Theoretical and Experimental Methods for design, Performance Evaluation and Simulation of Turbomachinery (TEMPEST)
The group aims to advance the knowledge and techniques related to turbomachinery by combining theoretical and experimental approaches. This interdisciplinary field contributes to the development of more efficient, reliable, and sustainable machines for various applications, including power generation, aviation, marine and industrial processes.
Fields of expertise
Design, Simulation and Optimization of Turbomachinery for Compressible Flows
Modelling of Gas Turbines Engines for Propulsion (Turbojets, Turbofans, Turboprops, Unducted Turbofans, Turboshafts and Adaptable Cycle Engines)
Development of Multi-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Codes (RANS, LES, Hybrid methods) for Mild and Highly-Compressible Turbulent Flows
Design, modelling and test of 1000-N class turbojets for UAVs
Modelling of Fluid-Structure Interaction in Turbomachinery
Design, modelling and test of Waterjet and Propellers for Marine Propulsion
Fluid-dynamics of Wind Turbines (HAWT and VAWT)
People
Faculty
PhD Ernesto Benini
Full professor
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PhD Francesco De Vanna
Assistant professor
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PhD Andrea Magrini
Assistant professor
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Team Members
MsC Alberto Baù
Post-graduate research fellow
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M.Sc. Manuel Casablanca
PhD student
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MsC Stefano Regazzo
PhD student
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