Research at the Division of Heat and Power Technology encompasses the analysis and design of critical components and systems linked to thermal and mechanical energy conversion. Strongly technical approaches are taken to harness renewable energy – solar, wind, and biomass – for providing sustainable electricity, heat, cooling, pure water, and other energy services to single households up to entire cities or regions.
Photo: Researchers of the Division of Heat and Power Technology, December 2024.
Research on heat and power
Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Energy Networks
How can a multitude of existing and new energy components be interconnected for creating synergies such as reduced primary energy use and lower CO2 emissions? How can advanced computational power be adapted to remake the energy system of cities for the improvement of its inhabitants?
How do aerodynamics and aeromechanics contribute to next-generation designs of compressors, expanders, and high-performance components? What ramifications will these developments have for power generation, aviation, and space?
How can heat transfer be effectively applied in the analysis and design of thermally driven components for high efficiency, favorable environmental performance, and low cost? How can this knowledge lead to advances in related thermal processes with applications in electricity production, thermal energy storage, water purification, and others?
How can solar and wind resources be most efficiently employed at large scale to provide electricity to cities and industry? What technologies will be critical for matching energy supply to end use, and for enabling zero or negative CO2 emissions?
As part of its ongoing commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers, the Heat and Power Technology (HPT) division at KTH welcomed Lisa, an eighth-grade student, for a short but engaging vi...
Rafael Guedez (right), Head of Division, is the driving force behind the unit’s recent strategy towards more impactful research and education programs focusing on heat and power solutions for industrial decarbonisation. He works closely with Silvia Trevisan (left), Research Group Leader and Assistant Professor, in organising the heat and power solutions symposium in April. Photo: Priscila Costa Nascimento.
Symposium at KTH advancing heat and power solutions for industrial decarbonisation
26 Mar 2025
There are largely available technologies that could contribute to industrial decarbonisation – lacking is the knowledge and trust in these solutions among different stakeholders. A symposium on heat a...
We are pleased to announce that Silvia Trevisan has been appointed Assistant Professor in Thermal Technologies for Industrial Decarbonization. Her new role builds on years of involvement in research,...
