Laboratory of Applied Multiphase Thermal Engineering (LAMTE)

The Laboratory of Applied Multiphase Thermal Engineering (LAMTE) specializes in both fundamental and applied thermal fluid research. The main area of expertise is in phase change heat transfer processes and materials for use in thermal storage and/or temperature control systems; for example storage of thermal energy from solar panels or waste heat.  This makes it the only laboratory in the country directly dedicated to the study and applications of phase change processes from the heat transfer side of the process.

The expertise extents to applied thermal processes with a lot of work done on temperature control of electronic components. Research problems are tackled experimentally and numerically (finite element, finite volume, CFD) and lead to design of innovative solutions, also performed in the lab.

Research related to Ocean Engineering (tidal energy, sensor design, etc.) is also performed, mainly through the use of advanced CFD to study such systems and help optimize designs.