Thermal Energy Systems

We are researching environmentally friendly systems such as battery-electric cars, fuel cell trucks, hydrogen storage and refueling systems, dryers, wastewater treatment plants, heat pumps, refrigeration systems and air conditioning systems. In this context, components such as batteries, fuel cells, compressors, heat exchangers, mass transfer devices, thermo-electric modules and ejectors are analyzed. Novel control techniques are emerging.  The natural refrigerant R744 is often in the focus of research. Modern system and CFD simulation methods as well as novel measurement techniques are used. The working group cooperates nationally and internationally with numerous research institutions and companies.