Research Topics
Engine and Powertrain
- Analysis of the thermodynamic working process of combustion engines
- Engine development and construction
- Development and trial of simulation tools
- Development of measuring and testing technology
- Propulsion systems
- Driving dynamics
- Development of fuel surrogates
- Calculation and measurement of emissions and air pollution
- Identification of emission factors, emission prognoses, air quality measurements, gathering data regarding the spread of pollution, advice with environmental sustainability declaration
- Application of alternative energies
Active and passive safety
- Theoretical and experimental driving dynamics
- Modelling and simulation of chassis components
- Wheel-rail contact
- Innovative propulsion systems
- CAD-CAE technologies
- Accident research
- Biomechanics
- Integrated vehicle safety
- Occupant and co-driver protection
- Development of new testing methods
- New development methods
Electromobility
- Drive concepts for electric and hybrid vehicles and their implementation
- Regulation of electric vehicles
- Energy concepts for electric vehicles
- Comparison of different hybrid concepts
- Regulation of energy flow with different hybrid concepts
- Driving dynamics of electric vehicles
- Human-machine interface and operating concepts
- Challenges for production
- Safety of electric vehicles
- Battery safety
- Energy supply in electric vehicles
- Fuel cell development, monitoring and control
- Accelerated stress-, safety and runaway tests
- Hydrogen: Component development, storage and safety issues
- Fuel reformer
Production and Process Technology
- Additive manufacturing (powder and wire based)
- Forming technologies and precision machining
- Non-circular grinding of powertrain parts
- Materials modelling and selection
- Process design and simulation
- Joining technologies and failure analysis
- Material-flow planning and simulation
- Agility and data security in production (smartfactory@tugraz)
- Energy and resource management in production
- Industrial engineering, factory and location planning
- Business IT and optimisation methods
- Systems engineering, modelling and simulation
Participating researchers
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KAGes relies on 3D printing by TU Graz for protective equipment
Protective equipment for clinical personnel is in short supply worldwide these days. TU Graz manufactures 10,000 urgently needed protective face shields for Steirische Krankenanstalten GmbH (KAGes) using 3D printing technology. The first 1,000 units were handed over today. Read more
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New exhaust gas measurement registers ultrafine pollutant particles for the first time
Together with international partners, researchers at Graz University of Technology have developed a measurement method that measures particles below 10 nanometres for the first time and will contribute to the implementation of future, stricter emission standards. Read more
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Successful satellite launch for TU Graz: ESA’s OPS-SAT mission to test new space technology in orbital flight
The ESA OPS-SAT CubeSat, the world’s first flying laboratory, will test new technologies for operational space applications. OPS-SAT was launched today at 09:54 CET from the European spaceport in Kourou in French Guiana, on board a Soyuz launcher. The mission will last at least one year. Read more
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48 Volt: More Flexibility for Commercial Vehicle Diesel Engines
With the introduction of the 48 V electrical system, new possibilities have become feasible for conventional powertrains. Besides many functionalities from the hybrid sector, the higher voltage level in particular offers solutions for the application of auxiliaries. The aim is to increase the... Read more
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Robots as 'pump attendants': TU Graz develops robot-controlled rapid charging system for e-vehicles
Researchers from TU Graz and their industry partners have unveiled a world first: the prototype of a robot-controlled, high-speed combined charging system (CCS) for electric vehicles. that enables series charging of cars in various parking positions. Read more
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Exhaust gas after-treatment for diesel vehicles: Amminex, TU Graz and partners garner EU award worth millions
TU Graz researchers together with international development partners have developed a technological concept for reducing nitrogen oxide in existing diesel vehicles. The EU has rewarded the idea with prize money worth millions. Read more
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TU Graz launches Christian Doppler Laboratory for Brushless drives for pump and fan applications
The aim of the new CD Laboratory, a joint project between TU Graz and Mechatronics Systems – an SME from Styria, is to make use of electrical energy in auxiliary drives and household appliances as efficiently as possible. Read more
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Christian Doppler (CD) Laboratories
CD labs within the Field of Expertise:
TU Graz events
Lead Project
The Field of Expertise is involved in the following lead project at TU Graz:
Shares in Companies and Cooperations
Public-Private Partnership
Competence Centres / Networks
- ViF (Mobility) – Sustainable Vehicle Technologies (Comet K2)
- Pro2Future – Products and Production Systems of the Future (Comet K1)
- ECO-PowerDrive-2 – Emission & Fuel Consumption Reduction of Small Propulsion Systems under Real World Conditions (Comet K-Project)
- WoodCAR – Computer Aided Research (Comet K-Project)
- SafeBattery – Safe Lithium-Based Traction Batteries (Comet K-Project)
- ALP.Lab – Austrian Light Vehicle Proving Region for Automated Driving
- HyCentA – Hydrogen Center Austria
Research Cooperations
Contact the Field of Expertise
Helmut EICHLSEDER
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Head
Inffeldgasse 19/III
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 316 873 30000
eichlseder@ivt.tugraz.at
Rudolf PICHLER
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Deputy Head
Inffeldgasse 25/F/I
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 316 873 7670
rudolf.pichler@tugraz.at
Viktor HACKER
Assoc.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Deputy Head
Inffeldgasse 25/C/II
8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 316 873 8780
viktor.hacker@tugraz.at
For researchers at TU Graz:
Register for/deregister from the Field of Expertise: foe@tugraz.at
Degree Programmes and Continuing Education
Bachelor's Degree Programmes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics
- Chemistry
- Chemical and Process Engineering
Master's Degree Programmes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering and Business Economics
- Production Science and Management
- Information and Computer Engineering
- Technical Chemistry
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Advanced Materials Science
Doctoral Programmes
University Certificate Programme for Continuing Education
New Projects with TU Graz
RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY HOUSE
Mandellstraße 9/II
8010 Graz, Austria
Map
Christoph ADAMETZ
Dipl.-Ing.
Phone: +43 316 873 6033
christoph.adametz@tugraz.at
