Simulation of reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems
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
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News from STFS
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Picture: STFS/TU DarmstadtUTC Darmstadt at ASME Conference in Boston
July 10, 2023
At this year's ASME Turbo Expo 2023 in Boston, the UTC Darmstadt was represented by researchers from the institutes STFS and GLR. Here, they presented their latest research results to a broad audience from the fields of turbomachinery and propulsion.
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Bild: Katrin BinnerEffektiverer Brandschutz
Juni 29, 2023
Beitrag zur Eindämmung verheerender Unfälle: Athene Young Investigator Federica Ferraro
Federica Ferraros Grundlagenforschung könnte Leben retten. Die Luft- und Raumfahrtingenieurin und neue Athene Young Investigatorin der TU Darmstadt befasst sich mit der Prävention von Bränden. So will sie detailliert erforschen, welche Wirkung flammenhemmende Mittel auf die Entwicklung sogenannter Grenzschichtflammen haben, die oftmals für Feuer in Decken, Wänden oder auf glatten Oberflächen wie Böden und Dächern bedeutsam sind. In Kunststoffmaterialien verbaut, könnten diese Brandverzögerer überlebenswichtig werden.
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Picture: STFSUTC Review Karlsruhe
June 01, 2023
Like every year, a review meeting of the German University Technology Centres (UTC) with the partners Rolls-Royce Germany and German Aerospace Center (DLR) took place in April. This year, the research institutions and partners were hosted by KIT in Karlsruhe.
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Picture: BASF SEDie Ringvorlesung „Sustainable Engineering” geht in die zweite Runde!
March 29, 2023
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Bild: Christopher Geschwindner, RSM![Prof. Kohse-Höinghaus receiving the special issue of Combustion and Flame honoring her career in combustion science.]()
Bild: Christopher Geschwindner, RSMSeminar: Towards Carbon-neutral Energy and Processes
März 13, 2023
One-day seminar honoring Prof. Dr. Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus included several talks from renowned speakers
Introduction to the institutes RSM & STFS at the TU Darmstadt
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Contact
Patricia John
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Work
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Otto-Berndt-Str. 2
64287
Darmstadt