Fluid engineering

Fluid engineering involves the assessment of flows by determining and analysing force effects, pressures and velocities. This knowledge is important for the development, design and improvement of flow or flow-conducting components and the associated processes.

Fluid Engineering at the FHNW Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering

At the institute, fluid engineering includes modelling, testing and validation to enable well-founded, efficient and practical improvements. Examples of applications include the design of atomizing nozzles, cooling channels, compressors and turbines. Such designs examine, among other things, the influence of different dimensioning and operating conditions in order to achieve maximum efficiency and performance. The applications range from the low to high pressure, taking phase changes etc. into account.

The institute has experience and expertise in the field of test benches. This enables realistic test environments to be created for issues in the field of fluid engineering. The test benches make it possible to simulate various conditions and scenarios to test problematic operating states and develop specific solutions. In addition, flow simulations (CFD) and optical measurement technology can be used to visualise and analyse the fluid flows. Air flows can also be analysed in our instrumented wind tunnels (Göttingen and supersonic wind tunnel).

A specific example of fluid engineering at the institute is the successful development of new, energy-efficient snow lance. The technical expertise in fluid engineering and experiments in the laboratory were necessary to optimise the snow lance and its operating state in a targeted manner and thus maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Contact and cooperation

With our expertise, supported by test benches, optical measurement technology and CFD, we are ready to jointly develop suitable fluid engineering solutions for your company and look forward to hearing from you.