Lecture by Prof. Sławomir Dykas: The Role of Turbomachinery in the Energy Transition

In this lecture, Prof. Dykas will explore the evolving role of turbomachines in the context of the energy transition. He will trace the historical development of turbomachinery, highlighting the significant efficiency improvements over the past 150 years and the new challenges presented by modern energy demands. The discussion will cover the adaptation of turbomachines for various working fluids and conditions, emphasising their importance in both traditional thermal power installations and autonomous operations like Power-to-X-to-Power and energy storage systems. Prof. Dykas will underscore the critical need for high efficiency and reliability in turbomachine design to minimise energy losses and ensure effective energy conversion and storage, arguing that turbomachines are essential components in the successful implementation of sustainable energy technologies.

 Prof. Sławomir Dykas (Silesian University of Technology, Poland) with 30 years of experience in analysing and designing turbomachinery components, has focused his research on flow path design using numerical techniques and, more recently, on two-phase transonic flows in turbomachinery channels.