Laboratory of the division of Heat and Power Technology
Welcome to the Heat and Power lab, where we conduct cutting-edge experimental research in turbomachinery aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, gasification, combustion, concentrating solar power, energy storage, and polygeneration.
Introduction
Decades of work have given us significant experimental expertise in heat and power. We are the main turbomachinery side research laboratory at KTH and focusing specifically on machines for land-based applications (stationary turbines) and for transport applications (aircraft engines, marine turbines). We have close cooperation outside the institutional boundaries in order to gather expertise from different areas under one roof, thus creating a unique research environment.
Formerly, the laboratory was located in the current Dance School's premises. Since 2005, we conduct our operations in the mechanical engineering quarter. We have an excellent variety of experimental equipment and are the only lab at KTH, which can carry supersonic tests in continuous operation. Our high-flux solar simulator is a unique test facility for Sweden and allows for achieving directed heating of surfaces up to 1500 degrees Celsius for cutting edge research of high temperature solar receivers and related material. We have an infrastructure to handle high pressures and temperatures, a gas system for combustible gases, etc.
Featured Test Rigs
The Laboratory hosts a number of different research rigs related to our research. The test rigs are often operated by the active researchers in respective research group with support of our lab engineers. Some rigs are more permanent, others are developed and operated only within a specific project cycle.
Turbomachinery and Propulsion
Thermal Technologies and Industrial Processes
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