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      Thermal engineering

      Experimental and computational analysis of heat transport, storage, thermodynamic processes and combustion.

      The institute has extensive expertise in thermodynamics, whereby power and cooling processes are optimised using simulation and measurement technology. We analyse and optimise heat transfer and pressure losses in fluids for energy-efficient processes.

      Thermal Engineering at the FHNW Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering

      At the institute, we have state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise to analyse, simulate and optimise heat transfer. In addition to conventional measurement methods, we use advanced measurement techniques such as heat flux probes or imaging measurement methods in the infrared range to investigate complex issues of research partners on customised test benches, e.g. investigations of various microstructured surfaces.

      The applications range from optimising cooling in power semiconductors, investigating deformations and residual stresses in quenching processes to investigating heat transfer in high-precision sensors. Together with the Centre for Casting and the Materials Laboratory at the FHNW, we also analyse thermal and mechanical aspects of casting processes.

      To summarise, our test benches provide realistic test environments for thermal engineering challenges. We also use thermo-mechanical-electrical simulations and optical measurement technology for detailed analyses.

      Contact and cooperation

      With our expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, we look forward to hearing from you to develop customised solutions for your company.

      About FHNW

      Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering
      Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering
      Norbert Hofmann

      Prof. Dr. Norbert Hofmann

      Lecturer in thermo-mechanical and casting simulation

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 73 98 (undefined)

      E-mail

      norbert.hofmann@fhnw.ch

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      Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

      Matthias Stark

      Prof. Dr. Matthias Stark

      Lecturer for Energy Systems Engineering

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 88 07

      E-mail

      matthias.stark@fhnw.ch

      Address

      Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

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