The research interests at TTD concentrate on experimental and theoretical-analytical investigations of complex heat and mass transfer processes as well as the analysis of energy systems. Our expertise reaches from the description of nano- and micro-scale transport phenomena to macro-scale and engineering applications.
Thermodynamics is an important basic science for many areas of mechanical engineering and beyond. It describes the transport and conversion of different forms of energy and the associated material properties.
Analysis of the consumer structure of the university's district heating network
Student assistant/Thesis
The provision of heat in the building sector accounts for a significant share of global CO2 emissions. As part of the decarbonization of the heat sector in Germany, district heating is increasingly becoming a key technology of focus. Within this task/thesis, an analysis of the measurement data from the university's own district heating network is to be conducted to utilize the insights gained for modeling purposes.
New series of experiments in zero gravity
Water as a medium in parabolic flight experiments for the first time
On 8 April 2024, the TTD team embarked on a new series of experiments in zero gravity: the focus of the current boiling experiments near Bordeaux on board the A310 Zero-G is the first-time use of water as a medium.
TTD auf Jahrestreffen DECHEMA Fachgruppe Wärme- und Stoffübertragung
Das TTD war mit 11 Mitgliedern auf dem Jahrestreffen der DECHEMA Fachgruppe Wärme- und Stoffübertragung vertreten.
Student assistant “Analytical modeling of internal flow and deposition during nanoparticle-laden drop evaporation”
Expert in MATLAB with experience in analytical formulation
The evaporation of liquid droplets, a phenomenon ubiquitous in daily life, has garnered significant attention in scientific research. Of particular interest is the evaporation of droplets laden with nonvolatile solutes, which results in intricate deposition patterns on the substrate.
Student assistant for experimental research
Support for experimental research at the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics
We are currently looking for student support for a wide range of activities at the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics. These include the design and set-up of preliminary tests, the realisation of measurement series and their evaluation as well as general technical and administrative tasks.