Research
We see ourselves not only as CFD specialists, but we are also actively working to develop and improve our knowledge in fluid dynamics. Therefore, in cooperation with our partners in research and industry, we develop new and more efficient ways to realize CFD simulations.
Current and concluded public research projects concerning CFD simulations
- SIMSlider (FFG –Produktion der Zukunft) – Partner: JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, fmp technology GmbH
- TURANDOT (FFG – Beyond Europe) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik, GE Aviation US and GE Aviation India
- EisenerZ (FFG – Take OFF 2015) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik, Springer und Pieringer EDV Dienstleistungen OG
- hallstaTt (FFG – Take OFF 2014) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik
- R2R-Biofluidics (EU – H2020) – Partner: 9 international Research Partners, for further details see project homepage
- RELAM (FFG – TAKE OFF 2013) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik, Springer und Pieringer EDV Dienstleistungs OG
Publications:
Comparison of RANS and Embedded LES Calculations with Measurements of Transitional Flow Along a Flat Plate
P. Bader, W. Sanz, C. Steinmayr and P. Leitl
RANS and eLES Simulations of Relaminarization
P. Bader, W. Sanz, C. Steinmayr and P. Leitl - Hy4JetEngines (FFG – TAKE OFF 2012) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik
- Profilstudien zur Optimierung von Windkraftprofilen (inhouse) – Partner: TU Graz, Institut für Strömungslehre und Wärmeübertragung
As industry partner we are constantly interested in cooperating in research projects related to fluid dynamics.
CFD Simulation Ahmedbody (Video)
Concept of the new horizontal wind turbine
Tests in the wind tunnel with the prototype
Prototype of the horizontal wind turbine
Prototyp of the Research Project “Grenzschichtläufer” – hill wind technologies i.G.
Our newest innovation is a new type of small wind turbine which makes it possible to use near-ground turbulent boundary layers of wind for energy production. Our patent-registered concept called “Genzschichtläufer” works without adaption mechanism and is very cost-effective in operation.
After two years of intense research with simulations and wind tunnel tests, the first prototype is now in operation. We gladly provide you with more information about our new product if you are interested.
The first success for the project “hill wind technologies” already worked out. In April 2014 the Primus 2014 – the award of the Styrian economy – in the category “brainstorm” was won. A short video about it can be found here.
Conference talks on CFD simulations
ANSYS Conference & 10. Austrian CADFEM Users’ Meeting 2015
“3D LES Simulation zur Akustikberechnung von überkritischen Ventilen in Resonanz” – Vienna 2015-04-29
ANSYS Conference & 30. CADFEM Users’ Meeting 2012
“CFD-Simulation eines H-Rotors mit variablem Pitchwinkel” – Stuttgart 2012-10-25
The 9th European Conference on Turbomachinery Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics
“Design and CFD simulation of a booster compressor with volute” – Istanbul 2011-03-21
