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, F眉ldner, Gerrit, Hallin, Ingemar, 2020. . Energies, 13 (5)
- Hinmers, Sam, Critoph, Bob, 2019. . Energies, 12 (23)
- van der Pal, Michel, Critoph, Robert E., 2017. . Applied Thermal Engineering, 126, pp. 518-524
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2017. . Applied Thermal Engineering, 126, pp. 350-357
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2017. . Renewable Energy, 110, pp. 180-185
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles M., Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., 2015. . Heat Transfer Engineering, 37 (7-8), pp. 720-728
- Rivero Pacho, Angeles, Critoph, R. E., 2015. . Heat Transfer Research, 46 (2), pp. 179-193
- Wang, L. W., Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Thorpe, Roger, 2013. . Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.50 (No.2), pp. 1652-1657
- Saha, Bidyut Baran, El-Sharkawy, Ibrahim I., Thorpe, Roger, Critoph, Robert E., 2012. . 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. . 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. . Renewable Energy, Vol.49, pp. 197-202
- Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2012. . International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.35 (No.3), pp. 571-580
- Critoph, Robert E., 2012. . International Journal of Refrigeration, 35 (3), pp. 490-493
- Metcalf, Steven J., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Critoph, Robert E., 2011. . 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. . 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. . Renewable Energy, 36 (8), pp. 2062-2066
- Wang, L.W., Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, R., Tamainot-Telto, Z., 2011. . Carbon, Vol.49 (No.14), pp. 4812-4819
- Wang, L. W., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Wang, R. Z., 2010. . 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. . Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.30 (No.10), pp. 1188-1192
- Critoph, Robert E., Metcalf, Steven J., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2010. . Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol.31 (No.11), pp. 950-956
- Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., Zhong, Y., Thorpe, Roger, 2009. . International Journal of Refrigeration, Vol.32 (No.6), pp. 1212-1229
- Zhong, Y., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, 2009. . Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.29 (No.5-6), pp. 1180-1186
- Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie, Metcalf, Steven J., Critoph, Robert E., 2009. . 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. . Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol.27 (No.14-15), pp. 2455-2462
- Zhong, Y., Critoph, Robert E., Thorpe, Roger, 2006. . 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 糖心TV, 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 糖心TV, 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 |