Nano Heat Transfer Laboratory
The Nano Heat Transfer Lab aims at researching innovative solutions to enhance the two-phase heat transfer by the introduction of advanced materials, nano-depositions, nano-coatings, surface treatments, and enhanced nano- and micro-geometries.
In the Nano Heat Transfer Lab we study these innovative techniques thanks to the wide range of cutting-edge equipment available and the research group’s deep knowledge of the topic.
Experimental Facilities
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Test rig for heat transfer coefficients measurement during nucleated boiling on metal foams and nano-deposited surfaces.
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Experimental set up to produce nanoparticle depositions by nucleate boiling of nanofluids.
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Experimental set up for the study of phase change materials (PCM) associated with metal foams or nanoparticles to improve the thermal storage efficiency and the electronic components cooling.
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Experimental set up for measuring the contact angle (wettability) of fluids on surfaces at room temperature.
Advanced Thermal Solutions Laboratory
The Advanced Thermal Solutions Lab aims at researching innovative solutions in different heat transfer fields, from thermal energy storage to heat sinks for electronics and fusion energy components, using innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.
Experimental Facilities
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Test rig for heat transfer coefficients and pressure drops measurement of two-phase refrigerants inside mini microfin tubes.
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Test rig for heat transfer coefficients and pressure drops measurement of two-phase refrigerants on innovative, micro- and nano-structured composite materials.
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Experimental set up for the study of phase change materials (PCM) associated with metal foams or nanoparticles to improve the thermal storage efficiency and the electronic components cooling.
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Experimental set up for measuring the thermal conductivity of 3D printed metals.
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Experimental set up for the study of optimized geometries implementing metal additive manufacturing with thermal energy storage using PCM at room temperature.
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Experimental set up for the study of electronics cooling with PCM at room temperature.
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Experimental set up for the study of 3D printed conformal cooling channels in fusion energy components.