The WEL Research Institute supports strategic research through programmes emanating from the universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Our departments are: 

Dans les applications aéronautiques et spatiales les besoins en régulation de température augmentent (avion plus électrique, satellites grandissants) et les systèmes actuels de régulation atteignent leurs limites.

MPL2030 vise l’étude et le développement d’un système de transfert de chaleur encore nouveau dans ces domaines d’application : la boucle diphasique à pompage mécanique (MPL diphasique).

Les systèmes diphasiques de transfert de chaleur, les meilleurs en termes de performances, ne sont pas encore utilisés dans l’aéronautique.

Drone inspection of high-voltage power lines.

Associated cluster : MecaTech

Potential of cryogenic valve and space exchanger technologies applied to an aircraft H2 fuel system environment.

Production of surface structures (called riblet) on aerodynamic system parts, allowing a reduction of drag.

ID works together with its affiliate Desimone to offer a wide range of services to our industrial customers. We have a vast experience in R&D and innovation programs, that allow us to support you at a very early stage of the conception of an automated production system, including most industry 4.0 technologies.

One of our key specialties is the full automation of Quality Control and NDT processes, mastering techniques such as Eddy Current, industrial vision, contactless metrology, etc and integrating them in custom made machines.

Pulsaart by AGC offers state-of-the-art anechoic chambers for fast, accurate, and repeatable antenna measurements from 50 MHz to 18 GHz. The Gantry Anechoic Chamber is optimized for far-field 3D dual-polarization measurements, accommodating large aerospace components, UAV platforms, and satellite antennas up to 6.0 meters and 3000 kg (470 MHz – 18 GHz). The Multiprobe Anechoic Chamber enables high-speed near-field testing across 50 MHz – 6 GHz, supporting 8 measurement ports for precise radiation pattern evaluation.

The wide range of performances (power, pressure, temperatures, etc.), coupled with the test bed's ability to carry out altitude tests for all engine operating conditions, makes BeCOVER a unique centre in Europe, if not the world.

Material Characterization 

•Pin-on-disk tests in gaseous and liquid environments (N2, O2, H2, He)

•Impact tests for material compatibility (LOx)

•Auto-ignition tests in Gox (120 bars , up to 500°C)

•Adiabatic compression test up to 1000 bars

•High cycling fatigue under cryogenic conditions (update for 2022)

•Cryogenic compatibility

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM TESTING

Fully operational benches for tests in real dynamic conditions for space engine components

•Dynamic seals

•Bearings

The research centre of the Pierrard-Virton School of Engineering offers a wide range of Continuing Education, Applied Research and Services to Society (FoRS).

Within this range of expertise, the FoRS research centre has particularly developed its skills in the disciplines of: modelling, automation, mechanics, robotics, production engineering, energy, life cycle analysis (LCA), computer science, the Internet of Things, data intelligence, machine learning and (cyber) security.