Patrick Hermsmeyer

• Combustion modeling for hydrogen flames in RANS and LES • Burner optimization • Projects in collaboration with industry • Teaching "Combustion Technology II"

Preparation, execution, and analysis of CFD simulations for an industrial partner

Master Thesis "Development of a Laminar Burning Velocity Model Using Gene Expression Programming" • Generation of a laminar burning velocity model for methane-air flames using the evolutionary machine learning algorithm "Gene Expression Programming" • Planning and execution of the training runs on a high performance computing cluster • Processing and evaluation of the results using Python • Regular presentation and discussion of the results • Documentation of the results

• Computational mesh generation for the simulation of multi-stage compressors using the in-house meshing tool PyMesh • Planning and execution of numerical simulations on high performance computers with the in-house CFD solver "TRACE" using steady and unsteady RANS methods • Evaluation and processing of the results using Python and Tecplot • Documentation and presentation of the results for project meetings

Bachelor Thesis "Large Eddy Simulation of a Generic Impinging Jet Configuration" • Familiarization with the in-house CFD solver "TRACE" and the mesh generation tool "PyMesh" • Performance of CFD simulations using steady RANS and LES methods • Simulation-based analysis of the heat transfer of an impingement jet configuration • Regular presentation and discussion of the results • Detailed documentation of the results

• Calculation of the clutch gap in a steam turbine train • Installation of induction sensors on a torsion test rig • Construction of a height-adjustable table for venturi nozzles of a mass flow test rig • Commissioning of the automatic calibration system for optical distance sensors

• Literature review in the field of shape memory alloy and actuator technology • Construction and commissioning of experimental setups in the laboratory • Execution of laboratory experiments in the field of laser processing of shape memory wires • Evaluation and interpretation of test results

• Installation of sensor technology for a generator prototype • Evaluation of vibration measurement data for compressor blades • Development and testing of a method for alternating bending stress measurement on a steam turbine shaft • Further development of an automatic calibration system for optical distance sensors

• Assembly and disassembly work on gear stress test rigs • Evaluation of oil test results • Support of the teaching operations in the subjects Fundamentals of Construction Technology I and II and Construction Technology I and II