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Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics



The Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt -DLR) in Stuttgart, with further research facilities in Cologne, Ulm, Oldenburg and Hamburg, does research in the field of efficient energy storage systems that conserve natural resources, and next generation energy conversion technologies with a staff of 180 scientific and technical employees, engineers and doctoral candidates. The spectrum of activities ranges from theoretical studies to laboratory work for basic research and to the operation of pilot plants. These experimental and theoretical studies are accompanied by systems analysis studies to analyse the associated technological, environmental and economic potential and situate it in a larger overall context of the energy economy by means of scenarios.
A tight network with the University of Stuttgart -especially with the Institute of Energy Storage- and with the Helmholtz Institute Ulm at the University of Ulm is existing.
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Alle Messen und Veranstaltungen 2023 auf einen Blick

VOLTA X @Messe Stuttgart 28.-30.03.2023

Volta-X is the new, international energy platform for products, services and solutions. At the trade fair, business, science and politics discuss the requirements and solutions for the energy transition.

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Hannover Fair 17.-21.04.2023

Our institute presents its highlights on high- and low-temperature fuel cells, as well as on electrolysers.

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AERO Show @Friedrichshafen 19.-22.04.2023

Find out where the general aviation industry is heading at AERO Friedrichshafen. Our institute will be presenting an exciting design tool for fuel cell systems in aviation from the AirFuCS project at the DLR stand together with other DLR institutes.

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Battery Show Europe @Stuttgart 23.-24.05.2023

The Battery Show Europe presents the latest developments in the battery sector and the automotive industry. Among other things, our battery group will be showing the latest lithium sulphur pouch cell and its integration into a battery management system for later applications.

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EMEA2023 @Bad Zwischenahn 20.-22.06.2023

In 2022 77 participants had the opportunity to experience many interesting talks and poster presentations. Material developments and ion exchange membrane-based systems for energy applications will be discussed by representatives from research and industry.

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Hy-fcell @Stuttgart 13.-14.09.2023

The international hydrogen and fuel cell community meets at hy-fcell to discuss technological advances, transfer knowledge and develop international markets.

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Hydrogen Technology Expo @Bremen 26.-27.09.2023

The event will bring together the entire hydrogen value chain to focus on developing solutions and innovations for low-carbon hydrogen production, efficient storage and distribution as well as applications in a variety of stationary and mobile applications.

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Institute's Departements & Groups

Thermal Energy Storage


The research area Thermal Energy Storage deals with issues of energy storage, heat management and heat transfer, which are important in all areas of energy use and energy supply. The overarching goal is to increase the efficiency of energy process engineering, as a key element in fuel saving and climate protection. The department's work includes the development of advanced concepts, components, processes and system technologies in the field of thermal and chemical energy storage, thermal management, as well as fuel treatment for applications in industrial process technology, combined heat and power, and conventional and solar thermal power plant technology.
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Electrochemical Energy Storage


The research area Electrochemical Energy Storage focuses on the development of efficient electrochemical energy converters, primarily batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers, whose importance in future energy systems, both in stationary energy supply and in electromobility, is continuously increasing. Activities range from cell design, manufacturing processes and diagnostics to system optimization and demonstration. Scientific or technical challenges of electrochemical storage technology and energy conversion lie in overcoming the trade-offs between efficiency, operating time, comfort, safety and cost.
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Energy Storage Simulation


The research area of Energy Storage Simulation is concerned with improving the efficiency, longevity and costs of fuel cells and batteries. The prerequisite for this is a detailed understanding of the underlying physical, chemical and fluid mechanical processes. In the field of modeling and simulation, multi-scale and "multi-physics" models are developed and applied for this purpose. Special expertise is available in the areas of detailed electrochemical kinetics and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Work is devoted to solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), polymer membrane fuel cells (PEFC), and lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries (LIB).
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Energy Storage Integration


The Energy Storage Integration research area conducts application-oriented research and is particularly concerned with innovative energy storage and energy conversion systems. The area focuses on the development of fuel cell systems for applications in aviation. The focus is on systems for commercial aircraft, such as emergency power generators and on-board energy systems ("more electric aircraft"), as well as propulsion systems for small aircraft ("all electric aircraft").
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Director's Corner
Flyer of the Institute (2.16 MB)
Institute's Status Report 2020 (6.02 MB)

Jobs at the Institute

  • Student computer science, mechanical engineering, vehicle technology or similar (f/m/x) - Gas-solid reactor design by machine learning

    Stuttgart

  • PhD candidate Ceramic processing, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or similar (f/m/x) - Next Generation High Temperature Electrolyzer: Improving Performance and Efficiency of PCCEL

    Stuttgart

  • Student Material Science, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or similar (f/m/x) - Development of Hydrogen Splitting Electrodes for Electrochemical Hydrogen Pump

    Stuttgart

  • Student Mechanical, Chemical, Energy Engineering or similar - High temperature electrolysis plants coupled with renewable energies

    Stuttgart

  • Chemist or Engineer materials science or similar (f/m/x) - Development of membrane electrode assemblies for alkaline membrane electrolysis

    Oldenburg

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Chair of Energy Storage at the IGTE, University of Stuttgart
University Stuttgart - Institute for Energy Storage
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