Graz University of Technology - Institute for Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics
The Institute works on turbo machinery and on machine dynamics. The most intensive research work in the past years has been devoted to transonic turbines, intermediate turbine ducts and combustion chambers for aero engines. The Institute owns a large experimental facility including a 3 MW compressor station, allowing a continuous operation. Various laser techniques and optical systems are used.
Technologies and competences
Competences at the Institute are: aero engines - overall system, turbine aerodynamics (numerical and experimental), new aero engine concepts, aero engine acoustics, interaction between high pressure turbine and low pressure turbine (Mid Turbine Frame); noise propagation within the engine, analytical and experimental investigation of combustion chambers; emission analysis.
| Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft (complete) | |||
| Aircraft structures and parts | |||
| Engines | yes |
yes |
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| Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | |||
| Materials and manufacturing technologies | |||
| Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | |||
| Systems | yes |
yes |
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| Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
| Ground test and training equipment | yes |
yes |
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| Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- transonic turbines
- intermediate turbine ducts
- noise aero-acoustic
- combustion stability
