Facilities and equipment
CEESE combines experimental laboratories, instrumentation, renewable-energy demonstrators, flow-test systems, rapid prototyping and computational modelling to support sustainable engineering research, industry collaboration and doctoral training.
Integrated experimental and numerical capability
Our facilities support research across thermofluids, energy systems, wind energy, flow control, smart infrastructure, low-carbon technologies and environmental engineering. The equipment is used to generate high-quality experimental data, validate CFD and digital-twin models, test engineering components and develop practical solutions with industrial partners.
Our facilities and equipment
Wind tunnel and aerodynamic test rigs
Laboratory-scale aerodynamic rigs for flow visualisation, pressure measurement, wind-energy component testing and validation of CFD simulations for renewable-energy and ventilation applications.
Wind-energy demonstrators
Physical wind-turbine demonstrators support research into turbine performance, blade behaviour, wake interactions, aeroacoustics and experimental validation of numerical models.
Fluid-flow and pipework test loops
Flow-loop facilities are used for studies of pressure loss, valve behaviour, flow regulation, leakage, hydraulic performance and sustainable operation of industrial fluid systems.
Valve and control-system testing
Instrumented valve rigs enable testing of control valves, actuators and flow-control components, supporting research in process systems, water infrastructure, energy networks and industrial sustainability.
Pressure, sensing and actuation systems
Pressure gauges, pneumatic control units, sensors and data-acquisition systems are used to monitor dynamic behaviour and provide reliable measurements for model validation.
Instrumentation and diagnostics
Transparent test sections, sensor arrays and diagnostic instrumentation support detailed investigation of flow processes, multiphysics behaviour and experimental uncertainty.
Precision components and test specimens
Precision-engineered components, fixtures and test specimens support repeatable experimental work, component characterisation, manufacturing research and validation studies.
Additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping
Rapid prototyping capability supports fast development of experimental fixtures, prototype components, sensor mounts, scaled models and design iterations for applied engineering projects.
Computational modelling, CFD and digital twins
Alongside laboratory testing, CEESE uses CFD, high-performance computing, machine learning and digital-twin workflows to interpret experimental data, predict system behaviour, optimise designs and support decision-making for energy, environment and sustainable engineering applications.