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Dr.-Ing. Christoph Hirsch

Technical University of Munich

Chair of Thermodynamics (Prof. Wen)

Postal address

Postal:
Boltzmannstr. 15
85748 Garching b. München

since 2000 Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik, Garching
Senior Researcher

Work areas:

Lecture and Tutorials MW0136 Combustion, Lecture and Tutorials MW0006, Student Lab Combustion Technology, Student Lab Thermofluiddynamics, Introduction to Scientific Research,
Conception, Budget and Writing of Research Proposals , Scientific Guidance of Doctoral Candidates, Engineering of Experimental Testrigs,
Research in Thermoacoustics and Combustion.

Memberships:

VDI, ASME
Combustion Institute, German Chapter
ASME International Gas Turbine Institute
Combustion Fuels and Emissions Committee Member

Community Services:

ASME International Gas Turbine Institute: Session Organizer, Reviewer, Vanguard Chair 2013, 2014
Expert Reviewer: AIAA, DFG, FTC, GTP, IJSCD, POF, DFG, OLG Düsseldorf

Scientific Impact:

Google Scholar Citations
Best Paper Award, 2009 ASME- IGTI Combustion, Fuels & Emissions Committee D.Fanaca, P.R. Alemela, C. Hirsch, T. Sattelmayer, B. Schuermans: "Comparison of the Flow Field of a Swirl Stabilized Premixed Burner in an Annular and a Single Burner Combustion Chamber"

Responsibilities:

Professional Career:

1996-2000 ABB / Alstom Corporate Research
Dättwil, Schweiz, Project Manager "Thermo- and Aerodynamics"
Responsible for the following CR projects:
  • MicroTurbine TP125 High Impact Program,
  • Multi Burner Test Rig GT8C2,
  • Large Air Cooled Turbogenerator TopAir 450MW.
1994-2000 ABB Corporate Research
Dättwil, Schweiz, Researcher Department "Thermo- and Aerodynamics"

Work Areas:
  • Development of Cooling Schemes for Air-CooledTurbogenerators, (5 Patents)
  • Stability of Shaft Seals in Hydrogen- Cooled Turbogenerators,
  • Thermal Management of the Flywheel of a Surge Current Generator,
  • Analysis of inert Gas Welding processes,
  • Thermodynamic und Economic Process Analysis,
  • Experimental Testing and Analysis of Multi-Burner Staging Concepts,
  • Winding and Cooling Concepts of High Speed Synchronous Generators,
  • Development and Operation of a 100kW / 70krpm Test Bench for High Speed Synchronous Generators,
  • Design and Operation of a Microturbine Combined Heat and Power Demonstrator,
  • Analysis and Measurement of Micro Turbine Axial Bearing Thrust.

Education

1995 Universität Karlsruhe
Engler-Bunte-Institut, Chair of Combustion Technology
Doktor-Ingenieur
Thesis:"A Contribution on the Interaction of Turbulence and Swirl".
Examiners: Prof. W. Leuckel und Prof. H.W. Buggisch.
1988-1994 Universität Karlsruhe
Engler-Bunte-Institut, Chair of Combustion Technology
Researcher, Doctoral Candidate
  • Teaching Assistent Heat Transfer.
  • Lecture Assistent: Engineering and Energy Technology, Combustion and Environment.
  • Research on Pulsating Flames (AiF/FVV).
  • Research on Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Swirl Flames (AG Turbo).
1987 Universität Karlsruhe
Lehrstuhl für Thermische Strömungsmaschinen (o. Prof. S. Wittig)
Diploma, Major Subjects:
Steam- and Gasturbines (Prof. S. Wittig)
Gasdynamics und Similatity (Prof. J. Zierep)
Thesis: Design and Operation of a Test Rig for Heat Transfer Measurement on Rotating Discs with Impingement and Forced Convection Cooling using Thermochromic Liquid Crystals as Temperature Indicators.
1985-1986 Arizona State University
Mechanical and Aerospace Department
Fulbright-Stipendium
Master of Science, 1987
Thesis: Automated Color Recognition for Liquid Crystal Heat Transfer Indication on Complex Surfaces Using Transient Tests
1981-1985 Universität Karlsruhe
Diplom-Student Mechanical Engineering
1979-1981 Thyssen AG, Duisburg
Industrial Mechanic
1972-1979 Clauberg-Gymnasium
Duisburg
Abitur
1970-1972 Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasium
Frankfurt / Main
1966-1970 Volksschule
Frankfurt / Main
1995 Universität Karlsruhe
Engler-Bunte-Institut, Lehrstuhl für Feuerungstechnik
Doktor-Ingenieur
Dissertationsthema:"Ein Beitrag zur Wechselwirkung von Turbulenz und Drall".
Referenten: Prof. W. Leuckel und Prof. H.W. Buggisch
1988-1994 Universität Karlsruhe
Engler-Bunte-Institut, Lehrstuhl für Feuerungstechnik
Wissenschaftlicher Assistent
  • Lehrassistenz Wärmeübertragung.
  • Vorlesungsassistent: Maschinenkunde und
    Energietechnik, Verbrennung und Umwelt.
  • Forschung an pulsierenden Flammen (AiF/FVV).
  • Forschung zur Simulation von Gasturbinen- Drallflammen (AG Turbo)
1987 Universität Karlsruhe
Lehrstuhl für Thermische Strömungsmaschinen (o. Prof. S. Wittig)
Diplomhauptprüfung:
Dampf- und Gasturbinen (Prof. S. Wittig)
Gasdynamik und Ähnlichkeitsgesetze (Prof. J. Zierep)
Diplomarbeit: Aufbau und Inbetriebnahme eines Versuchstandes zur instationären Wärmeübergangsmessung an rotierenden Scheiben bei erzwungener Konvektion und Prallkühlung unter Nutzung thermochromer Flüssigkristalle als Temperaturindikatioren
1985-1986 Arizona State University
Mechanical and Aerospace Department
Fulbright-Stipendium
Prüfung zum Master of Science, 1987
Thesis: Automated Color Recognition for Liquid Crystal Heat Transfer Indication on Complex Surfaces Using Transient Tests
1981-1985 Universität Karlsruhe
Diplom-Studium Fachrichtung Maschinenbau
1979-1981 Thyssen AG, Duisburg
Lehre zum Betriebsschlosser
Abschluss 2.1981
1972-1979 Clauberg-Gymnasium
Duisburg
Abitur
1970-1972 Heinrich-von-Gagern-Gymnasium
Frankfurt / Main
1966-1970 Volksschule
Franfurt / Main

Publications

  • Marquez Macias, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T; Huth, M.; Meisl, J.: Investigating the Mixture Quality in Multi-Injector Burner Systems, Part II: Model Application. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 2023, 1-40 more… BibTeX
  • Renner, J.; March, M.; Do, T.-A.; Merk, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Flame Transfer Functions of the Lean Burnout Zone of an RQL Combustion Chamber - Dynamic Response to Primary Zone and Mixing Port Velocity Fluctuations. International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics 15 (2), 2023, 105-116 more… BibTeX
  • Marquez Macias, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Huth, M.; Meisl, J.: Untersuchung der Mischungsstatistik in Multi-Injektor-Brennern. 31. Deutscher Flammentag für nachhaltige Verbrennung, 2023 more… BibTeX
  • Marquez Macias, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Huth, M.; Meisl, J.: Investigating the Mixture Quality in Multi-Injector Burner Systems. Part II: Model Application. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2023, 16 more… BibTeX
  • Vogel, M.; Kaufmann, J.; Völkl, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Comparison of Equivalence Ratio Fluctuations in a Lean Premixed Combustor for Kerosene and Natural Gas. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2023, 11 more… BibTeX
  • Marquez F.M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Huth, M.; Meisl, J.: Investigating the Mixture Quality in Multi-Injector Burner Systems—Part I: Experimental Setup. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 144 (12), 2022, 121008-1 more… BibTeX
  • Renner, J.; March, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Flame dynamics in the lean burnout zone of an RQL combustion chamber - response to primary zone velocity fluctuations. International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics online, 2022, 175682772211281 more… BibTeX
  • Marquez Macias, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Huth, M.; Meisl, J.: Investigating the Mixture Quality in Multi-Injector Burner Systems. Part I: Experimental Setup. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2022, 2022Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition more… BibTeX
  • Wieland, C.; Scharf, F.; Schildberg, H.-P.; Hoferichter, V.; Eble, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Efficient Simulation of Flame Acceleration and Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition in Components of Chemical Plants. International Colloquium on the Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, 202228th ICDERS more… BibTeX
  • Wieland, C.; Scharf, F.; Schildberg, H.-P.; Hoferichter, V.; Eble, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Efficient simulation of flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation transition in smooth pipes. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries 71, 2021, Article number 104504 more… BibTeX
  • Heilmann, G.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Energetically Consistent Computation of Combustor Stability With a Model Consisting of a Helmholtz Finite Element Method Domain and a Low-Order Network. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 143 (5), 2021, Article Number 051024 more… BibTeX
  • March, M.; Renner, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Design and Validation of a Novel Test-Rig for RQL Flame Dynamics Studies. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2021 more… BibTeX
  • Romero Vega, P.; Hofmeister, T.; Heilmann G.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Isentropic Formulation of the Linearized Euler Equations for Perfectly Premixed Combustion Systems. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2021 more… BibTeX
  • Heilmann, G.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Energetically Consistent Computation of Combustor Stability with a Model Consisting of a Helmholtz-FEM-Domain and a Low Order Network. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2020 more… BibTeX
  • Mohammadzadeh Keleshtery, P.; Heilmann, G.; Hirsch, C.; Panek, L.; Huth, M.; Sattelmayer, T.: High-Frequency Instability Driving Potential of Premixed Jet Flames in a Tubular Combustor due to Dynamic Compression and Deflection. ASME Turbo Expo 2020: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020, 11 pages more… BibTeX
  • Betz, M; Zahn, M.; Hirsch, C., Sattelmayer, T.: Impact of Damper Placement on the Stability Margin of an Annular Combustor Test Rig. ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, 2019 more… BibTeX
  • Ullrich, W.; Mahmoudi, Y.; Lackhove, K.; Fischer, A.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Dowling, A.P.; Swaminathan, N.; Sadiki, A.; Staufer, M.: Prediction of Combustion Noise in a Model Combustor Using a Network Model and a LNSE Approach. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 140 (4), 2018, 041501-041501-10 more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Kalantari, A.; Sullivan-Lewis, E.; McDonell, V.: Comparison of Two Methods to Predict Boundary Layer Flashback Limits of Turbulent Hydrogen-Air Jet Flames. Flow, Turbulence and Combustion 100 (3), 2018 more… BibTeX
  • Ullrich, W.; Hirsch, C., Sattelmayer, T.; Lackhove, K.; Sadiki, A.; Fischer, A.; Staufer, M.: Combustion Noise Prediction Using Linearized Navier–Stokes Equations and Large-Eddy Simulation Sources. Journal of Propulsion and Power 34 (1), 2018, 198-212 more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Prediction of Boundary Layer Flashback Limits of Laminar Premixed Jet Flames. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2018, 2018Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Analytic Prediction of Unconfined Boundary Layer Flashback Limits in Premixed Hydrogen-Air Flames. Combustion Theory and Modelling 21 (3), 2017, 382-418 more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Prediction of Confined Flame Flashback Limits Using Boundary Layer Separation Theory. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 139 (2), 2017, 021505-021505-10 more… BibTeX
  • Weinzierl, J.; Kolb, M.; Ahrens, D.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Large-Eddy Simulation of a Reacting Jet in Cross Flow With NOx Prediction. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 139 (3), 2017, 031502-031502-7 more… BibTeX
  • Zahn, M.; Schulze, M.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Frequency Domain Predictions of the Acoustic Reflection Coefficient of a Combustor Exit Nozzle with Linearized Navier-Stokes Equations. 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV), 2017 more… BibTeX
  • Betz, M.; Wagner, M.; Zahn, M.; Schulze, M.; Stadlmair, N.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Impact of Damper Parameters on the Stability Margin of an Annular Combustor Test Rig. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2017 more… BibTeX
  • Zahn, M.; Betz, M.; Schulze, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Predicting the influence of damping devices on the stability margin of an annular combustor. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2017 more… BibTeX
  • Ullrich, W.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Mahmoudi, Y.; Dowling, A.; Swaminathan, N.; Lackhove, K.; Sadiki, A.; Fischer, A.; Staufer, M.: Prediction of Combustion Noise in a Model Combustor Using a Network Model and a LNSE Approach. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2017 more… BibTeX
  • Bauer, S.; Bäßler, S.; Hampel, B.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Mixture Quality of a Vortex Generator Premixer an Alternative Premixer Designs in the Auto-Ignition Regime of Hydrogen Air Flames. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition, 2017 more… BibTeX
  • Ahrens, D.; Kolb, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of Preflame and Postflame Mixing on NOx Formation in a Reacting Premixed Jet in Hot Cross Flow. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Volume 138 (Issue 8), 2016, 081506 / 1-10 more… BibTeX
  • Kolb, M.; Ahrens, D.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: A model for predicting the lift-off height of premixed jets in vitiated cross flow. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Volume 138 (Issue 8), 2016, art.no. 081901 more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Prediction of Confined Flame Flashback Limits Using Boundary Layer Separation Theory. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2016 more… BibTeX
  • Zahn, M.; Schulze, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Impact of Quarter Wave Tube Arrangement on Damping of Azimuthal Modes. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2016 more… BibTeX
  • Ullrich, W.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Computation of Combustion Noise from a Premixed and Pressurized Propane Flame Using Statistical Noise Modeling. Proceedings of the 52th AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference/ AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition (Propulsion and Energy 2016), 2016 more… BibTeX
  • Hoferichter, V.; Mohammadzadeh-Keleshtery, P.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Matsumura, Y.: Influence of Boundary Layer Air Injection on Flashback of Premixed Hydrogen-Air Flames. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2016 more… BibTeX
  • Weinzierl, J.; Kolb, M.; Ahrens, D.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Large Eddy Simulation of a Reacting Jet in Cross Flow with NOx Prediction. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo, 2016 more… BibTeX
  • Stadlmair, N.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Experimentally Determining the Acoustic Damping Rates of a Combustor with a Swirl Stabilized Lean Premixed Flame. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2015 more… BibTeX
  • Ahrens, D.; Kolb, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of Pre-Flame and Post-Flame Mixing on NOx-Formation in a Reacting Premixed Jet in Hot Cross Flow. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2015 more… BibTeX
  • Kolb, M.; Ahrens, D.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: A Model for Predicting the Lift-Off Height of Premixed Jets in Vitiated Cross Flow. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2015 more… BibTeX
  • Zahn, M.; Schulze, M.; Hirsch, C.; Betz, M.; Sattelmayer, T.: Frequency Domain Predictions of Acoustic Wave Propagation and Losses in a Swirl Burner with Linearized Navier-Stokes Equations. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2015 more… BibTeX
  • Hampel, B.; Bauer, S.; Heublein, N.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Feasibility Study on Dehydrogenation of LOHC Using Excess Exhaust Heat from a Hydrogen Fueled Micro Gas Turbine. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2015 more… BibTeX
  • Ahrens, D.; Kolb, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: NOx Formation in a Reacting Premixed Jet in Hot Cross Flow. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2014 more… BibTeX
  • Tautschnig, G.; Haner, E.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Confined Jets in Hot Co-Flow. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2014 more… BibTeX
  • Bade, S.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Influence of Fuel-Air Mixing on Flame Dynamics of Premixed Swirl Burners. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2014 more… BibTeX
  • Bade, S.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Design for Thermo-Acoustic Stability: Modeling of Burner And Flame Dynamics. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (135/11), 2013, 111502-1-7 more… BibTeX
  • Bade, S.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Design for thermo-acoustic stability: Procedure and database. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power (135/12), 2013, 121507 (8 pages) more… BibTeX
  • Bade, S.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Design for Thermo-Acoustic Stability: Procedure and Data Base. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Bade, S.; Wagner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer T.: Design for Thermo-Acoustic Stability: Modeling of Burner and Flame Dynamics. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Schmitt, D.; Kolb, M.; Weinzierl, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Ignition and Flame Stabilization of a Premixed Jet in Hot Cross Flow. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Haner, E.; Tautschnig, G.; Hertweck, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Analysis of a Co-Flowing Fuel Injection with a Concentric Carrier-Air Inlet in Autoignition Driven Combustion Chambers. 6th European Combustion Meeting ECM, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Seidel, V.; Marosky, A.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Geng, W.; Magni, F.: Influence of the Inflow Confinement on the Flashback Limits of a Premixed Swirl Burner. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Tautschnig, G.; Hampel, B.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Experimental Investigation of OH* and CH* Chemiluminescence Under Varying Operating Conditions. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2013 more… BibTeX
  • Haner, E.; Pernpeintner, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Simultaneous Application of PLIF and MixPIV: Quantification of the Measurement Precision. Lasermethoden in der Strömungsmesstechnik, 2012 more… BibTeX
  • Hauser, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of the Confinement on the Flame Transfer Function. 18th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 2011 more… BibTeX
  • Pernpeintner, M.; Lauer, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: A Method to Obtain Planar Mixture Fraction Statistics in Turbulent Flows Seeded with Tracer Particles. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2011 more… BibTeX
  • Neunert, U.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schreckenbach, S.: Vorhersage thermoakustischer Instabilitäten in Verbrennungssystemen kleiner Leistung. GWF Gas Erdgas (07-08), 2010 more… BibTeX
  • Brückner-Kalb, J.; Krösser, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Emission characteristics of a premixed Cyclic-Periodical-Mixing Combustor operated With hydrogen-natural gas fuel mixtures. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 132 (2), 2010, 021505 more… BibTeX
  • Fanaca, D.; Alemela, P.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermanns, B.: Comparison of the flow field of a swirl stabilized premixed burner in an annular and a single burner combustion chamber. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 132 (7), 2010, 071502 more… BibTeX
  • Alemela, P.; Fanaca, D.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Determination and scaling of thermo acoustic characteristics of premixed flames. International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics 2 (2), 2010, 169-198 more… BibTeX
  • Wäsle, J.; Winkler, A.; Weyermann, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: A model for turbulent combustion noise. Acta Acustica united with Acustica 95 (3), 2009, 391-401 more… BibTeX
  • Weyermann, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of boundary conditions on the noise emission of turbulent premixed swirl flames – 6. In: Combustion Noise. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2009, 147-174 more… BibTeX
  • Neunert, U.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: A novel approach to determine the acoustic transfer matrices of laminar flat flames. 4th European Combustion Meeting, 2009 more… BibTeX
  • Zimmermann, P.; Cardenas, A.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Simulation of a micro turbine's dynamic behavior in a biomass incineration power plant based on the pebble heater technology. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, 2009 more… BibTeX
  • Alemela, P.; Fanaca, D.; Ettner, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Flame transfer matrices of a premixed flame and a global check with modeling and experiments. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2008 more… BibTeX
  • Fanaca, D.; Alemela, P.; Ettner, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Schuermans, B.: Determination and comparison of the dynamic characteristics of a perfectly premixed flame in both single and annular combustion chambers. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2008 more… BibTeX
  • Weyermann, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Numerische Simulation der Schallabstrahlung von eingeschlossenen turbulenten Flammen. Fortschritte der Akustik, 2008 more… BibTeX
  • Wäsle, J.; Winkler, A.; Weyermann, F.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Calculation of the Noise Generation by Turbulent Combustion. 2nd International Conference on Jets, Wakes and Separated Flows, 2008 more… BibTeX
  • Kröner, M.; Sattelmayer, T.; Fritz, J.; Kiesewetter, F.; Hirsch, C.: Flame propagation in swirling flows - effect of local extinction on the combustion induced vortex breakdown. Combustion, Science and Technology 179 (7), 2007, 1385-1416 more… BibTeX
  • Hirsch, C.; Wäsle, J.; Winkler, A.; Sattelmayer, T.: A spectral model for the sound pressure from turbulent premixed combustion. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 31, 2007, 1435-1441 more… BibTeX
  • Brückner-Kalb, J.; Napravnik, C.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Development of a fuel-air premixer for a sub-ppm NOx burner. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2007 more… BibTeX
  • Winkler, A.; Wäsle, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Validation of a model for premixed combustion noise with optical measurement techniques. 19th International Congress on Acoustics, 2007 more… BibTeX
  • Fischer, A.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Comparison of multi-microphone transfer matrix measurements with acoustic network models of swirl burners. Journal of Sound and Vibration 298 (1-2), 2006, 73-83 more… BibTeX
  • Eckstein, J.; Freitag, E.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Experimental study on the role of entropy waves in low-frequency oscillations in a RQL combustor. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 128 (2), 2006, 264-270 more… BibTeX
  • Auer, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of air and fuel mass flow fluctuations in a premix swirl burner on flame dynamics. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Brückner-Kalb, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Operation characteristics of a premixed sub-ppm NOx burner with periodical recirculation of combustion products. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, Barcelona, Spain, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Burmberger, S.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Design rules for the velocity field of vortex breakdown swirl burners. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Burmberger, S.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Designing a radial swirler vortex breakdown burner. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Freitag, E.; Konle, H.; Lauer, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Pressure influence on the flame transfer function of a premixed swirling flame. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Hirsch, C.; Winkler, A.; Wäsle, J.; Sattelmayer, T.: Calculating the turbulent noise source of premixed swirl flames from time mean reactive RANS variables. 13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Winkler, A.; Wäsle, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Peak frequency scaling of combustion noise from premixed flames. 13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Zimmermann, P.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Erosion lifetime prediction for a radial turbine operation in a low dust stream. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2006 more… BibTeX
  • Eckstein, J.; Freitag, E.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; von der Bank, R.; Schilling, T.: Forced Low-Frequency Spray Characteristics of a Generic Airblast Swirl Diffusion Burner. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 127 (2), 2005, 301-306 more… BibTeX
  • Auer, M.; Gebauer, C.; Moesl, K.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Active Instability Control: Feedback of Combustion Instabilities on the Injection of Gaseous Fuel. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 127 (4), 2005, 748-754 more… BibTeX
  • Auer, M.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of the Interaction of Equivalence Ratio and Mass Flow Fluctuations on Flame Dynamics. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2005 more… BibTeX
  • Hirsch, C.; Fanaca, D.; Alemela, R.; Polifke, W.; Sattelmayer, T.: Influence of the swirler design on flame transfer function of premixed flames. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2005 more… BibTeX
  • Wanke, E.; Pieringer, J.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Entwicklung eines eindimensionalen, transienten Verbrennungsmodells zur Simulation von Anfahrvorgängen in Porenbrennern. 17. Frühlingsakademie, Balatonfüred, Hungary, 2005 more… BibTeX
  • Sattelmayer, T.; Hirsch, C.; Krasznai, N.; Wäsle, J.; Winkler, A.: Lärmerzeugung von Drallflammen: Charakteristika und Modellierung. Workshop BMBF, 2004 more… BibTeX
  • Sattelmayer, T.; Hirsch, C.; Krasznai, N.; Pieringer, J.; Wäsle, J.; Winkler, A.: Thermisch induzierter Lärm (Verbrennungslärm). Kurzlehrgang Stream Noise, Erlangen, Germany, 2004 more… BibTeX
  • Ibrahim, O.; Zimmermann, P.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.; Gerhard, B.; Steinbach, C.: A Microturbine Operating with Variable Heat Output. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2004 more… BibTeX
  • Gentemann, A.; Hirsch, C.; Kunze, K.; Kiesewetter, F.; Sattelmayer, T.; Polifke, W.: Validation of flame transfer function reconstruction for perfectly premixed swirl flames. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, 2004 more… BibTeX
  • Pankiewitz, C.; Fischer, A.; Hirsch, C.; Sattelmayer, T.: Computation of Transfer Matrices for Gas Turbine Combustors Including Acoustics/Flame Interaction. 9th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference and Exhibit, 2003 more… BibTeX
  • Polifke, W.; Hirsch, C.; Fischer, A.; Sattelmayer, T.: Instabilität eines Vormischbrenners mit nicht-monotoner Druckverlust-Kennlinie. VDI-Bericht Nr.1629 (20. Deutscher Flammentag), VDI Verlag GmbH, 2001 more… BibTeX

Further Publications

von Wolfersdorf, J., Hoecker, R., Hirsch, C., Data Reduction Procedure for Transient Heat Transfer Measurements in Long Internal Cooling Channels; Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 120, 1998.

Hirsch, C., Polifke, W., Holzäpfel, F., Modelling Turbulent Swirling Flows: Can LES help?; Workshop DNS and LES of Complex Flows: Numerical and Modelling Aspects, University of Twente, Enschede, The Nederlands, 1997.

von Wolfersdorf, J., Hoecker, R., Hirsch, C., Data Reduction Procedure for Transient Heat Transfer Measurements in Long Internal Cooling Channels; Delft Univ. Press, 2nd Int. Symposium on Turbulence, Heat and Mass Transfer, Eds. Hanjalic & Peeters, 1997.

Mayle, R.E., Hirsch, C., Hess, S., von Wolfersdorf, J., Rotor-Stator Gap Flow Analysis and Experiments; PE-061-EC-1-05-1997, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 1997.

Hirsch, C., Leuckel, W., A curvature correction for the k-epsilon model in engineering applications; Eds. Rodi and Bergeles, 3rd. Symp. on Engineering Turbulence Modelling and Measurements, Elsevier, 1996.

Hirsch, C., Büchner, H., Leuckel, W., The formation of coherent turbulent vortex rings in periodic flow; 13. Symp. on Turbulence, No. A37, Univ. Missouri Rolla, 1994.

Bartenbach, B., Hirsch, C., Huth, M., Leuckel, W., Modelling and validation of soot concentration patterns of turbulent diffusion flames based on data from plug flow reactor experiments; Chemical Engineering and Processing, No. 33, pages 401-408, 1994.

Büchner, H., Hirsch, C., Leuckel, W., Experimental investigations on the dynamics of pulsated premixed axial flames; Comb. Sci. Tech., Vol. 94, pages 219–228, 1993.

Hirsch, C., Prade, B., Ehrhardt, K., Lenze, B., Anwendung und Bewertung iso¬thermer Turbu-lenz¬modellierung zur Berechnung des Brennernahfeldes eines Stauscheibenbrenners; GASWÄRME International, Vol. 1, No. 41, pages 17-23, 1992.

Hirsch, C., Hettel, M., Leuckel, W., Numerische Gesichtspunkte bei der Berechnung einer pulsierenden, turbulenten Strahlströmung; IBM Workshop: "Numerische Aspekte bei der Simulation von Brennkammerströmungen", No. IBM TR 75.92.22, pages 13-16, Univ. Karlsruhe, 1992.

Platzer, K.-H., Hirsch, C., Metzger, D.E., Wittig, S., Computer based areal surface temperature and local heattransfer measurements with thermochromic liquid crystals; Springer, Exp. in Fluids, Vol. 13, pages 26-32, 1992.

Leuckel, W., Hirsch, C., Lauer, G., TURBOFLAM 3.1.3.4: Mathematische Modellierung der Wechselwirkung von Turbulenz und Verbrennung unter den in Gasturbinenbrennkammern vorliegenden Bedingungen; DLR- Tagungsband, pages 143-158, 3. Statusseminar, Arbeitsgemeinschaft "Hochtemperatur Gasturbine", Köln, 1992.

Büchner, H., Hirsch, C., Leuckel, W., Investigation on the dynamics of pulsated premixed axial jet flames; Proc. Int. Symp. on Pulsating Comb., accepted to appear in Comb. Sci. Techn. Special issue 1993/94, 1991.

Hirsch, C., Hettel, M., Büchner, H., Leuckel, W., Druckschwingungen in industriellen Vormisch-Verbrennnungssystemen. Teil II: Mathematische Modellierung der pulsierenden, isothermen Strahlströmung; AIF/DVV Vorhaben Nr. 7317, DVGW- Forschungsstelle, Universität Karlsruhe, 1991.

Leuckel, W., Hirsch, C., Lauer, G., TURBOFLAM 3.1.3.4: Mathematische Modellierung der Wechselwirkung von Turbulenz und Verbrennung unter den in Gasturbinenbrennkammern vorliegenden Bedingungen; DLR-Tagungsband, pages 159-173, 2. Statusseminar, Arbeitsgemeinschaft "Hochtemperatur Gasturbine", Köln, 1990.

Hirsch, C., Platzer, K.-H., Metzger, D.E., Wittig, S., Instationäre Wärmeübergangsmessung unter Nutzung thermochromer Flüssigkristalle als Temperaturindikatoren; DGLR-Workshop 2D-Meßtechnik, Markdorf, DGLR- Bericht 88-04, p.211-221, 1988.

Hirsch, C., Metzger, D.E., Automated color recognition for liquid crystal heat transfer indication on complex surfaces using transient tests; Technical Report ERC-R-86102, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept., Arizona State University, 1987.

Hirsch, C., Automated color recognition for liquid crystal heat transfer indication on complex surfaces using transient tests; M.S. Thesis, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept., Arizona State University, 1987.

Hirsch, C., Aufbau und Inbetriebnahme eines Versuchsstandes zur instationären Wärmeübergangsmessung an rotierenden Scheiben bei erzwungener Konvektion und Prallkühlung unter Nutzung thermochromer Flüssigkristalle als Temperaturindikatoren; Diplomarbeit Nr. 302, Institut für Thermische Strömungsmaschinen, Prof.S.Wittig, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), 1987.