Fluid Machinery and Systems for Energy and Environment

The Fluid Machinery and Systems for Energy and Environment group conducts research on:

• Energy efficiency and process optimization: Identification of inefficiencies in production systems and formulation of solutions to minimize energy loss and environmental impact.
• Sustainable energy use: Promotion of renewable energy sources and integration into existing energy systems.
• Performance estimation of energy systems: Analysis of both conventional and advanced systems for energy conversion using fossil and renewable resources,
• Energy storage systems: Development of technologies for renewable energy storage, including Power-to-Heat, Power-to-Gas, and Power-to-Fuel solutions.
• Innovative cryogenic technologies: Design and performance optimization of systems for liquefaction of natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen.
• Thermochemical biomass conversion: Advanced studies on gasification processes for lignocellulosic biomass.
• Internal combustion engine optimization: Enhancement of two- and four-stroke engine performance, including validation of biofuels derived from biomass.
• Rotating fluid machinery: Analysis and characterization of advanced rotating expanders for microgeneration applications.