Research

Current and concluded public research projects concerning CFD simulations

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.

As industry partner we are constantly interested in cooperating in research projects related to fluid dynamics. Feel free to contact us.

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IDOMENEO

Full title of the project: Influence of temperature distributions on modern engine centre frames optimization
Program: Take Off 2018
Partner: Institute of Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics, TU Graz

About
In this project, a sector ring cascade is being built, in which the influence of hot streams on the aerodynamics and the heat transfer (determining for the component life or cooling air requirement) on the TCF blade and the side walls is experimentally investigated. For safety, environmental and economic reasons, it is essential to quantify this interaction and its risks in order to be able to take them into account in the design process.

SIMSlider

Full title of the project: Simulation von Rollenbeschichtungs- und Prägeverfahren – Slot-Die-Coating, Nano-Imprinting und Demolding in R2R
Programm: Produktion der Zukunft | FFG
Partner: JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH | fmp technology GmbH

About
The aim of Simslider is to develop a simulation algorithm for a complete roll-based coating and embossing process for micro and nanostructures.
Based on the simulated and experimentally verified results, a process is developed that offers the possibility of producing nanostructures both functionally and on an industrial scale.

TURANDOT

Full title of the project: TURbulence and optical Measurements for Duct Surface Optimization in Turbofans
Program: Beyond Europe | FFG
Partner: Institut fr Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik, TU Graz | GE Aviation US | GE Aviation India

About
An important key component for increasing the efficiency of aircraft is the turbine transition channel between high and low pressure turbines. In many cases, various factors lead to poor flow quality in this area. One of the goals is therefore to gain insight into fluid physics and to characterize the development of turbulence through the canal. Together with the project partners, the potential of resistance-reducing modifications of the surfaces is examined.

EisenerZ

Full title of the project: Einfluss von Zuström-Inhomogenitäten auf die Schwingungsanregung einer NDT moderner Zweikreistriebwerke
Program: Take Off 2015
Partner: Institut für Thermische Turbomaschinen und Maschinendynamik, TU Graz | Springer und Pieringer EDV Dienstleistungs OG

About
The goal of EisenerZ is the experimental and numerical investigation of the influence of inflow inhomogeneities on the vibration excitation of a turbine rotor. The challenge is that the entire scope of 360 ° has to be modeled and simulated. Due to the enormous expenditure of time, a calculation tool is programmed in parallel to the measurement and simulation, whereby the stability of the system can be calculated in a short time.

DigEx

Full title of the project: Simulation des Bedrohungs- und Schadenspotentials von Explosivkörpern auf städtischer Ebene
Program: KIRAS Kooperative F&E-Projekte | FFG
Partner: TU Graz | Magistrate of Graz | Fire department of Graz | Meixner Vermessung ZT GmbH | University of Graz | Ministry of Defence

About
It is possible to measure the entire metropolitan areas three-dimensionally and to create a detailed 3D model of the building structure using digital aerial photo data. The aim of the project is to use this up-to-date and highly detailed information to automatically simulate the damage potential of explosive devices in urban areas.

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R2R

Program: H2020 | EU
Partner: JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH | GENSPEED Biotech GmbH | BiFlow Systems GmbH | Inmold Biosystems A/S | BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH | Innovative Technologies in Biological Systems S.L. | micro resist technology GmbH | EV Group | scienion AG | Fundación Tecnalia Research and Innovation
Project-Website: r2r-biofluidics.eu

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A process chain for the production of bioanalytical chip devices is being developed for four years with partners from different countries. Roll-to-roll nanoprinting is used to develop two demonstrators that are used in rapid medical diagnostics.

RELAM

Voller Projekttitel: Relamisierung in den Grenzschichten von Triebwerksstufen zur Wirkungsgradverbesserung
Programm: Take Off 2013
Partner: Institute for Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics, TU Graz | Springer und Pieringer EDV Dienstleistungs OG

About
This project deals with the relaminating and the development of numerical codes. Two papers were created in cooperation with Graz University of Technology (see Conference talks on CFD simulations).

Hy4JetEngines

Profilstudien zur Optimierung von Windkraftprofilen (inhouse)

Conference talks on CFD simulations

Comparison of RANS and Embedded LES Calculations with Measurements of Transitional Flow Along a Flat Plate
P. Bader, P. Leitl und C. Steinmayr

ANSYS Conference & 10. Austrian CDFEM Users’ Meeting 2015
“3D LES Simulation zur Akustikberechnung von überkritischen Ventilen in Resonanz” – Vienna, April 29^th 2015

The 9th European Conference on Turbomachinery Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics
“Design and CFD simulation of a booster compressor with volute” – Istanbul, March 21^st 2011

RANS and eLES Simulations of Relaminarization
“P. Bader, P Leitl, W. Sanz und C. Steinmayr”

ANSYS Conference & 30. CADFEM Users’ Meeting 2012
“CFD-Simulation eines H-Rotors mit variablem Pitchwinkel” – Stuttgart, October 25^th 2012

Research

Current and concluded public research projects concerning CFD simulations

Ongoing

Finalized

Conference talks on CFD simulations

bionic surface technologies GmbH

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