Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Partner for Innovation

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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

approx. 1.4 billion eurosyearly research budget

approx. two thirds revenue from industry and publicly financed research projects

approx. one third revenue through regional and national government funding for preliminary research (solutions which will be required by industry and society in five to ten years‘ time).

approx. 1 billion euros obtained through contract research

of which

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Fraunhofer Research Units Worldwide

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USA Japan

Singapore

China South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Locations in Germany

57 Institutes in 40 locations

14 000 employees

Karlsruhe

DarmstadtWürzburg

Jena

Stuttgart

Duisburg

Oberhausen

Nuthetal

Dortmund

Oberpfaffenhofen

München

Saarbrücken

St. Ingbert

Erfurt

Magdeburg

Halle

Dresden

Leipzig

Ilmenau

Cottbus

Braunschweig

Berlin

PotsdamTeltow

Aachen

Schmallenberg

Sankt Augustin

Erlangen

FürthNürnberg

Freising

Holzkirchen

Pfinztal

Freiburg

Efringen-Kirchen

RostockItzehoe

Hannover

Bremen

Euskirchen Chemnitz

WertheimKaiserslautern

Schkopau

Paderborn

Branches of Institutes, Research Institutions, Working Groups, Branch Labs and Application Centers

Institutes

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Information and Communication technology Life Sciences Microelectronics Surface Technology and Photonics Production Materials and Components Defense and Security Research

Institute Groups

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Fraunhofer Groups (ICT Participation)

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1. Internet of things Parcels that deliver themselves

2. Smart Products and environments Invisible helpers at the ready

3. Micro power engineeringMobile power supplies

4. AdaptronicSelf-regulating structures

5. Simulated reality: Materials, products, processesFuture worlds inside a computer

6. Human-machine interaction An end to button-pushing

Researching with Fraunhofer today for market success tomorrow Signposts to tomorrow’s markets (ICT Participation)

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Researching with Fraunhofer today for market success tomorrow Signposts to tomorrow’s markets (ICT Participation)

7. Grid Computing Link up wherever you like

8. Integrated lightweight construction systemsWeight-loss diet for four-wheel patients

9. White biotechnologyNature’s own chemical plant

10. Tailored LightUsing light as a tool

11. PolytronicsPrinted circuits – luminescent wallpaper

12. SecurityThe reassuring face of high tech

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Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT

Established 1959

Location Berghausen

Staff (full-time equivalent) 440 (approx. 330)

Established positions 295Scientists, PhD Candidates 103Graduates, laboratory technicians 94Workshops, laboratory assistants 75Administration 42Trainees 14Scientific assistants, work experience placements approx. 102

Budget 2008 28.9 Mio €

Total site area 200.000 m2

Laboratories, offices, Pilot plants, workshops ca. 12.000 m2

Test sites, infrastructure ca. 12.000 m2

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ICT Organization Chart

Institute DirectorProf. Dr. P. Elsner

ControllingC. Steuerwald

AdministrationDr. B. Hefer, C. Steuerwald

General ManagementDr. S. Tröster

Energetic Materials (EM)

Dr. H. KrauseDr. T. Keicher Dr. S. Löbbecke

Energetic Systems (ES)

W. Eckl, G. Langer Dr. N. Eisenreich

Applied Electro-chemistry (AE)

Dr. J. TübkeDr. K. Pinkwart

Environmental Engineering

(UE)

R. SchweppeDr. J. Woidasky

PolymerEngineering (PE)

Prof. Dr. F. Henning

Dr. J. DiemertDr. R. Bräuning

Deputy DirectorsDr. H. Krause Prof. Dr. F.

Henning

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Energetic Systems

Evaluation of explosivesIgnition, combustion, internal ballistics, detonation

Protective systemsNon-lethal weapons, pyrotechnical incendiary compositions, flares

Gas generatorsAirbag systems, sheet metal forming, extinguishing technology

Technical safetyExplosions, fires, hydrogen safety

High temperature materialsOxidation, corrosion, structural stability

Material and process analysisOptical spectroscopy, material functionalization, chemometry, nano-particles

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Evaluation of explosivesInflammation and combustion

solid, liquid and gel propellants ignition substances, incendiary compositions,

pyrotechnics dependency on pressure and initial temperature problem solving in the development of propellants

optical bombs standard burner chamber, rocket test stand 76 mm inflammation simulator rapid optical measurement technology and

spectroscopy development of new ignition substances characterisation (temperature, particles, radiation) interaction AZM propellant powder modelling of the reaction and effect

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Evaluation of explosivesInterior ballistics and detonics

The main focus is the measurement of performance characteristics, safety parameters and the investigation of phenomena:

Gun propellants, solid rocket propellants, explosives and special systems are investigated, especially new substances and propellants

The infrastructure (incl. shooting range, explosives bunker, rocket test stand, intrinsically safe boxes) enables investigations from a laboratory scale up to the kg range

Beside standard test methods and evaluation processes (e. g. ballistic vessels with interiour ballistic analysis), measurement technologies and experimental setups are further developed (e. g. miniaturised detonation speed measurement), and modelling and simulation are researched.

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Protective systemsPyrotechnical flares and incendiary compositions

formulation and development toprototype scale

modelling of chemistry,combustionand spectral radiation

testing and characterisation combustion behaviour spectral emission (UV to IR) temperature flow test stand combustion room, combustion stand test pressure vessels up to 35 l

current research topics: spectral flares, incendiary composition to counteract toxic gas clouds

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Protective systems Non-lethal weapons NLW

Non-lethal launcher Power units projected electrically and pneumatically Constant impact energy of the projectile at the target

(independent of distance)

Directional acoustic ray Arrangement of acoustuc emitters: serial Radiation along the axis of the device Directionality and directivity through superposition of

the acoustic energy

NLW dispenser Autonomic aircraft Transfer of non-lethal weapons over long distances Leightweight construction

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Gas generators

Formulation developmentComponent selection, thermydynamic performance measurement, ignition behaviour, combustion behaviour

Prototype designSelection of moulded article, production of moulded article, combustion chamber design, nozzle design, prototype production

Prototype testPressure course, temperature development, gas composition

Application fieldsAirbag systems, forming technology, extinguishing technology, explosion suppression, pyrotechnic cold gas generators

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Technical safety

Safety investigations into hazardous substances and technical systems

Aim of investigations into fires and explosions:

Determination of related characteristics and influencing parameters

Characterisation of damage due to pressure and temperature

Creation of models for “worst case“ scenarios for a better understanding of risks

Support in the investigation of accidents, particular incidents

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Technical safety Hydrogen safety Safety analysis studies

Risk assessment for units, systems, components. Scenario analysis of operating conditions, errors and technical failures, “worst case“ perspective

System and unit safetylaboratory and real-scale experiments, hydrogen release, dispersion, combustion, explosion, failure behaviour of components, constructive optimisation

Cause and failure analysisSimulation of critical conditions, accidentsor cases of damage to systems or units, reconstruction, chemical analysis

Development, adjustment, adaption of special measurement systemsGas concentrations (transient and spatially resolved), splinter and fragment loading, spectroscopy, pressure and temperature

VisualisationColour or b/w IR high-speed cameras, BOS method

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High temperature materialsOxidation, corrosion, structural stability

coatings, insulation layers and materials for gas and steam turbines

development of high-temperature coatings based on micro- and nano-scale metal particles

materials for high-temperature fuel cells

thermally conductive alloys based on Fe and Ni

materials for vehicle technology

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Material and process analysis

Spectral process and product monitoring

Plastics, nanocomposites, biopolymers, agricultural products, reaction monitoring

Identification of (for example) additives, moisture, colouring, …

in the NIR, Vis and UV range and / or Raman

Statistical data analysis

Spectral data, measurements, classification

Regression process for rapid measurement and analysis predictions

Design of experiments (DOE) for targeted and effective material and process optimisation

wet chemistry

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Material and process analysis Nanosilver

Nanosilver for biocidal functionalisation of systems

Microorganisms on surfaces are helath hazard

Elimination with substances that are not toxic to humans

Nanosilver is effective over long periods of time

Production of nanosilver from the liquid phase

Nanosilver as a substitute for conventional biocides (e. g. isothiazolinone) which are toxic to humans