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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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EMEA 2022: Workshop on Ion Exchange Membranes for Energy Applications


20.-22. June 2022 | learn more

The upcoming EMEA Workshop from 20th to 22nd June 2022 in Bad Zwischenahn/Germany offers a platform for exchange and discussion about current research on the topic of exchange membranes und their system applications with focus on anion exchange membranes. In addition to invited and contributed talks a poster exhibition offers scientists and especially young researchers and students the opportunity to present their work. Registration and abstract submission are open now !

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HiPEM-TECH2022: Workshop on High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Technology – Materials and Applications


22.-24. June 2022 | learn more

Register now for HiPEM-TECH2022: Workshop on High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Technology – Materials and Applications
The upcoming HiPEM-TECH from 22nd to 24th June 2022 in Bad Zwischenahn/Germany is about the recent developments in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell technology from materials research up to market application. Participants from research and industry gain on international level the possibility of lively scientific exchange with valuable insights into the progress towards competitive market application. Registration and abstract submission are open now!

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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)
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Chair of Energy Storage at the IGTE, University of Stuttgart
University Stuttgart - Institute for Energy Storage
HIU - Helmholtz Institute Ulm
Hamburg’s Center of Applied Aeronautical Research
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