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Experimental and numerical study of digitally fabricated heaters
The goal of this thesis is to investigate the implications of geometry and surface temperatures of digitally fabricated structures on heat transfer. The study will involve conducting experiments on proof-of-concept prototypes as well as validation of transient energy models.
Keywords: Digital fabrication, building systems, heat transfer, numerical, experimental, simulations, measurements, 3D printing.
Recent developments in digital fabrication methods allow for automation of building processes without the compromise of component normalization. These methods can also be extended to integrate HVAC systems directly into building structures. The ability to customize geometry, vary material properties and thermally activate building elements offers engineers and architects new design opportunities to meet operational and embodied energy targets and to improve lifecycle energy performance in the building industry.
Recent developments in digital fabrication methods allow for automation of building processes without the compromise of component normalization. These methods can also be extended to integrate HVAC systems directly into building structures. The ability to customize geometry, vary material properties and thermally activate building elements offers engineers and architects new design opportunities to meet operational and embodied energy targets and to improve lifecycle energy performance in the building industry.
Within the ‘Fireplace 2.0’ project, new concepts of digitally fabricated heat distribution systems
for building applications are explored. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the implications of geometry and surface temperatures of digitally fabricated structures on heat transfer. The study will involve conducting experi-ments on proof-of-concept prototypes within an existing testing chamber. The experimental results will be used to calibrate transient energy models, which will be used to develop geomet-rically optimized structures for specific heating/cooling applications.
Within the ‘Fireplace 2.0’ project, new concepts of digitally fabricated heat distribution systems for building applications are explored. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the implications of geometry and surface temperatures of digitally fabricated structures on heat transfer. The study will involve conducting experi-ments on proof-of-concept prototypes within an existing testing chamber. The experimental results will be used to calibrate transient energy models, which will be used to develop geomet-rically optimized structures for specific heating/cooling applications.
We are looking for motivated students with engineering background and knowledge/interest in heat transfer and fluid mechanics and/or experimental techniques to study new concepts of digitally fabricated heat distribution systems for building applications. Please send a summary of previous experience (e.g. BSc thesis, etc.) with your application to:
Illias Hischier
http://www.systems.arch.ethz.ch/about-us/team/team-zurich/illias-hischier.html
illias.hischier@arch.ethz.ch
We are looking for motivated students with engineering background and knowledge/interest in heat transfer and fluid mechanics and/or experimental techniques to study new concepts of digitally fabricated heat distribution systems for building applications. Please send a summary of previous experience (e.g. BSc thesis, etc.) with your application to: