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Aero Traction Transformer CTI

Development of a new concept of traction transformer cooling. The objective of this project is to propose a lighter and more efficient transformer.

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ARES II

The ARES II (Axial Retention Experiment for PMD sponges) team of HEPIA (HES-SO Geneva) and HEIA-FR (HES-SO Fribourg) students was selected to participate in cycle 10 of the European Space Agency's REXUS/BEXUS programme.

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CoolStock

Thermal ventilation capabilities - Production of a pilot, simulation tools and dimensioning.

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FluVan

The improved performance of small solenoid valves is now increasingly generating a very tedious noise, which can sometimes prevent the use of the device.

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ULM_Prop

Evaluation of a Coanda-effect propulsion system for paramotors.

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EcoCarac

Comparative experimental characterisation of the energy and functional performance of several machine tool typologies.

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Nereid_CTI

Development and construction of a bubble-based direct condensation test bench, production of a Mat/ab simulation model in collaboration with the SME, first measurements and first calculations with the model.

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JETEAU

Geneva water jet simulation - analysis of a nozzle allowing a significant reduction in power.

 

 

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Aero disjoncteurs CTI

Analysis of the aerothermic phenomena at the opening of a circuit breaker for trains.

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CAESAR Team on the REXUS rocket

A team of HEPIA students launches a microgravity experiment on an ESA rocket.