Scientific infrastructure

The UTC has access to several state-of-the-art test benches located at the institutes, as well as to facilities in the field of high-performance computing.

Large Scale Turbine Rig (LSTR)

The LSTR at the Institute of Gas Turbines and Aerspace Propulsion is a low Mach turbine test rig, carrying a scaled 1.5-stage axial high-pressure turbine geometry.

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Transsonic Compressors

The Institute of Gas Turbines and Aerospace Propulsion operates two transsonic compressors for the experimental investigation of compressor aerodynamics and aeroelasticity.

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Laser measurement of reactive flows

The Institute of Reactive Flows and Diagnostics provides test stands to investigate fluid-mechanical and thermochemical processes by means of advanced laser-based measurement technology.

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Lichtenberg Supercomputer

With its first expansion stage from 2020, the Lichtenberg supercomputer of TU Darmstadt ranks 216 with 3.15 PFlops. In addition, the Lichtenberg II with its new expansion stage is the winner among the Sapphire Rapid systems that contributed, placing 230th on the list with 3.10 PFlops.

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