SWK E² - Hochschule Niederrhein

Postal address: Reinarzstraße 49, 47805 Krefeld

Visitor address: Obergath 79, 47805 Krefeld

The core research areas of our institute are the analysis and optimization of energy systems and processes from both a technical and an economic point of view. Numerous publicly funded research projects as well as contract research for industry and commerce are carried out in the laboratories of our institute.

Our education is linked closely to our research. In this way, SWK E² offers the opportunity for students to pursue contemporary, practice-oriented studies through their involvement in research projects, which creates a solid basis for entry into a successful professional life.

NRW doctoral programme: Young scientists as guests at the HSNR

25.03.2025

The Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) hosted the doctoral colloquium of the Resources and Sustainability department of the NRW Doctoral College (PK NRW)…

High-profile event in Brussels on the "Energy-efficient and CO2-free process heat" study by the SWK E² Institute for Energy Technology and Energy Management

21.02.2025

On 5 February, Louisa Zaubitzer and Prof. Frank Alsmeyer from the SWK E² Institute presented the study in the EU environment.

The SWK E² Institute for Energy Technology and Energy Management organised the 2nd project meeting in the BiliOpt project with the project partners and the project support committee (companies from industry, the energy sector and planning).

28.01.2025

In a hybrid meeting, the project partners GFaI, perpendo Energie- und Verfahrenstechnik GmbH and SWK E² met with the project organiser and members of…

A very special day: Students from Côte d'Ivoire at the SWK E² - Institute of Energy Technology and Energy Management meet professional soccer players

27.10.2023

Krefeld/Leverkusen. Ten students from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa have been guests at The Hochschule Niederrhein for a good two months at the SWK E²…

Postal address: Reinarzstraße 49, 47805 Krefeld

Visitor address: Obergath 79, 47805 Krefeld

The GREATER project (GrowingRwandaEnergyAwarenessThrough HighER Education) aims to support Rwanda in the energy transition needed for the country's sustainable, social and economic growth.
To close the energy gap and provide equal access to electricity for the Rwandan population, the project plans to make extensive use of renewable energy sources.
The project involves four Rwandan institutions and four European institutions.

The core activity is the development or renewal of 8 curricula in the field of Smart Infrastructures and Renewable Energies.
In addition to new laboratory facilities in the Rwandan partner institutions, the apprenticeship will also be based on the innovative introduction to a network of 4 "Living Labs".
The Living Labs are real places, accessible to the local population, where different activities take place, equipped with smart renewable energy generation systems.

Contact person:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arne Graßmann

Deputy Director of the Institute Aerodynamic optimization of components High-energy (transonic) flows Energy storage Failure analysis (aerodynamic) in steam power plants

Determination and simulation of an optimal hybrid on-demand mobility.

The BestMOD project investigates how and where public transport services can be expanded to meet demand in such a way that the additional costs could be covered by the expected increase in customers.

In a town or district with a moderate population density, as is the case in many peri-urban areas, it may make sense to run a streetcar or bus with a high passenger capacity only to a central stop, from where minibuses distribute passengers around the town. In order for this scenario to be attractive compared to MIV, it is imperative to keep the resistance of the transfer to a minimum. Meaning, there must be as many on-demand (OD) vehicles reliably available as needed when a streetcar arrives. The OD vehicle must also reach the stop on time with passengers who want to transfer to the streetcar before the train departs. At the same time, OD vehicles should serve direct trips within the village that do not begin or end with a transfer.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc Gennat

Automation Engineering

Room: J 139
Phone: +49 (0)2151 822-5112
marc.gennat(at)hs-niederrhein.de
Consultation:
During the lecture period: Mondays from 10.00 to 11.30 a.m.
During the lecture-free period by appointment

Project website

OK!Thermo: Online competence trainer

The subject of thermodynamics has very tangible benefits in terms of energy transition, sustainability and climate protection, but is considered a major hurdle by some students.

"OK!Thermo" is designed to help students gain easier access to the subject. The online competence trainer is to be used in any teaching or learning situation from self-study to classical exercises and examinations. The focus is on individual teaching paths that take into account the different prerequisites of students and thus ensure optimal teaching of the material.

The Hochschule Niederrhein is cooperating with the Hochschule Düsseldorf, the TH Köln and the Hochschule Ruhr West to implement the project.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Alsmeyer

Energy systems engineering and systems process engineering: Analysis of large amounts of data, Optimization with statistical and phenomenological calculation models

The Industry Integrated Dual Engineering Studies in a North-South Collaboration (IIDES-NSC) project aims to enable local people to solve electricity and water supply problems independently and sustainably. Technologies will be designed, developed, manufactured, and commissioned, and business models for manufacturing and operation will be developed that are self-sustainable in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast).