The Power of Design Product Innovation in Sustainable Energy Technologies

by Reinders, Angè; le H.; Diehl, Jan Carel; Brezet, Han

• ISBN13: 9781118308677
• ISBN10: 1118308670
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-11-28
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This book integrates the subject areas that are necessary for the design of sustainable and energy-efficient products based on sustainable energy technologies. With the books methodological approach, readers will be able to apply the information and examples in their research projects or product design processes. Exploring the challenges at the crossroads of energy and product design and energy transition, this book fills a void in existing literature at the intersection of innovation processes, sustainable energy technologies, energy demand reduction, product development, and user behavior.

Author Biography

Professor Dr Angèle H.M.E. Reinders, TU Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Angèle Reinders has been Professor of Energy-Efficient Design in the Design for Sustainability section of the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology since 2010. Previous to this she taught and conducted research in the Department of Design, Production and Management at the University of Twente. In 2001 Professor Reinders was a scientific advisor in the Asia Alternative Energy Program of the World Bank in Washington D.C. She has also been a guest researcher at Fraunhofer Institute, the Ministry of Technology in Jakarta, and ENEA in Naples. She has written many papers and developed educational materials for over seven courses, co-founded the editorship of IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, and participated in the technical program committee of the IEEE PVSC conference.

Dr Jan Carel Diehl, TU Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Before becoming Assistant Professor of Sustainable Product Innovation for the Design for Sustainability (DfS) program at the faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology, Dr Diehl worked for several years as a consultant in Ecodesign. Next to his position at Delft he is also a consultant for UNIDO and UNEP, and an invited lecturer at several international universities. He is co-author of the UNEP Design for Sustainability (D4S) manual for Developing Economies (D4S EE).

Professor Dr Ir. Han Brezet, TU Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Han Brezt is currently Research Director of the IDE Faculty and has been Professor of Sustainable Product Design since 1992. He is also a member of the Management Team in the Faculty. Over several years he combined his job in Delft with a visiting professor's position at the Lund University and a senior fellowship at the University of Melbourne. Professor Brezet is also a member of the Jury for the Gasterra Energy Environmental Awards in the Hague and the Jury for the Gasterra Energy Transitions Award.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. INTRODUCTION: Challenges at the crossroad of energy and design

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Energy Issues - a brief explanation

1.3 Sustainable Energy and Product Design

1.4 Industrial Design Engineering

1.5 Design for Sustainability (DfS)

1.6 Energy Challenges at the Base of the Economical Pyramid

1.7 Reading this book

1.8 Reference

1.9 Biography of Angèle Reinders

1.10 Biography of Jan Carel Diehl

2. INNOVATION METHODS

2.1 Introduction to innovation methods in design processes

2.1.1 Introduction

2.1.2 Platform-driven product development

2.1.3 Delft Innovation Model

2.1.4 TRIZ

2.1.5 Technology roadmapping

2.1.6 Design and styling of future products

2.1.7 Constructive Technology Assessment

2.1.8 Innovation journey

2.1.9 Risk diagnosing methodology

2.1.10 References

2.2 Platform-driven product development

2.2.1 Introduction

2.2.2 Definitions

2.2.3 The creation of Platform based Product Families

2.2.4 The platform planning process

2.2.5 Modular versus Integral product architectures

2.2.6 Measuring the performance of product families

2.2.7 Managing risk in platform-based development

2.2.8 Application of platform-driven product development

2.2.9 References

2.2.10 Biography of Joop Halman

2.3 Delft Innovation Model in use

2.3.1 Introduction

2.3.2 Stages of the Delft Innovation Model

2.3.3 Concluding remarks on the Delft Innovation Model

2.3.4 Applying the Delft Innovation Model in real life.

2.3.5 Reflections on the Delft Innovation Model in practice

2.3.6 References

2.3.7 Biography of Jan Buijs

2.4 TRIZ: A Theory of Solving Inventive Problems

2.4.1 Introduction

2.4.2 Components of TRIZ

2.4.3 Contradiction as a Driving Force of Invention

2.4.4 Five Levels of Solutions

2.4.5 Evolution of Technical Systems

2.4.6 Ideality

2.4.7 Trends of Technical Systems Evolution

2.4.8 Science for Inventors

2.4.9 Analytical Techniques

2.4.10 Psychological Inertia and Creativity

2.4.11 Practical Value of TRIZ

2.4.12 Application of TRIZ

2.4.13 References

2.4.14 Biography of Valeri Souchkov

2.5 Technology Roadmapping

2.5.1 Introduction

2.5.2 Technology Roadmaps

2.5.3 Technology Readiness Levels

2.5.4 TRM Process

2.5.5 Benefits from TRM

2.5.6 Application of TRM

2.5.7 References

2.5.8 Biography of Valeri Souchkov

2.6 The design and styling of future things

2.6.1 Introduction

2.6.2 Communication

2.6.3 Acceptance

2.6.4 Method

2.6.5 Examples

2.6.6 Conclusions

2.6.7 References

2.6.8 Biography of Wouter Eggink

2.7 Constructive Technology Assessment

2.7.1 Introduction

2.7.2 New attention for the design and governance of science,technology and innovation

2.7.3 Constructive Technology Assessment

2.7.4 Governance: CTA and Design in an Institutional Context

2.7.5 CTA as dance: Strategic Intelligence

2.7.6 Limits to CTA and Reflexive Governance of Technology Design

2.7.7 Application of CTA

2.7.8 References

2.7.9 Biography of Stefan Kuhlmann

2.8 Innovation Journey- Navigating unknown waters

2.8.1 Introduction

2.8.2 Method

2.8.3 Discussion about Innovation Journey

2.8.4 Example from practice

2.8.5 References

2.8.6 Biography of Stefan Kuhlmann

2.9 Risk Diagnosing Methodology

2.9.1 Introduction

2.9.2 Requirements for an effective risk assessment

2.9.3 The Risk Diagnosing Methodology RDM

2.9.4 Added value of RDM

2.9.5 References

2.9.6 Biography of Joop Halman

2.10 A Multilevel Design Model clarifying the mutual relationship between new products and societal change processes.

2.10.1 Introduction

2.10.2 A Multilevel Design Model

2.10.3 Example based on development of electrical transport system

2.10.4 Benefits for the design process

2.10.5 Conclusion

2.10.6 References

2.10.7 Biography of Peter Joore

3. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Rechargeable Batteries for Energy Storage

3.2.1 Introduction

3.2.2 Rechargeable Batteries

3.2.3 Lithium Batteries

3.2.4 Electric Vehicles

3.2.5 References

3.2.6 Biography of Joop Schoonman

3.3 Photovoltaics and product integration

3.3.1 Introduction

3.3.2 PV cells

3.3.3 Irradiance and PV cell performance

3.3.4 Rechargeable batteries

3.3.5 System design and energy balance

3.3.6 Design and manufacturing of product-integrated PV

3.3.1 Conclusions

3.3.2 References

3.3.3 Biography of Wilfried van Sark

3.4 Fuel cells

3.4.1 Fuel Cell Principles and Characteristics

3.4.2 Comparison of Fuel Cell Types

3.4.3 Key characteristics of fuel cells

3.4.4 Cost

3.4.5 Fuel cell applications and basic requirements

3.4.6 Passenger vehicles

3.4.7 City Buses

3.4.8 Materials handling

3.4.9 Portable applications

3.4.10 Stationary fuel cells - backup power

3.4.11 Stationary fuel cells - base load power

3.4.12 Stationary fuel cells for combined heat and power generation

3.4.13 Conclusions

3.4.14 References

3.4.15 Biography of Frank de Bruijn

3.5 Small wind turbines

3.5.1 Introduction

3.5.2 Turbine Size and Applications

3.5.3 Turbine Design and Technology

3.5.4 Performance

3.5.5 References

3.5.6 Biography of Paul Kühn

3.6 Human-powered energy systems

3.6.1 Introduction

3.6.2 The human body as a power source

3.6.3 Kinetic energy formulas: from general models to specific models

3.6.4 The design of human-powered energy systems

3.6.5 Environmental aspects of human-powered energy systems

3.6.6 References

3.6.7 Biography of Arjen Jansen

3.7 Energy saving lighting

3.7.1 Energy saving Lighting

3.7.2 Lighting applications

3.7.3 Light source design - efficacy

3.7.4 Luminaire design - optical & electrical efficiency

3.7.5 Application design - effectiveness

3.7.6 Conclusions and looking forward

3.7.7 References & further reading

3.7.8 Biography of Arjan de Winter

3.8 Energy saving technologies in the built environment

3.8.1 Design and energy use in the built environment

3.8.2 Construction technologies

3.8.3 System technologies

3.8.4 Transcendental technologies

3.8.5 References

3.8.6 Biography of Bram Entrop

3.9 Piezoelectric energy conversions

3.9.1 Introduction

3.9.2 Piezoelectric material

3.9.3 Power Harvesting

3.9.4 Conclusions

3.9.5 References

3.9.6 Biography of André de Boer

4. USING ENERGY: Beyond individual approaches to influence energy behavior

4.1.1 Introduction

4.1.2 Changing roles of end-users/residents the energy provision system

4.1.3 Stimulating energy behavior change in current design practice

4.1.4 Towards including social interaction and community based approaches

4.1.5 Conclusions

4.1.6 References

4.1.7 Biography of Daphne Geelen

4.1.8 Biography of David Keyson

CASES

A Refridgeration

B Solar lanterns

C Environmental impact of PV lighting

D Styling of PV modules

E Selection of power sources for portable applications

F Home energy monitors

G Energetic playground

H Design of a solar powered wireless computer mouse

I Sustainable mobiltity

J Student case 1

K Student case 2

INDEX