At the Institute for the Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS), we develop models and conduct simulations of sustainable energy systems.
To power a sustainable world, our research focuses on chemical energy carriers and exploits the potential of renewable fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, iron and aluminum. We develop advanced modeling approaches and simulation techniques for chemically reactive laminar and turbulent multicomponent and multiphase flows. We use these simulation techniques to investigate combustion processes on all scales: from the smallest structures of the reaction zone and the formation of nanoparticles in solid fuel flames to the largest scales of of technically relevant combustion chambers.
The work of our research group is characterized by a close connection between fundamental and application-oriented research. Our aim is to understand the physical principles of combustion through direct numerical simulations (DNS) and to combine this knowledge in advanced mathematical models. By coupling these models with scale-resolving large-eddy simulations (LES), we can investigate even very complex practical applications such as aircraft engines, industrial furnaces and chemical reactors.
To achieve our goals, we work closely with colleagues, especially experimentalists, from science and industry.
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.
The New Iron Age Begins – Now at Technical Scale! Scaling Iron Combustion with Scientifically Sound Reduced-Order Modeling
März 07, 2025
Publication
Ignite Sustainability
März 05, 2025
Förderprogramm von STFS und RSM
Ignite Sustainability ist ein zweijähriges Programm für Bachelorabsolvent:innen. Als studentische Hilfskraft erforschen Sie in unseren Teams nachhaltige chemische Energieträger mithilfe von experimentellen und numerischen Methoden und gestalten so die Energiewende mit. Mentoring und die Teilnahme an Tagungen und Konferenzen runden das Programm ab und bereiten optimal auf eine Promotion vor.
Bridging the gap between Volume of Fluid and Lagrangian Parcels: How to Archieve Accurate Spray Simulations Under Real-World Conditions?
Februar 28, 2025
PhD-Thesis
Large eddy simulation based seamless VOF-LPT approach for describing atomization and evaporation processes: Application to jets in crossflow
Sharing Experiences on the Path to an Academic Career – Inspiring for Both Sides
Februar 21, 2025
experience report
Joint Workshop “Appointment for Professorships” of the RMU Alliance – Rhine-Main Universities
The Relevance and Visibility of Metal Energy Carriers Is Growing… But There's Still Much to Be Done
Februar 19, 2025
STFS at the International Symposium on Renewable Metal Fuels
Over the past two days, I had the opportunity to experience the dynamics of the Metal Energy Carriers community firsthand at the International Symposium on Renewable Metal Fuels – ReMeF 2025
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