University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich - UniBwM:

  • Founded October 1, 1973
  • located in the community of Neubiberg at the south-east of Munich
  • currently: about 4000 students, 341 scientific staff, 158 professors
  • 10 university study courses, 3 polytechnic study courses
  • 7 faculties within the university, 3 departments within the polytechnic branch

Institute for Jet Propulsion - ISA:

  • Founded September 1, 1980 by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Leonhard Fottner (†)
  • integrated in the faculty of Aeronautics and Aerospace
  • head of institute: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reinhard Niehuis
  • staff: 9 scientists (Ph.D. students), 5 technicians, 1 secretary

Activities:

  • Teaching and Research on the Field of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery
  • Current Research (experiments and CFD) focuses on: compressor/turbine aerodynamics, high lift/ultra high lift bladings, active/passive boundary layer control, low Reynolds aerodynamics, efficient turbine film cooling, fan performance with inlet distortions, surge detection systems and active measures to enlarge the stabile operating range of compressors, 3D flow simulation with advanced CFD codes
  • Participation in public funded research initiatives as well as direct co-operation with industry 

UniBwM is involved in work package 4.4 "Active Turbine" and is performing high-speed cascade testing. The cascades comprising state-of-the-art low pressure turbine design will be equipped with pulsed turbulation ejection to control boundary layers on the blades.

UniBwM is operating a unique test facility which allows cascade testing with independent variation of Reynolds and Mach number at engine relevant levels.
UniBwM has strong expertise in cascade testing, measurement techniques, turbine aerodynamics and was strongly involved in research on high/ultra high turbine blades designs. The work within DREAM is a logical continuation and extension of latest research activities and allows for participation in the development of new technologies for more efficient turbine designs in colla-boration with industry and other research institutes. 
 
DREAM is a valuable financial source to continue research on turbine aerodynamics, which is a strong benefit for UniBw.