Interaktiv visualisering av energi och vattensystem för decentraliserad varmvattenberedare

Abstract

Today, there are several established solutions for heating homes and properties on the Swedish market, with district heating being the most dominant. The system is reliable and efficiently delivers hot water to the user. However, many of these solutions involve transporting hot water long distances through pipes, where heat energy is often lost. The water is heated but may lose temperature before reaching the user, resulting in energy losses. In larger buildings, the waiting time for hot water can also become so long that the user may finish washing their hands before the water has even become warm. Vyse Tech is a startup company with the vision of developing a new solution for water heating through the use of additive manufacturing. The company requested an interactive interface that visualizes their decentralized water heater, where the water is heated directly at the point of use. The project began with a preliminary study that included stakeholder and market analyses, as well as interviews, in order to gain an understanding of potential users and their needs. Based on the results of the preliminary study, requirements were formulated to guide the subsequent concept development process. During the ideation phase, wireframes and rapid prototyping were used in combination with work in the software Figma. The developed concept was evaluated and iterated through user testing and meetings with the company. The result is an interactive interface in the form of an informational webpage that can be implemented on the company’s existing website. The interface is organized into different sections adapted to stakeholder needs and aims to provide users with a deeper understanding of how the decentralized water heater functions and interacts with existing water systems through interactive features, visualizations, and descriptive information.