo de 3M desempeñó un papel crucial en un viaje récord de un automóvil solar a través de EE. UU. La película, que refleja la energía solar y irradia el calor de nuevo al cielo, se aplicó en lugares seleccionados del vehículo 'Sunstrider', enfriando significativamente la cabina del conductor. El equipo de cuatro hombres de Michigan completó la ruta de costa a costa en 13 días, 15 horas y 19 minutos, estableciendo un nuevo récord para los vehículos solares.
Más allá de este logro, 3M está explorando aplicaciones para la película en diversos entornos, incluidos almacenes, centros de datos y espacios públicos. Los investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona están colaborando con Phoenix para validar el impacto de la película en el enfriamiento de áreas públicas. La tecnología también ha mostrado promesas en la reducción de costos de refrigeración cuando se aplica al techo de una tienda de comestibles en Minneapolis.
3M의 수동 방사 냉각 필름은 미국 전역에서의 기록적인 태양광 자동차 여행에 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 이 필름은 태양 에너지를 반사하고 열을 하늘로 방사하는 소재로, 'Sunstrider' 차량의 특정 부분에 적용되어 운전자의 조종석을 상당히 냉각시켰습니다. 미시간에서 온 4인 팀은 13일, 15시간 19분 만에 해안에서 해안으로의 경로를 완료하여 태양광 차량의 새로운 기록을 세웠습니다.
이 성과를 넘어, 3M은 창고, 데이터 센터 및 공공 장소 등 다양한 환경에서 이 필름의 응용 가능성을 탐색하고 있습니다. 아리조나 주립대학교의 연구자들은 필름이 공공 구역 냉각에 미치는 영향을 검증하기 위해 피닉스와 협력하고 있습니다. 이 기술은 미니애폴리스의 한 식료품점 지붕에 적용했을 때 냉장 비용을 줄이는 데도 가능성을 보였습니다.
Le Film de Refroidissement Radiatif Passif de 3M a joué un rôle clé dans un voyage record d'une voiture solaire à travers les États-Unis. Le film, qui reflète l'énergie solaire et irradie la chaleur vers le ciel, a été appliqué à des endroits sélectionnés du véhicule 'Sunstrider', refroidissant considérablement le poste de pilotage du conducteur. L'équipe de quatre personnes du Michigan a terminé le trajet d'un océan à l'autre en 13 jours, 15 heures et 19 minutes, établissant un nouveau record pour les véhicules solaires.
Au-delà de cet exploit, 3M explore des applications pour le film dans divers environnements, y compris les entrepôts, les centres de données et les espaces publics. Des chercheurs de l'Université d'État de l'Arizona s'associent à Phoenix pour valider l'impact du film sur le refroidissement des espaces publics. La technologie a également montré des promesses pour réduire les coûts de réfrigération lorsqu'elle est appliquée sur le toit d'une épicerie à Minneapolis.
Der innovative Passive Radiative Cooling Film von 3M spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei einer rekordverdächtigen Reise mit einem solarbetriebenen Auto quer durch die USA. Der Film, der Sonnenenergie reflektiert und Wärme in den Himmel abstrahlt, wurde an ausgewählten Stellen des Fahrzeugs 'Sunstrider' angebracht und kühlte das Cockpit des Fahrers erheblich. Das vierköpfige Team aus Michigan absolvierte die Strecke von Küste zu Küste in 13 Tagen, 15 Stunden und 19 Minuten und stellte damit einen neuen Rekord für Solarfahrzeuge auf.
Über diesen Erfolg hinaus untersucht 3M Anwendungen des Films in verschiedenen Bereichen, darunter Lagerhäuser, Rechenzentren und öffentliche Räume. Forscher der Arizona State University arbeiten mit Phoenix zusammen, um die Auswirkungen des Films auf die Kühlung öffentlicher Bereiche zu validieren. Die Technologie hat auch Potenzial gezeigt, die Kosten für Kälteerzeugung zu senken, wenn sie auf das Dach eines Lebensmittelgeschäfts in Minneapolis angewendet wird.
- 3M's Passive Radiative Cooling Film successfully contributed to a record-setting solar vehicle journey
- The cooling film technology is being evaluated for various commercial and public applications
- Initial studies show substantial positive results in improving environments and reducing energy costs
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2024 / 3M
Originally published on 3M News Center
Will Jones had a major problem.
His solar-powered car broke down in the middle of the desert as the air temperature reached 119 degrees and the nearest gas station was more than 50 miles away.
Will spent about three years building his solar vehicle alongside three friends in hopes of driving across the United States. They nicknamed the car Sunstrider.
And now, an over-heated electrical board put their dreams in jeopardy.
But Will knew he was surrounded by great people and world-class technology. The group quickly banded together to fix the issue and get Sunstrider back on the road. They went on to complete their journey in the fastest time ever recorded for a solar vehicle.
"It feels surreal," said Will. "We planned and prepared for years and then actually did it."
Their achievement received national media coverage as they finished the coast-to-coast route in 13 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes.
The four college students from Michigan had some help from 3M along the way. Select spots of the vehicle were wrapped with a new pioneering technology called 3M Passive Radiative Cooling Film. This film can reflect solar energy and radiates heat back into the sky, helping to keep portions of the car's surface much cooler.
An area that made the biggest difference was the driver's cockpit.
"Not only did it make the cockpit cooler, but it also blocked the sun," said Danny Ezzo, a member of the four-man team. "The ride would have been way worse without it."
Today, 3M is evaluating this innovation on warehouses, data centers, bus shelters, animal barns, mass transport vehicles and more. Researchers at Arizona State University have partnered with the city of Phoenix to apply and validate the film's impact in cooling many public spaces throughout the city.
"What we found from initial studies were some pretty substantial positive results in terms of these coated shelters' ability to provide a better environment for pedestrians," said Dave Sailor, director of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and the principal investigator on the project, in an article on ASU's news center.
The Minnesota Star Tribune profiled the technology after it was applied on the roof of a Minneapolis grocery store and showed a significant savings in refrigeration costs.
The film's inventor, 3M scientist Tim Hebrink, says improving comfort while reducing energy usage was the driving force in creating the technology.
"My hope is that we cover the roofs of buildings and vehicles all over the world to improve human comfort and save energy," said Tim. "Everyone can benefit from this technology."
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