Fluids Laboratory

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Scientific domain PE3: Condensed Matter Physics PE10: Earth System Science
Keywords fluid dynamics fluids pneumatics
Home partner institution (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Website

Website

Technical staff available Yes
Remote access details No
Remote access available No
Open to external users Yes
Equipment
  • Wind tunnel
  • Physical variable measurement chains (mechanical/fluid-dynamic)
  • Data acquisition and processing systems
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic pressure groups up to 130 kW of installed power
  • Test benches for hydraulic components (pumps, valves, motors and cylinders)
  • Test bench for mobile and agricultural machinery (mini backhoes, shovels, agricultural tractors, etc.)
Open access to updated information database No
Online booking system details No
Online booking system available No
Description

The Fluids Laboratory at CATMech has 500 m² of equipment for applied research in the fields of fluids, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The facilities of the Fluids Division at CATMech offer technological consultancy services and support for both companies and the academic world, from the initial design to numerical simulation and experimental testing.

The facilities enable studies and simulations in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems, as well as applications in machinery and transport. The laboratory provides a platform to develop and validate technological solutions tailored to industrial and academic needs.

Through its experimental and computational capabilities, the laboratory contributes to improving processes and creating innovative solutions in various fields, ensuring a comprehensive approach from design to real-world verification.