Work packages

To create a sustainable cross-disciplinary research program, we focus on industrial needs with research topics shaped by the partners. These topics are developed into projects through collaboration between industry and academia, hosted by academic partners with direct industrial involvement. To ensure effective knowledge transfer, research output will be tailored to industry needs. This circular workflow promotes continuous knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and practical implementation.

The activities within AdTherM are divided into three categories: research projects, education and dissemination, and service and support. The research-focused work packages presented below, WP1-5, cover key areas such as heat transfer, reactive flows, multiphase flow, electrolyzers, and energy systems. The technical WP’s are supported by WP6 -Dissemination, Outreach and Exploitation, WP 7 -Graduate School, and WP 8 -Center Management.

Work Package 1

Heat transfer and pressure drop enhancement techniques

There is an urgent need from all industrial partners to investigate and develop traditional heat transfer enhancements, whilst limiting the pressure drop. Examples of heat transfer enhancement technologies are Additive Manufacturing (AM) printed materials with integrated microchannels, meta-materials with exceptional...
Work Package 2

Heat transfer in reacting flow

Chemically reacting flows present a complex and fascinating challenge due to the interactions between physics and chemistry across a wide range of length and time scales. These flows also have many practical applications. The understanding and control of reacting flow...
Work Package 3

Multiphase flow and heat transfer

The challenges of multiphase flows—an area critical to many industrial processes—are addressed in this work package. The objectives are that for multiphase flows: i) Increase the knowledge of how flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions interact. ii) Refine existing models...
Work Package 4

Electrolyzers

Electrolyzers are expected to be a key component in future sustainable energy systems, converting electricity to hydrogen and some surplus heat. The Nordic steel producers SSAB and Stegra are expected to become substantial consumers of hydrogen within just a few...
Work Package 5

Energy transport, energy storage and heat recovery

There is a growing need in industrial processes to enhance heat recovery at the design level, aiming to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. One approach being developed involves creating a digital twin, where potential heat sources and sinks can be...