Hydraulic Machines Platform - Administration

The Hydraulic Machinery Technology Platform at EPFL is a center of scientific excellence specializing in research and development of hydraulic machines. Since 1969, the platform has been advancing the state of the art in hydrodynamics applied to hydraulic machines and systems. Their activities focus on education, research, and lab testing services, including performance validation, cavitation, hydro acoustics, numerical simulations, and advanced measurement techniques. The platform offers teaching activities to engineering students, conducts research projects to extend the operating range of hydraulic turbines, and provides consulting services for hydropower projects. They are involved in various research projects such as XFLEX Hydro, HydroLEAP, and SPHEROS, aiming to enhance flexibility services in the hydroelectric sector.