Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery (IST) - RWTH Aachen University
Research - Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery (IST) - RWTH Aachen University Employees
Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery (IST) - RWTH Aachen University Details
The Institute for Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery is active in numerous research areas. In addition to classical turbomachinery, innovative energy conversion systems such as low-sound, hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems are researched and developed.Modern, electrified aviation propulsion systems and innovative energy carriers such as hydrogen and synthetic fuels will enable emission-free aviation in the future. To this end, the IST is researching innovative energy conversion systems for aircraft of various size classes.In order to achieve broad acceptance for urban and regional air mobility among the population, freedom from noise as well as from emissions must be ensured. The IST is therefore developing, designing and testing quiet propulsors for these air cabs.As MTU Aero Engines' center of competence for compressors, the IST is conducting research work on an axial-flow compressor for modern aircraft engines. This offers the opportunity to investigate current research topics on an application-oriented test vehicle.In the field of centrifugal compressors, the IST is conducting research on industrial and engine applications. In addition, a test stand for a fuel cell centrifugal compressor is being built.The IST has a great deal of experience in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of flow measurement equipment. In addition, static calibrations for pressure and temperature as well as dynamic calibrations in the free-jet calibration channel are carried out at the institute.Complex flow phenomena are investigated by means of numerical simulations. The IST contributes to the development of innovative CFD methods by developing numerical concepts and validating these methods.The teaching and research area of space propulsion deals with scientific fundamentals and new technologies for application in future rocket propulsion systems.
