Universität Bayreuth; Lehrstuhl für Technische Thermodynamik und Transportprozesse (LTTT)

Features:

• Test benches for heat exchangers and phase change materials
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• Combustion engine test bench, optically accessible single cylinder engine, rapid compression machine (RCM), high pressure/high temperature injection chamber
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• Measurement technology for numerous optical and laser diagnostic methods (e.g. thermography, SMPS, Schlieren, PIV, LIF, LIEF, LII, Raman)
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• Program systems for numerical simulation of mass and heat transfer processes (e.g. ANSYS, FLUENT, POLYFLOW)
• Program systems and databases for the simulation of thermodynamic processes for a variety of fluids
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Efficient solutions for conversion, storage and use of energy

The LTTT addresses a variety of topics related to the conversion, storage and use of energy. Depending on the objectives, the results are obtained in basic or application-oriented projects. They include the analysis and evaluation of existing as well as the development and optimization of innovative energy technologies. The processing is based on the built-up know-how as well as on extensive equipment for experiments and computer simulations.

• Research and development for innovative energy technologies
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• Studies, benchmarking and expert opinions on energy conversion and utilization
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• Measurements and analyses (e.g. thermography, high-speed imaging, laser diagnostics, particle measurement)
• Test bench investigations for combustion engines and heat exchangers
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• Energy consulting in industry, commerce and municipalities
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• Technical consulting for energy supply and improvement of energy efficiency
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• Optimization of the operation of energy supply systems, energy management
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• Analysis, evaluation and further development of energy conversion technologies . (e.g. cogeneration, Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), heat pump, renewable energies)
• Development and application of stationary/mobile latent heat storage systems (PCM, PCS)
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• Analysis, evaluation and further development of energy utilization technologies . (e.g. processes, manufacturing plants, heating, cooling, combustion engines)
• Optical investigation and simulation of mixture formation and combustion (eg in engines)
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