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Division of Heat and Power Technology

Research at the Division of Heat and Power Technology encompasses the analysis and design of critical components and systems linked to thermal and mechanical energy conversion. Strongly technical approaches are taken to harness renewable energy – solar, wind, and biomass – for providing sustainable electricity, heat, cooling, pure water, and other energy services to single households up to entire cities or regions.

Researchers of the Division of Heat and Power Technology, April 2025. Photo: Domotion

Research on heat and power

Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Energy Networks

How can a multitude of existing and new energy components be interconnected for creating synergies such as reduced primary energy use and lower CO2 emissions? How can advanced computational power be adapted to remake the energy system of cities for the improvement of its inhabitants?

Turbomachinery and Propulsion

How do aerodynamics and aeromechanics contribute to next-generation designs of compressors, expanders, and high-performance components? What ramifications will these developments have for power generation, aviation, and space?

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Thermal Technologies for Decarbonization

How can heat transfer be effectively applied in the analysis and design of thermally driven components for high efficiency, favorable environmental performance, and low cost? How can this knowledge lead to advances in related thermal processes with applications in electricity production, thermal energy storage, water purification, and others?

Energy and Industrial Process Systems Engineering

How can solar and wind resources be most efficiently employed at large scale to provide electricity to cities and industry? What technologies will be critical for matching energy supply to end use, and for enabling zero or negative CO2 emissions?

Meet the Division of Heat and Power Technology

News

  • KTH Hosts International Workshop on Remote Labs to Support Engineering Education in Ukraine
    26 Jun 2025


    In response to the challenges facing Ukrainian universities due to the ongoing war, KTH Royal Institute of Technology co-organized an international workshop focused on remote laboratory solutions. The...

  • From Classroom to Career
    20 Jun 2025


    In June, more than 50 master’s students at the Department of Energy Technology (KTH) presented their final theses, marking the culmination of their academic journey—and showcasing strong collaboration...

  • Ellen, Carolina, and Quentin
    Student Collaboration at KTH
    23 May 2025


    As part of the Power2Powder research project, two KTH bachelor students and an international intern have contributed to the development and testing of a particle heat exchanger rig. Their work support...

Recent publications

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C. A. Tavera Guerrero et al., "Aeroelastic Response in an Oscillating Transonic Compressor Cascade : An Experimental and Numerical Approach," International Journal of Turbomachinery, Propulsion and Power, vol. 10, no. 2, 2025.
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C. A. Tavera Guerrero, "Leading Edge Erosion Influence on the Aeroelastic Response in a Transonic Compressor Cascade : A Numerical and Experimental Approach," Doctoral thesis Stockholm : KTH Royal Institute of Technology, TRITA-ITM-AVL, 2025:17, 2025.
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P. Costa Nascimento et al., "Mitigation strategies for electric vehicle impact on power systems : A comprehensive probabilistic method," Electric power systems research, vol. 247, 2025.
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T. Ruan, "Decentralized PV systems in Sweden : Techno-economic analysis with a case study of Stockholm," Doctoral thesis Stockholm, Sweden : KTH Royal Institute of Technology, TRITA-ITM-AVL, 2025:16, 2025.
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Y. Ma, G. Xie and W. Wang, "Influences of wall materials on flow and thermal performance of S-CO2 at high pressure and heat flux," International journal of thermal sciences, vol. 214, 2025.
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X. Chen et al., "Automation and synchronisation on electro-hydraulic lifting system of tunnel boring machine segment assembly," International Journal of Hydromechatronics, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 94-120, 2025.
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H. Mårtensson, "Fan Performance and Aerodynamic Forces with Boundary Layer Ingestion," Doctoral thesis stockholm,sweden : KTH Royal Institute of Technology, TRITA-ITM-AVL, 2025:10, 2025.
Full list in the KTH publications portal

Vision and mission

Our vision as an equitable, sustainable and resilient low-carbon future.

Our missions is to contribute to the development of sustainable societies through research and teaching in heat and power technology.