
The CO-simulation of UNsTeady aERodynamics (COUNTER)
COUNTER: Integrating wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations to a deeper level: A novel methodology using structured data-driven models An important challenge in the operation and maintenance of wind turbines is the accurate prediction of the unsteady aerodynamic and hydrodynami...
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Citizens4PED
The Citizens4PED project aims at contributing to the development of Positive Energy Districts (PED) in four existing neighbourhoods in Belgium, Austria and Italy, by intertwining several dimensions: techno-energetic, socio-economic, and institutional/policy. To this purpose, it leverages...
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FLEX-CHP
The FLEX-CHP project aims at quantifying the potential contribution of biomass- and waste-fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit to the safety of supply and to the network balance in Belgium. We collaborate with two industrial partners: 2Valorise and Entras .
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H2-HeatNet
The H2-HeatNet project aims at developping a planification tool for the integration of hydrogen-based energy systems into urban district heating networks.
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CIREC - Secure and Circular Material flows for Electricity Security of Supply
The CIREC project investigates uncertainties related to international material flows that can have a strong impact on the security of electricity supply. Different material flows are investigated: geopolitical uncertainties on the natural gas supply, biomass for energy purposes, and inter...
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Investigation of aerothermodynamic phenomena of ground testing facilities
Thermal Protection System (TPS) is vital to protect capsules from the extreme heat fluxes encountered during atmospheric re-entry.
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Heat network in Brussels North District
BRITE is carrying out a pre-feasibility study for the development of a heat network in Brussels North District. The heat demand and the potential green heat sources will be mapped out.
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ORCHESTRA
The ORCHESTRA project aims at investigating the Operational Characterisation of Sugar Cane residues for Energy Production in the Cuban Industry.
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Be-HyFE: Belgian Hydrogen Fundamental Expertise
Be-HyFE stands for "Belgian Hydrogen Fundamental Expertise". This project will create a Belgian homebase for academic hydrogen expertise by establishing a core group of 16 broadly trained and highly networked researchers. Want to know more about Be-HyFE?
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Multi-objective optimisation of heat networks design and operation
The integration of renewable energy sources in District Heating Networks (DHNs) is a very efficient way to reduce the impact of the heating sector on climate change. The cost-effectiveness of the adaptation of existing networks or the deployment of new networks based on renewable sou...
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Active clearance control for flow machinery
The aim of this project is to improve the performance of screw compressors with innovative micro positioning systems for clearance control and from insights obtained via finite element simulations.
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RODEO: Reduced-order models for plasma-assisted combustion
New technological challenges in combustion science require reliable ignition and flame stabilization in demanding conditions.
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