University of Linz - Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Research efforts at the Institute comprise several engineering topics, like metallurgical flows and multiphase flows, but also aerodynamics. The Institute is well equipped regarding both soft- and hardware for Computationals Fluid Dynamics (CFD), as well as with measurement systems for laboratory experiments. Aerodynamics research focuses on induced drag, flow simulation of small aircraft and of airfoils with deflected flaps, spoilers or slats, etc.
Technologies and competences
The Institute has nearly 20 years of experience concerning numerical flow simulations of industrial and engineering flows as well as about 15 years of experience with flow measurements, especially with optical methods like PIV and high speed camera imaging and with Constant Temperature Anenometry. It is embedded in a highly interdisciplinary research environment with a focus on mechatronics.
| Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft (complete) | yes |
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| Aircraft structures and parts | yes |
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| Engines | |||
| Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | |||
| Materials and manufacturing technologies | |||
| Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | |||
| Systems | yes |
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| Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
| Ground test and training equipment | |||
| Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- induced drag reduction of lifting surfaces
- numerical simulation of aircraft and aircraft components
- numerical simulation of fuel pumps
- numerical simulations of airfoils
