The main areas of research are two-phase flow (air-particle and liquid-bubble flows),
offshore and coastal modelling, and combusting flow. Most of the projects have strong industrial links.
Of central importance is the application of a new flow measurement method known as Particle Image
Velocimetry (PIV). We have become a world leader in the application of PIV to Engineering flow
problems. Recent work includes studies of oceanic internal waves, flow in heat exchangers and wind
turbine performance prediction. Project partners include Rolls Royce International Combustion, the
Health and Safety Executive, HR Wallingford, Aerpac UK and HTFS Harwell.
The Wave Power team was established in 1974 to carry out research into the design of a device for
extracting energy from sea waves, which became known as the Salter Duck. The original focus on wave
energy systems has since widened to include: air turbine design, explosives suppression,
mine clearance, high efficiency computer controlled hydraulics for manufacturing and mobile
equipment; anti-vibration mountings for isolation of precision processes and Stirling engines.
The underlying theme is computer controlled electro-mechanical solutions to engineering design.
The main areas of research are two-phase flow (air-particle and liquid-bubble flows),
offshore and coastal modelling, and combusting flow. Most of the projects have strong industrial links.
Of central importance is the application of a new flow measurement method known as Particle Image
Velocimetry (PIV). We have become a world leader in the application of PIV to Engineering flow
problems. Recent work includes studies of oceanic internal waves, flow in heat exchangers and wind
turbine performance prediction. Project partners include Rolls Royce International Combustion, the
Health and Safety Executive, HR Wallingford, Aerpac UK and HTFS Harwell.
The Wave Power team was established in 1974 to carry out research into the design of a device for
extracting energy from sea waves, which became known as the Salter Duck. The original focus on wave
energy systems has since widened to include: air turbine design, explosives suppression,
mine clearance, high efficiency computer controlled hydraulics for manufacturing and mobile
equipment; anti-vibration mountings for isolation of precision processes and Stirling engines.
The underlying theme is computer controlled electro-mechanical solutions to engineering design.