Simulation of reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems
Welcome to the website of the Institute for Simulation of reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems. We focus on modeling and simulating (CFD = Computational Fluid Dynamics) thermo-fluid dynamic processes in mechanical and chemical process engineering. Typical technical applications include internal combustion engines, reactors in process engineering, gas turbines or catalysts.
The motivation for our research
The research group's work is characterized by close collaboration between basic and application-oriented research.
Fundamental research questions on relevant sub-processes often arise from technical applications. Some typical examples are turbulence-chemistry interaction, population balance dynamics, high-pressure sprays or fluid-wall interactions.
To this end, we develop mathematical models for applications involving the simulation of chemical engineering processes and the combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. This allows methods and results from fundamental research to be directly transferred to technical applications.
We are developing a suite of in-house software tools, but we also use packages such as OpenFOAM®, ANSYS® CFX® and ANSYS® Fluent®, extended by our methods and codes. Simulations are carried out on our own cluster and on large-scale computing facilities at national computing centers.
Prof. Christian Hasse,
Head of STFS
In our research, we investigate clean energy conversion processes. With simulations on high-performance computers, we gain detailed insights into reactive flows that were unthinkable just a few years ago. In doing so, we bridge the gap between basic research and technical applications.
Videos & Simulations
Want to find out about who we are and what we do? Visit our video page.
Events
News from STFS
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Intruction to the subprojects of the CRC/TRR 129 Oxyflame
2020/12/21
How the STFS contributes to the research on oxy-fuel combustion
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Video: Research for a climate-neutral future
2020/12/21
Researching technologies for the clean transformation of the energy system
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Simulations for a sustainable energy system transformation
2020/11/05
TU Darmstadt is part of a network of European top research institutions
The EU research project “Center of Excellence in Combustion” (CoEC), granted with a budget of over 5.6 Million Euro, has started. Eleven partners from eight countries are involved – including the “Institute of Simulation of reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems“ and “Institute for Energy and Power Plant Technology” from the department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt.
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Relevanz chemischer Energieträger für die Energiewende
2020/07/08
Wie die Transformation des Energiesystems gelingen kann
Die Vorhersagen der Klimaforschung sind hochgradig besorgniserregend. Gleichzeitig spornen sie zu raschem Handeln an. Chemische Energieträger werden in der Umgestaltung des globalen Energiesystems mehr denn je eine zentrale Rolle spielen.
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ICISS – Summer School 2021 on Near-Wall Reactive Flows
2020/06/10
The collaborative research center SFB/TRR 150 is excited to announce the new date of the ICISS – Summer School 2020 on Near-Wall Reactive Flows in Bensheim, Germany, for June 7th to 11th, 2021. Stay tuned for more details and information on applying.
