Ventilatio Lab

About Ventilatio Lab

Ventilatio Lab is a technology company that originated as a spin-off from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Santiago de Compostela. The firm specializes in providing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solutions across various sectors, including industry, cultural heritage, and air quality management. The founding partners include Alberto P. Muñuzuri, a Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Santiago de Compostela and a recipient of the 2022 Galicia Research Medal, and an engineer with a Master's in Industrial Mathematics and Numerical Simulation.

The company's business model is centered on applying CFD to solve complex fluid dynamics challenges. For the industrial sector, Ventilatio Lab has developed a virtual wind tunnel digital twin. This technology simulates the aerodynamic behavior of objects like UAVs (drones) under different flight conditions, allowing engineers to identify potential issues before initial flight and significantly reduce costs during design and testing phases. In the realm of cultural heritage and air quality, the company focuses on monitoring and mitigating harmful elements like radon gas and CO2 in buildings. They have successfully conducted studies for the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, using their mathematical models for intelligent ventilation to reduce volatile toxicants to minimal levels. The service involves creating custom intelligent natural ventilation protocols that leverage natural air currents to maintain safe and healthy indoor environments, which is particularly suitable for historic buildings where structural interventions are difficult.

Ventilatio Lab serves a diverse client base that includes professionals responsible for artistic heritage, managers of public spaces, the refrigeration industry, UAV manufacturers and operators, and transport companies. The company engages with clients through direct contact and industry networks like the Business Factory Aero (BFAero). Their process involves initial meetings to understand specific needs, followed by tailored solutions to address the identified challenges.