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Current projects

Rakete mit Antrieb LOx + LCH4

Ceramic-Bearing Pump Systems (KEOPS)

The KEOPS project is developing innovative fuel transfer pumps for future space propulsion systems. The goal is to demonstrate two high-performance turbopumps for liquid oxygen (LOx) and liquid methane (LCH₄), designed for rocket engines in the 35-kN thrust class. KEOPS will sustainably strengthen the competitiveness of German manufacturers of space turbopumps and make an important contribution to more powerful, more economical, and longer-lasting propulsion systems for spaceflight. (Duration: 2026–2029)

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sfähigkeit deutscher Hersteller von Raumfahrt-Turbopumpen nachhaltig gestärkt und ein wichtiger Beitrag zu leistungsfähigeren, wirtschaftlicheren und langlebigeren Antriebssystemen für die Raumfahrt geleistet. (Laufzeit: 2026-2029)

To the KEOPS webpage
Mikroplastik Reifenabrieb und Textilien werden in Mikronix eingefangen.

Knowledge-based separation of environmentally harmful microplastic particles from fluid flows   using modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation

Environmental pollution with microplastic particles is increasing globally. Microplastics in soil are mainly caused by tire wear, while microplastics in water are mainly caused by the washing of synthetic textiles such as fleece and functional clothing. This is where Mikro-nix comes in, researching and developing technologies using computation fluid dynamics simulation to capture harmful particles.

 Duration: 2026-2027

To the Mikro-nix webpage

Completed projects

Clean air - blue sky

Inventory of air conditioning systems and ventilation measures in buildings

Increasing indoor air quality is a declared goal of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). In this research project, the project team for the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) determines the status of ventilation technology and ventilation options in public buildings through surveys and asks room users about ventilation behavior and the level of knowledge and awareness regarding indoor air quality and ventilation.

To the webpage
Mikroplastik Reifenabrieb und Textilien werden in Mikronix eingefangen.

Bionic filters - simulation-based design of additively manufactured porous structures (BiFi)

Disruptive approach to CFD-supported topology optimization of filters that are additively manufactured and plasma-coated. Generic approach and proof-of-concept based on three key applications: particle filters for interiors, microplastic filters for washing machines, water separation membrane for diesel vehicles.

 Duration: 2020-2023

To the BiFi webpage
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