Introduction to Fluid & Process

The fluid phenomena are present in nearly all engineering processes – from physical fluid streams flowing over cables, pipelines, and chambers to enable material and energy transport, conversion, and storage, to virtual fluid flows of information across smart grids, the Internet, and wireless networks. Despite decades of research, the fundamental theories and technologies – even the conventional fluid dynamic behaviors – remain far from fully understood, and new domains and novel processes continue to emerge, adding complexity and opportunities for innovation. 

Our research group addresses these gaps by bridging theory and practice for complex fluid and energy systems. We specialize in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), advanced process modeling, control and monitoring strategies, uncertainty analysis, and sensor integration for real-time insights and optimization. A key strength is our ability to validate models on physical setups, ensuring solutions work beyond simulation. Our work spans fundamental modeling to full-scale implementation, supporting industrial applications and the green transition. We actively develop and integrate technologies for CO₂ capture and utilization (CCU), Power-to-X (PtX), combustion optimization, power plants, green fuel production, sector coupling, fluid transportation, and pyrolysis. Our approach is very multidisciplinary, combining energy, chemical, and electrical engineering to solve complex problems in fluid and energy systems. We work closely with industry and research partners to address challenges, especially in the offshore energy sector or large-scale process integration near the coast.