Vom 10.-13. Juni nahmen 3 TTD-ler*innen an der 9. EUROTHERM in Bled, Slowenien, teil.

High-resolution temperature measurement and modelling of a 4300 cubic metre water-based thermal energy storage

The transition to more sustainable district heating networks requires the use of thermal energy storage systems such as water heat storage tanks. Here, the ratio of tank height to diameter is an important parameter for efficient operation. We have developed a 2D high-resolution model and validated it with measurement data from an operational 4300 m3 buffer storage tank at the waste incineration plant in Darmstadt and derived additional models. The results have now been published in the Journal of Energy Science.

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.

Das TTD war mit 11 Mitgliedern auf dem Jahrestreffen der DECHEMA Fachgruppe Wärme- und Stoffübertragung vertreten.

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.

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.

Methoden, Technologien und Werkzeuge für einen nachhaltigen Umgang mit Energie, Material, Daten und Geld

Im Sommersemester 2024 wird die Ringvorlesung „Sustainable Engineering“ des Fachbereichs Maschinenbau erneut stattfinden, nachdem sie im Sommersemester 2022 erfolgreich Premiere feierte. Ziel der Vorlesung ist es, verschiedene Perspektiven auf Nachhaltigkeit im Ingenieurswesen zu vermitteln. Hierzu werden Referent*innen aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen sowie der Industrie Einblicke in ihre Expertise geben.

Expert in maths and MATLAB wanted

Film evaporation is of considerable importance both in scientific research and in industrial sectors. In this context, the Marangoni effect, which is caused by variations in surface tension, plays a decisive role in shaping the behaviour of the liquid film during evaporation and significantly influences its dynamics and properties.

Techno-economic parameters of alternative green energy carriers

The Institute for Technical Thermodynamics has an immediate vacancy for a student assistant. The task is to create a database on techno-economic parameters of alternative green energy carriers (iron, hydrogen, ammonia, aluminum, etc.) and to implement an automated evaluation in a programming environment.

Lust auf einen Einblick in die aktuellen experimentellen Arbeiten am TTD?

Am Institut für Technische Thermodynamik ist ab dem 01.02.2024 die Stelle einer studentischen Hilfskraft zu besetzen. Die Aufgaben umfassen Unterstützung im Labor und beim Aufbau und Betrieb von Versuchsanlagen.