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The IEAT combines teaching and research activities in sustainable energy generation, storage and distribution.

The professors and staff involved offer a wide range of expertise in issues relating to energy and propulsion technologies – from component design to system analysis, from designing to operating plants, and from technical to economic evaluation of energy technologies and systems.

We can happily offer the following services:

  • Conducting research and development projects,
  • Drafting studies and supply concepts,
  • Consultation and professional training in your company.

 

Director

Professor Dr rer. nat. Holger Hesse

Tel. +49 (0)831 2523-9309
holger.hesse(at)hs-kempten.de

Location

Bahnhofstrasse 61
87435 Kempten, Germany

Room:
S.1.13

Topics

Energy management, design and operational optimisation

The IEAT addresses key issues relating to the efficient use and control of energy storage components in future energy systems. In projects including KI-M-BAT, Storage MultiApp, BattLifeBoost and HeatSHIFT we are developing innovative approaches to forecasting conditions, cross-sector utilisation, extending service life and enhancing flexibility – permanently aiming to intelligently combine economic efficiency and sustainability.

Energy technology and process engineering

The IEAT has extensive expertise in the field of energy technology and process engineering, which is pooled in various laboratories within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The major areas of focus lie in analysing, modelling and optimising thermal and fluid dynamic systems, for example in fluid flow, energy and control engineering, as well as in vehicle drives and process-oriented simulations. By closely integrating experimental laboratory work and digital modelling, the IEAT makes an important contribution to the development of efficient and sustainable technologies.

Characterising and testing components and systems

The IEAT has proven expertise in characterising and testing components and systems, particularly in the field of future energy and drive technologies. The laboratories for vehicle drives, fluid engineering, renewable energies and smart energy systems, recreate realistic conditions for testing and optimising components such as heat exchangers, storage systems, power electronics and drive trains. The IEAT utilises the appropriate measurement technology and practical test benches to develop application-oriented, efficient and sustainable technologies.

Modelling and simulating components and systems

The IEAT has solid expertise in modelling and simulating components and systems with the aim of digitally mapping and optimising complex energy and thermal processes. The laboratories for process simulation, control engineering and vehicle systems and smart energy systems, incorporate physical models and simulation-based methods for analysing system behaviour, developing control strategies and facilitating decisions regarding design. This expertise in digital development can be ploughed into putting innovative technologies to targeted use efficiently in real-life applications.

  • Inauguration of battery storage system Sonnen Performance

    Test facilities on campus and at industry partners

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