German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Institute of Combustion Technology

The Institute of Combustion Technology researches and optimises regeneratively produced fuels and innovative combustion chambers for the energy system of the future. The aim is to minimise pollutant emissions while maximising efficiency.

Research topics

Research topics

The DLR Institute of Combustion Technology develops solutions to make both energy supply and aviation climate-friendly. To this end, we are further developing regeneratively produced fuels and innovative combustion chamber systems for gas and aircraft turbines.

Technology platform for power-to-liquid fuels (TPP)

From today's perspective, electricity-based fuels are indispensable for the defossilisation of long- and medium-haul flights, shipping and heavy goods transport

Designing fuels for a sustainable future

Synthetic fuels are characterised by high energy densities, easy handling and particular versatility in their use. They are also consistently cleaner burning than fossil fuels, as pollutants such as aromatics or sulphur are deliberately not produced during the synthesis process.

Software development

Software development plays a crucial role in all areas of the institute, from research to application. The principles and tools of research software engineering are used in all software developments at the institute to create applications that can efficiently process, analyse and visualise complex scientific data.

Hydrogen research at the Institute

In future, hydrogen produced in a climate-friendly way will play a key role in electricity and heat generation, in industry and in aviation. Hydrogen is a very versatile energy carrier and can be used across all sectors. If it is produced sustainably, it offers the opportunity to massively reduce emissions, especially of the harmful greenhouse gas CO2, in the energy, transport and industrial sectors. The DLR Institute of Combustion Technology has been researching how hydrogen can be utilised safely and efficiently in stationary gas turbines for many years.

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