The increase of efficiency and extension of the stable operating range are the main objectives in the research on axial compressor stages.
The focus of the research at the institute in this area is the reduction of losses, as well as the quantification of aerodynamic and thermal loads in high pressure turbines.
The inlet temperature of the fluid flow in the turbine is exceeding the melting point of the used material. A safe operation is only possible by application of advanced cooling technologies.
Modern simulation tools are applied in the research at the institute to solve current challenges in the development of turbomachinery components.
Focus of this research area is the sustainable space propulsion systems.
Nowadays almost all internal combustion engines are pressurized using turbo chargers. The turbo charger’s dynamic response and the efficiency are the main concerns in the development process.
In the scope of fundamental research at the institute, generic studies are carried out to obtain a deeper understanding of the basic physical phenomena in a turbomachine.
Many different steady and unsteady measuring devices are available. With a great expertise in the design and the construction, individual solutions are possible.