Andreas Zepf, M. Sc.
Research Assistant
Technical University of Munich
School of Engineering and Design
Institute of Sustainable Mobile Powertrains
Schragenhofstraße 31, 80992 Munich
Phone.: +49 89.289.24138
Fax: +49 89.289.24100
Raum: ML 008
zepf@lvk.mw.tum.de
About me
Project HydroPoLEn:
- Research on emission-free large-bore hydrogen engines for maritime applications
- Overall objective: Achieving economically viable power densities and efficiencies through optimization of combustion processes and tribology
- Interdisciplinary methodological approach within a research consortium consisting of TUM and industrial partners
Research
Sustainable Propulsion Systems & Hydrogen
- Hydrogen large engines for maritime applications (see Project HydroPoLEn)
- Optimization of combustion processes and injection systems
- Exhaust gas analysis and emission reduction
Electrification & Hybridization
- Modeling and simulation of fuel cell systems (1D)
- Investigation of electric powertrains: simulation of electric machines, inverters, and high-voltage onboard power networks
- Power measurement and characterization of electric drives
- Methodological investigation and optimization of power measurement systems for highly dynamic electric drives
Methodological Expertise: Simulation & Experimental Research
Simulation & Modeling (1D & 3D-CFD)
- Internal combustion engines: Detailed analysis of mixture formation and combustion processes
- Combustion concepts: Investigation of diesel, spark-ignition (Otto), and gas engines (H₂, CNG)
- Cross-scale analysis: Simulations ranging from passenger car engines (0.5 L per cylinder) up to large-scale engines (45 L per cylinder)
- Electrical components: Modeling of electric machines and inverters as well as simulation of their interactions with the high-voltage onboard power system
- Fuel cells: 1D system simulation and operating strategies
Experimental Methodology & Measurement Technology
- Power measurement systems: Methodological investigation and validation of measurement chains for highly dynamic electric drives (metrology)
- Optical diagnostics: Application of imaging measurement techniques for analyzing in-cylinder processes
- Exhaust gas analysis: Emission measurement and evaluation, particularly for hydrogen applications
Teaching
