Research
Investigation of dynamic systems
- Mapping of rotordynamic behavior (centrifuges, shaft trains, turbochargers, etc.)
- Modeling of non-linear vibration processes, e.g. due to bearing, contact, material properties, etc.
- Experimental determination of stiffness and damping characteristics
- Measurement of structural vibrations in stationary AND rotating systems
- Diagnosis of rolling bearing damage
- Dynamic FEM simulation
- Multi-body simulation with rigid and elastic components
- Integration of non-linear bearing properties (plain bearings, rolling bearings, air bearings, etc.)
- Holistic description of structure and bearing
- Modeling of temperature development in bearing and structure
- Interaction between air flow and structural vibration
- Numerical and experimental analysis of unbalance conditions
- Design of processes for rigid and elastic balancing
- Design of automatic balancing units (fluid balancer or solid balancer)
Predictive simulation of friction welding
- Numerical simulation of manufacturing processes, especially rotational friction welding
- Holistic combination of approaches from technical mechanics, numerics, thermodynamics, tribology and materials technology
- Analysis, design and optimization of the friction welding process
- Experimental identification of thermomechanical material properties
Analysis of chassis components / e-mobility
- Multibody simulation of vehicle dynamics due to changed mass distribution in e-mobility (batteries, drive concepts)
- Experimental determination of wheel forces using a 6-component measuring wheel
- DMS measurements to determine chassis loads
Completed research projects
- Thermisch erweiterte Rotordynamik von Turboladern (IGF 18760 BR)
- Quetschöldämpfer - Optimierte Lagerabstützung (IGF 19669 BR)
See also www.forschung-sachsen-anhalt.de
