Current research projects

VIT VI - Virtual engine development with artificial intelligence methods
ProgrammProFIT Brandenburg 2023
LaufzeitJuli 2024 bis Juni 2027
PartnerCooperation between BTU departments Chair of Structural Mechanics and Vehicle Vibrational Technology, Chair of Aeroengine Design, Chair of Numerical mathematics and scientific computing, Chair of Applied Mathematics as well as Chair of Polymer-based Lightweight Design
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
Verbundvorhaben: DiSKo-HT - Direkt-angetriebener, schnell-drehender Kompressor für hohe Temperaturen; Teilvorhaben: Strukturdynamische Modellierung
ProgrammDiSKo-HT (BMWK, 7. Energieforschungsprogramm)
LaufzeitJan. 2024 bis Dez. 2026
PartnerKompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH, Bannewitz
DLR eV, Köln
SciMo - Elektrische Hochleistungsbetriebe, Karlsruhe
Aeroelastic analysis of compressor stages with tandem stators focusing on vibration excitation
ProgramHy2C-Komp-BTU - Hybrid Hydrogen Core Compressor (BMWK, 6th Aviation Research Program)
DurationJul. 2023 until Dec. 2026
PartnerUniversity of Technology Munich
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Creation of a design tool for the structural-mechanical design of (hybrid) electrical systems
ProgramDIREKT - A Digital life cycle of hybrid-electric drive systems (BMWK, LuFo Klima)
DurationNov. 2022 until Oct. 2025
PartnerRolls-Royce Germany Ltd.
Management of the Rolls-Royce UTC Cottbus "Multidisciplinary Process Integration", coordination and support of RRD research assignments at the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Vehicle Vibrations, investigation of blisk rotors
ProgramIndustrial research
DurationMar. 2023 until Feb. 2029
PartnerRolls-Royce Germany Ltd.
DARWIN Enhancement - HAP1/AP1.2: Method for the transient simulation of very large structural models
ProgramDARWIN: Digital thread-based engine design with embedded artificial intelligence (BMWi, LuFo 6)
DurationSept. 2022 until Aug. 2024
PartnerRolls-Royce Germany Ltd.
VerTuGen: Aeroelastic Research on Centrifugal Compressors
ProgramVerTuGen - Development and Testing of Compressor Technologies for Turbo-Generators for Hybrid-Electric Aero Propulsion Systems (BMWK)
Duration2022 - 2024
PartnerRolls-Royce Germany Ltd. & Co. KG
KOmpakt - HAP1: Vibration and damping
ProgramKOmpakt - Core engine compressor technology for improved operating range and mechanical design process with targeted compact design and high compressor discharge temperatures (BMWi, LuFo 6.1)
Duration2021 - 2023
PartnerRolls-Royce Germany Ltd. & Co. KG