Design, modeling and testing
of thermal systems and turbomachinery
Turbomachinery
Experimental tests and fluid dynamic models for improved operation and design of:
– transverse and axial fans
– radial and axial turbo expanders
– radial multistage pumps
Internal combustion engines
testing of spark ignition engines powered by gasoline and alternative fuels, and design of their components for performance improvement
Combustors of gas turbines and boilers
fluid dynamic analysis of reactive field and thermoacoustic instabilities with experimental validation
Small-scale ORCs coupled with biomass boilers
Experimental analysis of performance and dynamic operation (transients)