Aerothermal and energy control of complex systems
Our plateau is made up of a set of platforms dedicated to characterizing fluids, heat transfer and energy conversion under severe conditions (high temperature, high speed and/or small dimensions).
General presentation
In particular, it enables us to study the characteristics of fluids in the vicinity of surfaces and interfaces (aerodynamic behavior of drops in the evaporation phase, study of particle emissions and deposits, characterization of the aerodynamic wake of various geometries) at different scales (Microscopic to macroscopic).
This plateau also opens up the prospect of energetic and dynamic control of complex systems with a view to reducing their energy cost and thus increasing their overall efficiency and performance.
Keywords
Mechanics, thermics, fluidics, dynamics, energetics, combustion, characterization, control, optimization, biology, micro and macroscopic scales.
Skills
Platform Soufflerie: Fundamental and applied aerodynamic characterization in the fields of land and sea transport - this platform is part of the CONTRAERO regional platform co-funded by the State, the Hauts-de-France region with the CPER RITMEA 2021 - 2027 project and the Féder OP.
Platform énergétique: Characterization of systems for converting thermal energy into mechanical/electrical energy (hot-air and internal combustion engines, biomass cogeneration unit) C'est platforms continue their development - (this platform is integrated into the PEGASE regional platform co-financed by the State, the Hauts-de-France region with the CPER RITMEA 2021 - 2027 project and the PO Féder.
Platform Microfluidics: Aerothermal characterization of fluid behavior at very small scales (drops and microchannels)
Example of work
Flow control developing on a motor vehicle in order to reduce its consumption/Characterization of a natural and torrefied wood pellet boiler as an alternative fuel for clean energy production.
Development of innovative cooling systems for motors and energy storage systems for electric vehicles.
