Combustion Research Lab FHNW

In the combustion research laboratory, we analyse engine processes and combustion methods using optical measurement technology. A special focus here is on alternative fuels.

Our Offer

At the Laboratory for Combustion Research, we support you with research activities and industrial services:

Characterization of injectors: Fuel spray investigations, evaporation behaviour, etc.
optical and thermodynamic investigation of combustion processes on engine like test benches
Development of innovative combustion processes
Investigations of fundamental processes in optically accessible constant-volume cells
Investigation of combustion processes and combustion for various fuel types
Characterization of emissions from alternative, future fuels

Get in touch with us

For more information or to discuss a collaboration, please contact Kai Herrmann.

Infrastructure

Flex-OeCoS: Optically accessible 1-cylinder test bench with combustion pressures of up to 260 bar
OPC (Optical pre chamber): Constant volume chamber with coupled prechamber, optical accessibility in multiple axis in both chambers, actively filled pre- and main chamber
HTDZ: Constant volume chamber with optional hydrogen pre-combustion, multi-axial optical accessibility
Test rig for analysing the laminar flame velocity

OPC constant volume chamber with coupled pre-chamber HTDZ test bench - constant volume chamber with optional hydrogen pre-combustion and optical accessibility General overview Combustion Research Laboratory Flex-OeCoS test bench

The Combustion Research Lab is part of the FHNW Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering

Institute of Thermal and Fluid Engineering

We are committed to a sustainable, energy-efficient and innovative industrial future. With our expertise in thermal and fluid engineering, we support companies in the analysis and optimisation of fluid mechanical and thermal processes, measurement methods, and prototype development.

Collaboration in research and services

Engineering

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