Thermofluids

Mission

To perform  and deliver high quality research, development and consulting in the fields of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

Vision

Our research and development outputs are innovative, practical and commercially useful.   We work with industries to maximise the potential of their products and processes.

Scope

The indutries and areas covered by this group include: Refrigeration, air-conditioning, power production, thermal processes, heat exchangers,  food industry, combustion systems, etc.

Group Leader

Dr Roy Nates

Projects:

Mike Protheroe
Project:Simulation of variable fluid properties parallel plate heat exchanger for educational purposes

Tauqir haider Syed
Project: An Optimization of a D-50 Distillation system

Alma Mahnic-Kadu
Project: An Optimum airconditioning software for New Zealand Environment