FLOWPHYS AS

Their core work

Flowphys is a Norwegian SME specializing in thermodynamic modeling, fluid property analysis, and thermal engineering for energy applications — particularly geothermal systems. They provide expertise in multi-phase flow behavior, heat exchanger design, and surface engineering to optimize energy conversion and heat recovery processes. Their work spans from characterizing geothermal fluid properties and corrosion-resistant coatings to designing thermal storage systems and organic Rankine cycle (ORC) components. They also contribute knowledge-based engineering tools, including digital platforms for industrial process optimization.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Flowphys began their H2020 activity (2016–2018) with broader thermal engineering work — heat pipes, molten salt thermal storage for aluminium industry waste heat recovery, and a digital B2B platform for welding. From 2019 onward, they concentrated heavily on geothermal energy, participating in four geothermal projects covering drilling, fluid characterization, coatings, and heat exchangers. This shift signals a deliberate strategic pivot from general thermal/industrial engineering toward becoming a geothermal energy specialist.

Flowphys is consolidating around geothermal energy — expect them to pursue next-generation geothermal projects involving enhanced fluid characterization, advanced heat exchangers, and ORC optimization.

How they like to work

Flowphys operates exclusively as a project participant, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialist SME contributing deep technical know-how to larger consortia. With 54 unique partners across 16 countries in just 7 projects, they integrate into large, diverse consortia rather than working in small focused teams. This broad network and consistent participant role suggest they are a reliable technical partner that consortium builders can slot into geothermal and thermal engineering workpackages.

Flowphys has built a substantial network of 54 partners across 16 countries through 7 projects, indicating strong European reach well beyond the Nordic region. Their network is anchored in geothermal and energy research communities spanning Southern, Western, and Northern Europe.

What sets them apart

Flowphys occupies a niche at the intersection of thermodynamic modeling, fluid property analysis, and practical heat exchanger engineering — a combination rarely found in a single SME. Their deep involvement in four concurrent geothermal projects (drilling, fluids, coatings, heat exchangers) gives them an unusually complete understanding of the geothermal value chain. For consortium builders, they offer a single partner that can address fluid characterization, thermal component design, and surface engineering challenges simultaneously.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GEOPRO
  Largest single grant (EUR 478,000) and most technically focused — dedicated to accurate geothermal fluid property characterization spanning geochemistry, thermodynamics, and multi-phase flow.
• GeoHex
  Combines surface engineering with heat exchanger optimization for geothermal, bridging materials science and thermal engineering in a way that reflects Flowphys' cross-disciplinary strength.
• WeldGalaxy
  Their only non-energy project — a digital B2B platform with blockchain and cloud APIs for the welding industry, showing versatility beyond their core geothermal focus.