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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. Uwe Hampel

Director Institute of Fluid Dynamics
u.hampel@hzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2772

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Eckert

Director Institute of Fluid Dynamics
k.eckertAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3860

Dr. Dirk Lucas

Head Computational Fluid Dynamics
d.lucasAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2047

Dr. Sven Eckert

Head Process Diagnostics
s.eckertAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2132

Dr. Sebastian Unger

Head Thermal Energy and Process Technology
s.ungerAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3225

Dr. Sebastian Reinecke

Head Water and Environmental Technology
Head of department
s.reineckeAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 2320

Dr. Sascha Heitkam

Head Fluid Dynamics Resource Technology Processes
s.heitkamAthzdr.de
Phone: +49 351 260 3925

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Departments

Foto: CFD Simulation von TOPFLOW-PTS Dampf/Wasser Experiment, Dampfkondensation auf unterkühlten Wasseroberfläche ©Copyright: Pavel Apanasevich

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Main subject is the CFD-model development and validation for multiphase flows for medium and large scale industrial applications basing on the multi-fluid approach. Dedicated experiments as well as DNS / LES aiming on the development and validations of closure models.
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Foto: Ultraschnelle-Röntgen-CT - ROFEX III ©Copyright: Dr. Frank Barthel, HZDR

Experimental Thermal Fluid Dynamics

Main topics are the investigation of transient multi- and two-phase flows, the investigation of safety and efficiency of thermohydraulic systems in nuclear and chemical processing facilities, and the process optimisation and diagnostics of chemical processes.
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Foto: Magneto-hydrodynamics: Steel Casting Using Magnetic Fields (Picture: AIFilm) ©Copyright: AI Films

Process Diagnostics

Focus on experimental and numerical research on flow control by means of electro­magnetic forces in conducting fluids.
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Foto: Interfacial flow ©Copyright: Milad Eftekhari & Karin Schwarzenberger

Fluid Dynamics of Resource Technology Processes

The focus is on complex multiphase flows in resource technology processes such as froth flotation, electrolysis or extraction. Innovative measurement technology is used to investigate sub-processes and test strategies for process intensification.
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Foto: Teresa research facility ©Copyright: Dr. Sebastian Unger

Thermal Energy and Process Technology

The efficiency of thermal energy and se­paration processes has a decisive influence on energy supply and energy consumption worldwide. Research into innovative approaches to energy generation using supercritical CO₂ as a working medium as well as energy-optimised phase contacting and reducing the size of se­paration equipment are of crucial importance for resource-saving energy generation and use.
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Foto: Scheme and computed magnetic eigenfield of the Riga dynamo ©Copyright: Dr. Frank Stefani

Magneto­hydro­dynamics in Geophysics and Astrophysics

Cosmic ­­magnetic fields are generated by the hydro­­magnetic dynamo effect and play a crucial role in cosmic structure formation by means of the ­­magnetorotational instability. Liquid metal experiments may help to understand those fundamental processes
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