Main research areas of IFK are
- the combustion and gasification of solid fuels,
- the development of technologies for centralized and decentralized energy conversion,
- issues of ambient air quality, distribution of air pollutants in the atmosphere and immission reduction,
- simulation of firing systems and of power plant unit commitment and
- simulation and automatic control of the dynamic behavior of thermal power plants and of the interconnected power system
Furthermore, several pilot scale and semi-industrial experimental facilities are operated by IFK, with research activities devoted to
- advanced power plant concepts for the energetic use of fossil fuels, waste, residues and biomasses,
- and on processes for flue gas treatment and CO2 sequestration.
Work in the laboratory
Additionally, IFK has an own fuel and ash laboratory and several lab-scale research facilities.
More Information about research projects performed at the various facilities can be found on the respective pages of the departments.
Contact
Günter Scheffknecht
Univ.-Prof. Dr. techn.Dean of the Faculty and Director of the Institute
Professor of Thermal Power Plant Technology
Uwe Schnell
Apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing.Head of Department Combustion and Steam Boiler Simulation (FDS)
Vice Director