The emphasis of the education and research is on environmentally friendly energy transformation. The research is directed towards thermodynamic properties of media, heat transfer, studies of components and systems for heat pump, refrigeration and cooling.
Well-equipped laboratories and access to powerful computers provide the foundation for activities which are on a very high level, and, which are recognized as such, internationally. Because of the excellence of our educational program, a number of projects are carried out in collaboration with, and with support from, industry and research organizations, within Sweden and also internationally. Our main fields of research can be divided into the following areas:
Thermodynamic cycles in general, with special interest in applications for heat pumps and refrigeration engineering.
Working media, practical as well as theoretical studies of "new" refrigerants as replacements to CFC- and HCFC-type media (so called "Freons"). The area also includes secondary refrigerants for indirect systems.
Heat transfer correlations and techniques for heat exchange. Theoretical and practical developments especially for applications to boiling and condensing media, compact heat exchangers and for cooling of electronic components using different approaches.
Components and systems for heat pumps and refrigeration. Experiences obtained in converting systems and components to use new, environmental friendly refrigerants, including the use of mixtures and "natural" substances.
Fax number to the Division: 08-20 41 61
Phone number to Secretary: 08-790 7401, 08-790 7451
