Gord to conduct feasibility study for QCOOL in Qatar

Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (Gord) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to prepare a feasibility study for manufacturing of QCOOL in Qatar. QCOOL is an innovative, smart patented air-conditioning system developed by Gord. The energy efficient cooling system can shrink clients’ carbon footprints in a cost-effective manner. It is a fully integrated and controlled ventilating and air-conditioning system that provides super-efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable fresh air cooling for open or enclosed spaces in moderate, hot or humid climates.The MoU was signed during the Sustainability Summit 2017 yesterday in Doha by Dr Yousef al-Horr, founding chairman, Gord, and Abdulaziz bin Nasser al-Khalifa, chief executive officer, QDB.A case study unit of QCOOL is installed and tested at Gord’s Technohub located in Qatar Science and Technology Park. During the tested period, the system has shown up to 50% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems. Under the MoU, QDB and Gord will jointly conduct a feasibility study for manufacturing of QCOOL in Qatar. The study will include confirming the market position, identifying export markets and assessment of strategic options; technical assessment including description of the manufacturing process and licensing requirements and financial assessment and business plan including marketing strategy, key performance indicators and project timeline. Dr al-Horr commented, “The battle against pollution, resource depletion and carbon emissions is being fought on many global fronts. Gord is proud of having developed QCOOL which is the first Qatari patent smart air conditioning system. We appreciate and thank QDB for this collaboration and look forward to taking this breakthrough invention to the next level to achieve our sustainability targets in line with Qatar vision 2030.”Based on the application, QCOOL consists of a single or multi stages that can dehumidify and cool the air to the required comfort level. The system utilises recycled water and absorbent materials which is extracted from rejected desalination brine.