Director Institute of Fluid Dynamics
k.eckerthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3860
Head Computational Fluid Dynamics
d.lucashzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2047
Head Process Diagnostics
s.eckerthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2132
Head Thermal Energy and Process Technology
s.ungerhzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3225
Head Water and Environmental Technology
Head of department
s.reineckehzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2320
Head Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes
s.heitkamhzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3925
Departments
Main subject is the CFD-model development and validation for multiphase flows for medium and large scale industrial applications basing on the multi-fluid approach. Dedicated experiments as well as DNS / LES aiming on the development and validations of closure models.
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Removal and treatment of municipal and industrial waste water is of great importance to reduce pollution and eutrophication of natural watercourses and is part of a sustainable use of water resources.
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Focus on experimental and numerical research on flow control by means of electromagnetic forces in conducting fluids.
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The focus is on complex multiphase flows in resource technology processes such as froth flotation, electrolysis or extraction. Innovative measurement technology is used to investigate sub-processes and test strategies for process intensification.
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The efficiency of thermal energy and separation processes has a decisive influence on energy supply and energy consumption worldwide. Research into innovative approaches to energy generation using supercritical CO₂ as a working medium as well as energy-optimised phase contacting and reducing the size of separation equipment are of crucial importance for resource-saving energy generation and use.
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Cosmic magnetic fields are generated by the hydromagnetic dynamo effect and play a crucial role in cosmic structure formation by means of the magnetorotational instability. Liquid metal experiments may help to understand those fundamental processes
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