VITO — Heat Exchanger Design Optimisation
What VITO Does
VITO supports OEM manufacturers in the design and optimisation of heat transfer equipment and heat exchangers, from concept through to validated prototype. With software services and a prototype testing lab, VITO develops feasible solutions within real production constraints, with more efficient use of materials, more compact designs, lower costs and reduced development risk.
Services
- Design and optimisation: Heat exchangers and manifolds, from concept and fast prototyping through to laboratory validation.
- Tailor-made software tools: Parametric optimisation tools for use by R&D teams.
- Feasibility and benchmarking: Studies to identify the optimisation potential of existing or prototype products.
- Licensable patents: Access to patented generative unit-cell optimisation technology.
How It Works
- Empirical design methods: Engineering principles, simulation and digital twins.
- Generative unit-cell optimisation: Patented 3D shape optimisation of fins and channels.
- Multi-scale simulations: Accurate and fast CFD results at lower computational cost.
- High-fidelity correlations: Reliable predictions of pressure drop and heat-transfer performance.
Why VITO
- Independent research organization with a prototype testing lab
- Patented generative optimisation technology
- Multi-scale CFD and high-fidelity correlation expertise
- Designs aligned with real manufacturing constraints
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this service for?
Manufacturers of heat transfer equipment and heat exchangers, with applications including HVAC, industrial processes and electronics cooling.
What deliverables can we expect?
Optimised design concepts, validated prototype performance, parametric software tools and clear recommendations for next steps.
What is the typical investment range?
Costs depend on equipment complexity, study scope and validation depth. VITO provides transparent scoping and tailored proposals.
Contact
Visit our heat exchanger design page or vito.be to get in touch.