QSBR Innovations Inc. is an Research & Development firm with a focus in solar thermal energy and heat transfer.
Areas of Expertise:
- System Design - turning conceptual ideas into final designs
- System Optimization - taking existing system and optimizing performance based on computer modeling and simulation
- System Assembly - building functioning prototypes for laboratory and field testing
- Building energy modeling for high performance buildings
- Solar System design, Certification and Sales through our sales division Quality Solar Systems, (QSS)
QSBRI also holds several patents in heat transfer and solar thermal. Automatic Back Flush (ABF) technology prevents fouling and scale build up in heat exchangers. Allowing for the use of compact plate heat exchangers in applications and regions previously inaccessible due to hard water.
Integral Stagnation Control (ISC) prevent overheating in solar thermal and PVT collectors, optimizing performance and reliability.
Working with Dr. Stephen Harrison, director of the Solar Calorimetric Laboratory at Queen’s University, QSBRI works to provide fast, accurate consulting services as well as developing new Intellectual Property and seeking licensing partners worldwide.
Featured Technologies
QSBRI is currently commercializing two innovative technologies: Passive Back Flush (PBF) and Integral Stagnation Control (ISC). These two technologies are the result of years of research and development by Dr. Stephen Harrison and have a decade of tested, recorded experience. Both have numerous applications in the global solar and HVAC industries and QSBRI is currently working with partners to develop these technologies into commercial successes .
A thermosyphon system on the roof of McLaughlin Hall at Queen`s University currently testing out our ABF technology.
Our patented valve that utilizes ABF technology to combat fouling in heat exchangers.
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New ABF Flow Visualization Video
News in Brief
QSBRI heating to MCE Milan
QSBRI will be heading to Milano Italy for the Mostra Convego Expocomfort MCE. This is one of the largest HVAC trade shows in the world and is the sister show to ISH in Frankfurt. QSBRI will have representatives there working with Neoperl to promote the New Automatic Back Flush valve (ABF). Stop by booth Hall 3 F59 and learn about this amazingly simple technology.
CABN Co. Opens first Show Home with help from QSBRI
QSBRI visited the first show home build by CABN Co. in Mallorytown ON on May 11, 2023. This is the first of it's kind pre-fabricated eco-friendly home designed with the help of QSBRI.
"CABN marries best-in-class construction techniques with advancements in renewable energy and assembly to deliver net-zero, prefabricated homes. Paired with a patent-pending component-based construction strategy and energy-informed modelling to reduce costs, build times and energy consumption."
Using state of the art simulation and modeling techniques combined with over 35 years of experience in sustainable energy systems QSBRI was able to help CABN Co. achieve their goals of designing and building a ecologically friendly high performance home.
"CABN marries best-in-class construction techniques with advancements in renewable energy and assembly to deliver net-zero, prefabricated homes. Paired with a patent-pending component-based construction strategy and energy-informed modelling to reduce costs, build times and energy consumption."
Using state of the art simulation and modeling techniques combined with over 35 years of experience in sustainable energy systems QSBRI was able to help CABN Co. achieve their goals of designing and building a ecologically friendly high performance home.
QSBRI and Neoperl sign partnership agreement March 15 2023
QSBR Innovations Inc. and Neoperl Group AG, are proud to announce a partnership agreement to manufacture and sell the Automatic Back Flush valve ABF (formerly PBF). The agreement solidifies the existing relationship and provides both parties with support need to take this exciting technology to market.
Quality Solar Systems introduces new line of Aria 300 products
QSBI and QSS is pleased to announce the new line of Aria 300 solar thermal systems for immediate sale in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The new line of Aria 300 systems includes a 2, 3, & 4 m2 collector area with a 300L storage tank that is both OG-300 (SRCC™) and EnergyStar™ certified. All three of these models are best in class in terms of performance, durability and value. All three models have an optional 3.5 kW auxiliary heater. Please visit our certifications page for more details and contact us for more information.
Thermochemical Storage project with NRCan
QSBRI signs agreement with Natural Resources Canada to design and build a Thermochemical Energy Storage (TCES) system. TCES technology seeks to change how Canadians heat their homes and water by using off peak electricity (at night)to heat a storage medium and then use that heat during peak hours (during the day). Click HERE to learn more about this exciting project.
Robert Stinson awarded 50 over 50 award
Robert Stinson, President and CEO of QSBR Innovations Inc. has been awarded the 2019 top 50 over 50 entrepreneurs in Canada. This prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurs over the age of 50 succeeding in Canadian and international business.
QSBRI is pleased to announce a 2 year collaboration project With KACST
November 20th 2017, QSBRI is very pleased to announce the start of a two year collaboration project with KACST (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology). The project focus is the development, construction and testing of a solar driven solid desiccant air conditioning system. For more information please contact QSBRI.
QSBRI Signs Licensing Agreement with SWEP
January 2017,
QSBR Innovations Inc. is pleased to announce that is has completed a licensing agreement with SWEP AB of Sweden. SWEP a world leading brazed plate heat exchanger manufacturer with offices and factories world wide. SWEP is interested in Passive Back Flow technology to keep its brazed plate heat exchangers clean in all types of potable water situations. QSBRI and SWEP on working on product development and roll out of PBF technology for the fourth quarter of 2017.
For more information please contact us.
SWEP is a Dover Company
QSBR Innovations Inc. is pleased to announce that is has completed a licensing agreement with SWEP AB of Sweden. SWEP a world leading brazed plate heat exchanger manufacturer with offices and factories world wide. SWEP is interested in Passive Back Flow technology to keep its brazed plate heat exchangers clean in all types of potable water situations. QSBRI and SWEP on working on product development and roll out of PBF technology for the fourth quarter of 2017.
For more information please contact us.
SWEP is a Dover Company