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Advanced research and development in mobile propulsion using cutting edge test facilities for low carbon mobility solutions

Country of Origin: Germany
Reference Number: TODE20170301001
Publication Date: 1 March 2017

Summary

A German university operates a sophisticated research centre for any kind of mobile propulsion system. The institute’s longtime research experience ranges from fundamental research on experimental and numerical basis up to the implementation of market-ready applications of single components as well as complete propulsion systems. Partners from research and industry are sought for any research and technical co-operation to develop and promote sustainable low carbon mobility solutions.

Description

An institute of a German university has performed research and development in the field of propulsion technologies for more than a century. From its original background, internal combustion engines, the institute evolved to a leading research institute for any kind of propulsion system. Fundamental research on combustion systems, fuels and exhaust after-treatment as well as the required experimental and numerical methods form the major topics. In consequence, the institute offers a broad spectrum of experiences and test facilities for such investigations:



•	various single cylinder research engines

o	gasoline, diesel & commercial

o	thermodynamic & optical 

o	high variability

•	high and low pressure chamber with high speed camera and laser optical measurement equipment

•	synthesis gas test bench for catalyst investigations

•	turbocharger test bench

•	chemical & electronic laboratories

•	detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation coupled with reaction kinetics

•	alternative propulsion systems

o	electric

o	fuel cell

o	renewable fuels from biomass or electricity

o	hybrid



In interdisciplinary cooperation with other university institutions, the institute put a new state-of-the-art propulsion test centre in operation that allows the cross-linked testing of complex powertrain systems either as assemblage or on single component level in combination with co-simulation. Thereby, the institute can offer fully equipped test benches for any imaginable powertrain configuration in any state of development from first concept studies up to market-ready applications:

•	more than 30 engine & powertrain laboratories with up to 600 kW

•	battery laboratory including temperature chamber and shaker

•	e-motor laboratory (300 kW)

•	transmission laboratory (300 kW)

•	fuel cell laboratory

•	4-wheel vehicle chassis dynamometer



The R & D carried out by the institute and its academic or industrial partners comprises:

•	gasoline, diesel and alternative combustion

•	virtual engine development

•	optical diagnosis and detailed 3D-computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation

•	engine design, computer-aided engineering (CAE) and mechanics

•	alternative fuels

•	boosting technologies

•	exhaust gas aftertreatment

•	acoustics and noise vibration harshness (NVH)

•	hybrid powertrain and battery

•	powertrain electronics, mechatronics & control systems

•	fuel cells





As part of a renowned university the institute also offers a platform for the public thus contributing to public acceptance of innovative technologies by demonstration and educational measures.



Partners are sought for technical and research cooperation. Potential partners may come from industry, research or academia. The institute is open for discussions about even rough project ideas. So, there is no need for partners to have concrete project proposals already. The targets that should be envisaged by a technical or a research co-operation address sustainable, low-carbon mobility solutions, minimum CO2 and pollutant emissions, alternative fuels from renewable sources, efficient and innovative research and development methodologies, profound comprehension of fundamentals.

Advantages and Innovations

•	Unique test centre for mobile propulsion (no comparable centre elsewhere)

•	Leading in propulsion system research due to  more than a century of experience in research and development in the fiield

•	Broad spectrum from fundamental research to market-ready application

•	Close co-operation between universities and industry

•	High reputation and visibility

Stage Of Development

Concept stage

Stage Of Development Comment

Technologies at various stages from concept to already on the market.

Requested partner

Type: Industry, research, academia



Area of activity of partner:

Automotive industry its component suppliers and SMEs, mobile propulsion, combustion engines, e-mobility, fuel cell, 1D/3D process simulation



Tasks to be performed: 

The partners should be  interested in and contribute to R&D in

•	sustainable, low-carbon mobility solutions

•	minimum CO2 and pollutant emissions

•	alternative fuels from renewable sources

•	efficient and innovative research and development methodologies

•	profound comprehension of fundamentals