Projects

Research project

Numerical investigation of shock-attenuation and shock-vehicle interaction inside closed tube with applications in vacuum transport systems

Shock waves are generated due to the operation of the vehicle at high speed in closed tubes or tunnels. Such shock waves can interact with the preceding vehicle or other structures in the closed tube system particularly in Hyperloop operations.

Research project

Flow Resistance of Fires in Road Tunnels

For once, the IET is not working on a renewable energy or energy efficiency project, but one that could save lives in the future.

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Virtual product development of ultrasonic measuring devices

The requirements for flow measurement devices are always changing. An acceleration of development cycles can be achieved with virtual product development combined with prototype construction.

Research project

Spark horns - electric arcs in simulation and experiment

Spark gaps serve as protection against overvoltages, and consist of two electrodes in a V-shaped arrangement. In the event of overvoltage, for example due to a lightning strike, an arc is generated at the shortest section. This is driven away from the narrow point by the induced magnetic field. The lengthening of the arc path and…

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WABEsense - Digitization of well tubes of alpine springs

Within the framework of the FOEN/UTF project WABEsense, hardware and software were developed to digitally measure the well pits. This makes it possible to simulate runoff, which can be used for an optimal water balance.

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Smart regional water management

According to a study, the region around Amriswil is most affected by water shortages in the canton of Thurgau. Intelligent models have given rise to Smart Water, a digital platform that measures water consumption live and produces accurate forecasts for demand planning by municipalities, agriculture and industry, thus providing…