Design and simulation of innovative solutions in the fields of energy, heat, power and flow. Relevant problems in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer are analysed using experimental methods in the laboratory.
Thermal and Fluid Engineering is a specialisation of the Bachelor of Science programme in Mechanical Engineering in close cooperation with the FHNW Institute for Thermo and Fluid Engineering.
In addition to the basics in general energy engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion engines as well as turbomachines and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a wide range of laboratory exercises complements the knowledge towards a practical understanding, from flow to combustion as well as the processes in and around turbomachines and combustion engines. Experimental methods, measurement and control technology and data analysis are also an important part of the training. In addition to laboratory exercises, the training includes the design and layout of test facilities with all safety requirements.
The socio-politically relevant issues such as emissions of CO2 or other pollutants such as NOx, resource limitation and sustainability as well as the issues such as measuring temperatures, pressures and flow rates are highly topical topics and therefore also the contents of this specialisation.
