From technology to concrete sustainable solutions
The Institute of Energy and Electrical Systems provides expertise in the field of electrical energy in the broadest sense of the term with special focus on energy systems with an electrical component.
Studies, dimensioning and characterization of electric power plants using renewable energies. Solar, wind and mini hydroelectric plants.
Design, dimensioning, simulation, optimization and testing of electric machines. Selection of components for an electromagnetic drive in a given application. Development, optimization and testing of electric machines.
Development of hydrogen fuel cell applications; related problem-solving. Development of electric energy, automation, and fuel cell control units; integration in complete energy systems.
Studies of energy transport and distribution issues (eg flow calculations, short-circuits, protection, high-voltage problems) / Smart grid projects: flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS); use of renewable energies; electric mobility in the grid.
Dimensioning, modeling, simulation and development of power electronics; setting of static converters for renewable energy applications, X-ray physics.
A linear motor conveyor is an example of an electromagnetic system. The distributed winding of the linear motor is set and synchronized using new-generation DSP.
Modeling and simulation of electromagnetic phenomena using finite element software technology. Simulation and optimization of electric equipment (eg sensors, activators, motors, generators, magnetic circuits, electric insulation).
Development of decision support tools for urban energy planning and for monitoring performance, structuring and sustaining energy data, development of interoperable urban energy networks, co-generation facilities; decentralized production and storage, power-to-X systems, industrial energy recovery in urban areas, development of low-carbon mobility solutions, participative approaches for rational energy consumption, Smart Cities.