01.12.23

This is how IEFE researchers want to move our satellites in space in the future

A new type of chemical micro-propulsion system powered by water and aluminium powder is set to manoeuvre small satellites safely and reliably in space in the future. The propulsion system is being developed by a research team from IEFE, the…

24.11.23

ZHAW institutes prove functionality of foldable PV roof

The ZHAW institutes IEFE and IMES have validated the Urbanbox retractable photovoltaic roof from iWorks AG over the past few months. As part of an Innosuisse project and with the support of the Swiss Climate Foundation, the ZHAW researchers have been…

06.02.23

New KK Win centre of excellence for chillers and heat pump technology in Winterthur

KK Win is a joint initiative of the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE) at the ZHAW and the Swiss Technical College Winterthur (STFW). The platform is aimed at professionals from the sector and provides a quick and uncomplicated…

15.11.22

IEFE supports the development of a heat pump powered by natural refrigerant

As part of an Innosuisse project, HEIM AG has developed a particularly sustainable brine-to-water heat pump with the support of the ZHAW Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering IEFE. The prototype created by HEIM AG was put through its…

13.07.22

Best Paper Award - Paper from NTNU Trondheim and ZHAW wins prize at ASME Turbo Expo 2022

For their paper «Acoustic-convective interference in transfer functions of methane/hydrogen and pure hydrogen flames» researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering…

24.06.22

Challenges in charging technology - published article in the Bulletin

In the June issue of the trade journal "Bulletin" an article by the research group Electrical Storage Systems and Power Electronics from the ZHAW Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering was published. The text deals with developments and…

01.06.22

Energiezukunft 2022 – Wandel der Energiesysteme

An der diesjährigen Fachveranstaltung Energiezukunft, am 22. Juni in Aarau, steht der Wandel der Energiesysteme und der Fachkräfte im Vordergrund. Prof. Dr. Franz Baumgartner ist Studiengangsleiter für Energie- und Umwelttechnik an der ZHAW in…

18.05.22

New refrigeration compressor tool from ZHAW enables detailed comparison of construction types

In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), the Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE) has developed a refrigeration compressor tool, which is now freely accessible on the SFOE website. After entering the…

25.04.22

Poster prize for ZHAW School of Engineering: Bachelor's thesis from the Energy and Environmental Engineering program wins at renowned solar conference in Bern

At the recent Solar Conference in Bern on 29.03.2022, students Arturo Bänziger and Andrin Schneider were rewarded for their hard work: the two were awarded the poster prize for their bachelor thesis on solar optimisers.

24.03.22

Brenet workshop «Building-related Multienergy-Systems: Exploring future products and services for decarbonization»

The brenet building network held the third workshop in the series "Building-related Multienergy-Systems" on 24 March. The focus of the event was on solutions with multi-energy systems (systems with different energy sources for heating, ventilation,…

23.11.21

IEFE measurement report shows: Swiss-German photovoltaic storage system is among the best on the market

The ZHAW Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE) measured a photovoltaic storage system for the companies KACO new energy and Energy Depot. The results caused a sensation at the Energy Storage Inspection of the Berlin University of…

24.08.21

Ice instead of battery: ZHAW researchers investigate ice storage system

Almost two-thirds of the energy required by supermarket branches is used to cool food. Therefore, it seems obvious that excess self-produced photovoltaic electricity could be stored in the form of ice. In a project initiated by Coop, the company…

07.06.21

ASME Turbo Expo 2021

The Turbo Expo is an event all about the turbomachinery industry, organised by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME. At the Turbo Expo 2021 from 07 to 11 June, ZHAW researcher Mirko Bothien lead a panel on hydrogen combustion and a…

20.04.21

Dutch intern Yannick van Til at the ZHAW School of Engineering: "I fell in love with the country and the people"

Despite Corona, 23-year-old Yannick van Til from Delft in the Netherlands decided to do a five-month internship abroad. In this interview he talks about his work at the ZHAW Institute of Energy Systems and Fluid Engineering (IEFE) and how he explored…

09.03.21

With heat pump and induction: ZHAW researchers develop an efficient coffee machine

In an innovation project with the company Aequator, the ZHAW School of Engineering has developed an energy-efficient coffee machine. The special feature: the machine heats the coffee water in three steps. A combination of waste heat utilisation, heat…

29.01.21

Three ZHAW institutes optimize sliding windows with pneumatic sealing system

With its "air-lux" system, Krapf AG is one of the leading suppliers of sliding windows in glass facades. Now the company is working with the ZHAW School of Engineering on the further development of its product. Innosuisse is funding the project.

13.12.20

Calculate flows easily: Reference work on hydraulic transients published

ZHAW researcher Zhengji Zhang published a monograph. His work deals with flow processes in hydroelectric power plants and reveals a simple solution to a complex calculation problem.

01.12.20

Technical lecture about solar module-level power electronics

For power electronics at the level of individual solar modules, suppliers promise performance advantages of up to 20 percent. Franz Baumgartner, head of the ZHAW Energy and Environmental Technology degree programme, has examined this promise and will…

21.11.20

New method for planning photovoltaic systems: "This is an easy way to save money"

Today, the planning of small photovoltaic systems is as expensive as the modules themselves. To reduce costs, ZHAW researcher Franz Baumgartner uses a futuristic-looking technology called Augmented Reality.

17.08.20

Induction unit with ZHAW battery wins prize after prize

The InductWarm® battery module is used to keep food warm. Now the innovative device is causing a sensation – with three awards in six months. ZHAW researchers have played a major role in this success.