@inproceedings{HauggKreyerKemperetal.2020, author = {Haugg, Albert Thomas and Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Kemper, Hans and Hatesuer, Katerina and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Heat exchanger for ORC. adaptability and optimisation potentials}, series = {IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference}, booktitle = {IIR International Rankine 2020 Conference}, doi = {10.18462/iir.rankine.2020.1224}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The recovery of waste heat requires heat exchangers to extract it from a liquid or gaseous medium into another working medium, a refrigerant. In Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC) on Combustion Engines there are two major heat sources, the exhaust gas and the water/glycol fluid from the engine's cooling circuit. A heat exchanger design must be adapted to the different requirements and conditions resulting from the heat sources, fluids, system configurations, geometric restrictions, and etcetera. The Stacked Shell Cooler (SSC) is a new and very specific design of a plate heat exchanger, created by AKG, which allows with a maximum degree of freedom the optimization of heat exchange rate and the reduction of the related pressure drop. This optimization in heat exchanger design for ORC systems is even more important, because it reduces the energy consumption of the system and therefore maximizes the increase in overall efficiency of the engine.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HuthElsenHartwigetal.2006, author = {Huth, Thomas and Elsen, Olaf and Hartwig, Christoph and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Innovative modular valve trains for 2015 - logistic benefits by EMVT}, series = {IFAC Proceedings Volumes, Volume 39, Issue 3}, booktitle = {IFAC Proceedings Volumes, Volume 39, Issue 3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, doi = {10.3182/20060517-3-FR-2903.00172}, pages = {315 -- 320}, year = {2006}, abstract = {In this paper the way to a 5-day-car with respect to a modular valve train systems for spark ignited combustion engines is shown. The necessary product diversity is shift from mechanical or physical components to software components. Therefore, significant improvements of logistic indicators are expected and shown. The working principle of a camless cylinder head with respect to an electromagnetical valve train (EMVT) is explained and it is demonstrated that shifting physical diversity to software is feasible. The future design of combustion engine systems including customisation can be supported by a set of assistance tools which is shown exemplary.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WeissAbanteribaEsch2007, author = {Weiss, Alexander and Abanteriba, Sylvester and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Investigation of Flow Separation Inside a Conical Rocket Nozzle With the Aid of an Annular Cross Flow}, series = {Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2007 5th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference. Volume 1: Symposia, Parts A and B}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the ASME/JSME 2007 5th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference. Volume 1: Symposia, Parts A and B}, publisher = {American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)}, address = {New York}, isbn = {0-7918-4288-6}, doi = {10.1115/FEDSM2007-37387}, pages = {1861 -- 1871}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Flow separation is a phenomenon that occurs in all kinds of supersonic nozzles sometimes during run-up and shut-down operations. Especially in expansion nozzles of rocket engines with large area ratio, flow separation can trigger strong side loads that can damage the structure of the nozzle. The investigation presented in this paper seeks to establish measures that may be applied to alter the point of flow separation. In order to achieve this, a supersonic nozzle was placed at the exit plane of the conical nozzle. This resulted in the generation of cross flow surrounding the core jet flow from the conical nozzle. Due to the entrainment of the gas stream from the conical nozzle the pressure in its exit plane was found to be lower than that of the ambient. A Cold gas instead of hot combustion gases was used as the working fluid. A mathematical simulation of the concept was validated by experiment. Measurements confirmed the simulation results that due to the introduction of a second nozzle the pressure in the separated region of the conical nozzle was significantly reduced. It was also established that the boundary layer separation inside the conical nozzle was delayed thus allowing an increased degree of overexpansion. The condition established by the pressure measurements was also demonstrated qualitatively using transparent nozzle configurations.}, language = {en} } @misc{SalberPischingerEschetal.1998, author = {Salber, Wolfgang and Pischinger, Martin and Esch, Thomas and Hagen, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine drosselfreie Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine}, year = {1998}, abstract = {Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine mit Anlasser und einer Motorsteuerung zur Ansteuerung von Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtungen, Z{\"u}ndung und voll variabel elektromagnetisch bet{\"a}tigbaren Gaswechselventilen an den einzelnen Zylindern, bei dem die Kurbelwelle {\"u}ber den Anlasser gedreht wird und zum Start f{\"u}r wenigstens einen Zylinder die dazugeh{\"o}rigen Gaswechselventile, die Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtung und die Z{\"u}ndung in einem vorgegebenen Taktzyklus angesteuert werden und zwar in den ersten Arbeitszyklen mit "Sp{\"a}tem Einlaß {\"O}ffnen".}, language = {de} } @article{EschPischingerGoebel1996, author = {Esch, Thomas and Pischinger, M. and G{\"o}bel, T.}, title = {Luft- und Kraftstoffzumessung bei Ottomotoren mit variabler Ventilsteuerung}, series = {Motortechnische Zeitschrift. 57 (1996), H. 2}, journal = {Motortechnische Zeitschrift. 57 (1996), H. 2}, isbn = {0024-8525}, pages = {106 -- 115}, year = {1996}, language = {de} } @article{EschPischingerHagenetal.1998, author = {Esch, Thomas and Pischinger, M. and Hagen, J. and Salber, W.}, title = {M{\"o}glichkeiten der ottomotorischen Prozeßf{\"u}hrung bei Verwendung des elektromechanischen Ventiltriebs}, pages = {987 -- 1015}, year = {1998}, language = {de} } @book{EschAppelHoepke2008, author = {Esch, Thomas and Appel, Wolfgang and H{\"o}pke, Friedrich}, title = {Nutzfahrzeugtechnik : Grundlagen, Systeme, Komponenten ; mit 35 Tabellen / Appel, Wolfgang ; H{\"o}pke, Friedrich ... Esch, Thomas [u.a.] 5., vollst. {\"u}berarb. Aufl.}, publisher = {Vieweg + Teubner}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-8348-0374-0}, pages = {XXVIII, 509 S. : zahlr. Ill. und graph. Darst.}, year = {2008}, language = {de} } @book{AppelBraehlerDahlhausetal.2010, author = {Appel, Wolfgang and Br{\"a}hler, Hermann and Dahlhaus, Ulrich and Esch, Thomas and Kopp, Stephan and Rhein, Bernd}, title = {Nutzfahrzeugtechnik : Grundlagen, Systeme, Komponenten. 6., {\"u}berarb. Aufl.}, publisher = {Vieweg + Teubner}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-8348-9757-2}, pages = {XXVIII, 509 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {2010}, language = {de} } @book{AppelBraehlerBreueretal.2013, author = {Appel, Wolfgang and Br{\"a}hler, Hermann and Breuer, Stefan and Dahlhaus, Ulrich and Esch, Thomas and Hoepke, Erich and Kopp, Stephan and Rhein, Bernd}, title = {Nutzfahrzeugtechnik : Grundlagen, Systeme, Komponenten. 7., {\"u}berarb. u. erw. Aufl.}, publisher = {Vieweg + Teubner}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-8348-2224-6}, pages = {XXXII, 620 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {2013}, language = {de} } @article{Esch1991, author = {Esch, Thomas}, title = {Optimized design of the lubrication system of modern combustion engines. Verbesserte Ausf{\"u}hrung von Schmierungssystemen bei modernen Verbrennungsmotoren}, isbn = {0148-7191}, doi = {10.4271/912407}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {1991}, language = {en} } @article{FunkeEschRoosen2022, author = {Funke, Harald and Esch, Thomas and Roosen, Petra}, title = {Powertrain Adaptions for LPG Usage in General Aviation}, series = {MTZ worldwide}, volume = {2022}, journal = {MTZ worldwide}, number = {83}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.1007/s38313-021-0756-6}, pages = {58 -- 62}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In general aviation, too, it is desirable to be able to operate existing internal combustion engines with fuels that produce less CO₂ than Avgas 100LL being widely used today It can be assumed that, in comparison, the fuels CNG, LPG or LNG, which are gaseous under normal conditions, produce significantly lower emissions. Necessary propulsion system adaptations were investigated as part of a research project at Aachen University of Applied Sciences.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchopenShabaniEschetal.2022, author = {Schopen, Oliver and Shabani, Bahman and Esch, Thomas and Kemper, Hans and Shah, Neel}, title = {Quantitative evaluation of health management designs for fuel cell systems in transport vehicles}, series = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings}, booktitle = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings}, editor = {Rahim, S.A. and As'arry, A. and Zuhri, M.Y.M. and Harmin, M.Y. and Rezali, K.A.M. and Hairuddin, A.A.}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Focusing on transport vehicles, mainly with regard to aviation applications, this paper presents compilation and subsequent quantitative evaluation of methods aimed at building an optimum integrated health management solution for fuel cell systems. The methods are divided into two different main types and compiled in a related scheme. Furthermore, different methods are analysed and evaluated based on parameters specific to the aviation context of this study. Finally, the most suitable method for use in fuel cell health management systems is identified and its performance and suitability is quantified.}, language = {en} } @book{Esch2005, author = {Esch, Thomas}, title = {Raumfahrtantriebe. - 6. Aufl., [Umdruck]}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen, Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Thermodynamik und Verbrennungstechnik}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {Getr. Z{\"a}hlung : Ill., graph. Darst.}, year = {2005}, language = {de} } @book{Esch2009, author = {Esch, Thomas}, title = {Raumfahrtantriebe. 7. Aufl., [Umdruck]}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen, Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Thermodynamik und Verbrennungstechnik}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {Getr. Z{\"a}hlung : Ill. und graph. Darst.}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KreyerEsch2017, author = {Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Esch, Thomas}, title = {Simulation Tool for Predictive Control Strategies for an ORCSystem in Heavy Duty Vehicles}, series = {European GT Conference 2017}, booktitle = {European GT Conference 2017}, pages = {16 Seiten}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Scientific questions - How can a non-stationary heat offering in the commercial vehicle be used to reduce fuel consumption? - Which potentials offer route and environmental information among with predicted speed and load trajectories to increase the efficiency of a ORC-System? Methods - Desktop bound holistic simulation model for a heavy duty truck incl. an ORC System - Prediction of massflows, temperatures and mixture quality (AFR) of exhaust gas}, language = {en} } @techreport{EschFunkeRoosen2010, author = {Esch, Thomas and Funke, Harald and Roosen, Petra}, title = {SIoBiA - Safety Implications of Biofuels in Aviation}, publisher = {EASA}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, pages = {279 Seiten}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Biofuels potentially interesting also for aviation purposes are predominantly liquid fuels produced from biomass. The most common biofuels today are biodiesel and bioethanol. Since diesel engines are rather rare in aviation this survey is focusing on ethanol admixed to gasoline products. The Directive 2003/30/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of May 8th 2003 on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport encourage a growing admixture of biogenic fuel components to fossil automotive gasoline. Some aircraft models equipped with spark ignited piston engines are approved for operation with automotive gasoline, frequently called "MOGAS" (motor gasoline). The majority of those approvals is limited to MOGAS compositions that do not contain methanol or ethanol beyond negligible amounts. In the past years (bio-)MTBE or (bio-)ETBE have been widely used as blending component of automotive gasoline whilst the usage of low-molecular alcohols like methanol or ethanol has been avoided due to the handling problems especially with regard to the strong affinity for water. With rising mandatory bio-admixtures the conversion of the basic biogenic ethanol to ETBE, causing a reduction of energetic payoff, becomes more and more unattractive. Therefore the direct ethanol admixture is accordingly favoured. Due to the national enforcements of the directive 2003/30/EC more oxygenates produced from organic materials like bioethanol have started to appear in automotive gasolines already. The current fuel specification EN 228 already allows up to 3 \% volume per volume (v/v) (bio-)methanol or up to 5 \% v/v (bio-)ethanol as fuel components. This is also roughly the amount of biogenic components to comply with the legal requirements to avoid monetary penalties for producers and distributors of fuels. Since automotive fuel is cheaper than the common aviation gasoline (AVGAS), creates less problems with lead deposits in the engine, and in general produces less pollutants it is strongly favoured by pilots. But being designed for a different set of usage scenarios the use of automotive fuel with low molecular alcohols for aircraft operation may have adverse effects in aviation operation. Increasing amounts of ethanol admixtures impose various changes in the gasoline's chemical and physical properties, some of them rather unexpected and not within the range of flight experiences even of long-term pilots.}, language = {en} } @article{EschSalberWoltersetal.2002, author = {Esch, Thomas and Salber, Wolfgang and Wolters, Peter and Geiger, Jos{\´e} and Dilthey, Jochen}, title = {Synergies of variable valve actuation and direct injection}, series = {Direct injection SI engine technology 2002 : [SAE 2002 world congress, Detroit, Michigan, USA, March 4 - 7, 2002].}, journal = {Direct injection SI engine technology 2002 : [SAE 2002 world congress, Detroit, Michigan, USA, March 4 - 7, 2002].}, publisher = {Society of Automotive Engineers}, address = {Warrendale, Pa}, isbn = {0-7680-0961-8}, pages = {45 -- 53}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @book{Esch2005, author = {Esch, Thomas}, title = {Technische Thermodynamik}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen, Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Thermodynamik und Verbrennungstechnik}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {Getr. Z{\"a}hlung : graph. Darst.}, year = {2005}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{StarkRiepingEsch2023, author = {Stark, Ralf and Rieping, Carla and Esch, Thomas}, title = {The impact of guide tubes on flow separation in rocket nozzles}, series = {Aerospace Europe Conference 2023 - 10th EUCASS - 9th CEAS}, booktitle = {Aerospace Europe Conference 2023 - 10th EUCASS - 9th CEAS}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Rocket engine test facilities and launch pads are typically equipped with a guide tube. Its purpose is to ensure the controlled and safe routing of the hot exhaust gases. In addition, the guide tube induces a suction that effects the nozzle flow, namely the flow separation during transient start-up and shut-down of the engine. A cold flow subscale nozzle in combination with a set of guide tubes was studied experimentally to determine the main influencing parameters.}, language = {en} } @incollection{BusseEschMuntaniol2015, author = {Busse, Daniel and Esch, Thomas and Muntaniol, Roman}, title = {Thermal management in E-carsharing vehicles - preconditioning concepts of passenger compartments}, series = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice}, booktitle = {E-Mobility in Europe : trends and good practice}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-3-319-13193-1}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-13194-8_18}, pages = {327 -- 343}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The issue of thermal management in electric vehicles includes the topics of drivetrain cooling and heating, interior temperature, vehicle body conditioning and safety. In addition to the need to ensure optimal thermal operating conditions of the drivetrain components (drive motor, battery and electrical components), thermal comfort must be provided for the passengers. Thermal comfort is defined as the feeling which expresses the satisfaction of the passengers with the ambient conditions in the compartment. The influencing factors on thermal comfort are the temperature and humidity as well as the speed of the indoor air and the clothing and the activity of the passengers, in addition to the thermal radiation and the temperatures of the interior surfaces. The generation and the maintenance of free visibility (ice- and moisture-free windows) count just as important as on-demand heating and cooling of the entire vehicle. A Carsharing climate concept of the innovative ec2go vehicle stipulates and allows for only seating areas used by passengers to be thermally conditioned in a close-to-body manner. To enable this, a particular feature has been added to the preconditioning of the Carsharing electric vehicle during the electric charging phase at the parking station.}, language = {en} }