CORENSTOCK Industrial Chair

Design for Energy Efficiency and Life Cycle of Heating Systems

The CORENSTOCK Industrial Chair, in partnership with Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) and elm.leblanc, focuses on life cycle-oriented design and the energy efficiency of heating storage systems. Co-funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and elm.leblanc, this chair aims to revolutionize domestic hot water storage through a systemic approach that goes beyond traditional technological innovation.

Objectives of the Chair

The CORENSTOCK Chair addresses the challenges of the energy transition and the industry of the future by targeting a disruptive concept for domestic hot water storage. Its main objectives include:

  • To create a more efficient and resource-saving storage element, while ensuring optimal energy efficiency.
  • To design a self-adaptive and intelligent product that adjusts to user needs in real-time, through continuous control.
  • To integrate a circular economy approach: anticipating the product’s complete life cycle, from design to recycling, to reduce environmental impact.

Research Themes

The CORENSTOCK Chair adopts an innovative and multidisciplinary approach to design future heating systems, focusing on the following aspects:

  • Energy efficiency and resource optimization
    Developing energy-efficient and raw material-saving solutions.
  • Life cycle and recyclability
    Integrating sustainability from the design phase, by considering the recycling and end-of-life of materials.
  • Intelligence and adaptability
    Designing systems capable of self-adapting according to user needs, through real-time sensors and control technologies.

Partners and Collaborations

The CORENSTOCK Chair is the result of a strong partnership between elm.leblanc, a major industrial player in heating solutions, and the Institut Mines-Télécom, both committed to designing innovative products for the industry of the future.

Academic and Technological Partners

This collaboration includes Mines Saint-Étienne and IMT Mines Europe, enabling synergy between applied research and industrial needs.
This strategic partnership combines elm.leblanc’s expertise in heating with IMT’s scientific and technological approach to deliver next-generation heating solutions.

Projects and Achievements

The CORENSTOCK Chair develops storage solutions that meet the requirements of energy efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. Among the ongoing projects:

  • Development of intelligent and adaptive tanks
    Design of tanks capable of adjusting to variations in energy demand, thereby optimizing consumption.
  • Integrated life cycle and recycling
    Study of component recyclability for sustainable management of end-of-life materials.
  • Energy optimization
    Project aimed at maximizing energy performance while reducing costs and raw material usage.

These initiatives aim to create storage solutions that address the current and future challenges of the heating industry.

Benefits for Students and Industry

The CORENSTOCK Chair offers benefits for both Mines Saint-Étienne students and its industrial partners:

  • For students
    Access to applied research projects in the field of energy and sustainable development, and training in life cycle-oriented design.
  • For industry
    Development of more sustainable and economical products, by integrating high value-added innovations to meet performance and sustainability requirements.

Scientific Directors

Within Mines Saint-Étienne, the CORENSTOCK chair is directed by Professor Xavier Delorme, from the LIMOS laboratory, who ensures the operational management of the chair. At the IMT level, the chair is coordinated in collaboration with Mines Douai, under the supervision of Mylène Lagardère, chair coordinator.

Contact and information

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