Multiscale Thermal Design

Multiscale Thermal Design

Our research focuses on the development of efficient multi-scale control technologies and system technologies to increase the overall system efficiency by using SISO, MIMO, artificial neural networking, and FDD (fault detection and diagnosis) logic for the heat pump systems and PEM fuel cell systems.

Research Objectives

  • Carbon dioxide heat transfer and system performance
  • Multi type heat pump system enhancement
  • Refrigeration system control and fault detection
  • Fuel cell performance improvement
  • Heat and water management of automotive PEM fuel cell systems
  • Gas crossover in PEM fuel cells

Applications