Research area

Theoretical and applied research directions

• Heat and mass transfer fundamental processes (evaporation, condensation, absorption, evaporative cooling, drying) – modelling, simulation and experimental approaches;
• Thermodynamic analysis of equipment and systems;
• Optimization and upgrade of thermal equipment and systems (thermal systems with boilers of medium and high capacity, condensing boiler systems for heating, heat exchangers, cogeneration systems, heat pipes etc.)
• Optimization and upgrade of refrigeration equipment and systems (vapor compression and absorption) for different applications; studies concerning efficient refrigeration equipment and systems for air conditioning;
• Upgrade and optimization of heat pumps systems;
• Studies regarding the behavior of materials and equipment from various fields (e.g. electronics and electrical engineering) under temperature differences and frost-defrost cycles;
• Studies concerning the environmental impact of the refrigerants in various systems;
• Optimization and upgrade of thermal systems using energy from renewable sources (solar energy, geothermal energy etc.);
• Studies and experimental research concerning the refrigeration time of products and cooling processes optimization in the food industry.