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Technical University of Munich

Schifflechner, Christopher, M. Sc.

Chair of Energy Systems
Boltzmannstrasse 15
85748 Garching

Room: 3730

Phone: (089) 289 16269
Fax: (089) 289 16271
Email: c.schifflechner(at)tum.de

Office Hours

by appointment

Tasks

  • Group leader Thermodynamic Processes and Heat Transfer
  • Coordinator of the EU project FlexGeo
  • Management of Research Projects

Lectures:

Main Research

Research Topics:

  • Geothermal energy systems
  • Thermodynamic process simulations (Aspen, Matlab, Ebsilon Professional, Python)
  • Numerical and experimental investigation of Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC)
  • Industrial waste heat utilization
  • Energy efficiency
  • Dynamic power plant simulation and control

Research Projects:

Publications

  • 54Pietro, U.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.; Manfrida, G.: Thermo-economic comparison of CO2 and water as a heat carrier for long-distance heat transport from geothermal sources: A Bavarian case study. Energy, 2024 more…
  • 53Stainchaouer. A.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Sakalis, G.; Spliethoff, H.: Evaluating long-term operational data of a Very Large Crude Carrier: Assessing the diesel engines waste heat potential for integrating ORC systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 more…
  • 52Schifflechner, C.; de Reus, J.; Schuster, S.; Villasana, A.; Brillert, D.; Saar, M.; Spliethoff, H.: Paving the way for CO2-Plume Geothermal (CPG) systems: A perspective on the CO2 surface equipment. Energy, 2024 more…
  • 51Kaufmann, F.; Irrgang, L.; Schifflechner, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Fast and accurate modelling of twin-screw compressors: A generalised low-order approach. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 more…
  • 50Schifflechner, C.; Corpancho, A.; White, M.T.; Schuster, S.; Brillert, D.; de Reus, J.; Saar, M.O.: Annual Performance Profiles of CO2-Plume Geothermal (CPG) Systems: Impact of the Ambient Conditions. The 8th International Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles Symposium, 2024 more…
  • 49Roumpedakis, T.; Kallis, O.; Pallis, P.; Stainchaouer, A.; Schifflechner, C.; Elkafas, A.; Karellas, S.: DEVELOPMENT OF A NUMERICAL PLATFORM FOR ENERGETIC ASSESSMENT OF DECARBONISING TECHNOLOGIES IN VESSELS. 37th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, 2024 more…
  • 48Schifflechner, C.; Kaufmann, F.; Zosseder, K.; Spliethoff, H.: Unlocking the flexibility potential of geothermal with reversible Organic Rankine Cycles. 49th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, 2024 more…
  • 47Licht, L.; Leopoldus, S.; Westermeier, M.; Schifflechner, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Mechanistic Modeling of Departure from Nucleate Boiling in Subcooled Flow Boiling at Near-Critical Pressure Conditions. 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Operation and Safety (NUTHOS-14), 2024 more…
  • 46Oettig, J.; Licht, L.; Ferrand, T.; Westermeier, M.; Schifflechner, C.; Pioro, I.; Spliethoff, H.: Experimental Investigation of Phenomena in Heat Transfer to Water at Near Critical Pressures. 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Operation and Safety (NUTHOS-14), 2024 more…
  • 45Braimakis, K.; Westermeier, M.; Schifflechner, C.; Beaughon, M.; Serafino, A.; Charalampidis, A.; Karellas, S.: PART-LOAD MODELLING OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE HEAT RECOVERY ORC WITH DIFFERENT OPERATING STRATEGIES. 37th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, 2024 more…
  • 44Schifflechner, C.; Ungar, P.; Wieland, C.; Manfrida, G.; Fiaschi, D.; Spliethoff, H.: CO2 or water as heat transfer fluid in geothermal systems: a comparison for combined heat and power generation considering off-design performance. 37th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, 30 JUNE – 4 JULY, 2024, RHODES, GREECE, 2024 more…
  • 43Irrgang, L.; Schifflechner, C.; Ammerer, M.; Beaughon, M.; Braimakis, K.; Karellas, S.; Andresen, T.; Serafino, A.; Spliethoff, H.: Optimizing the design of an ORC air-cooled condenser for industrial waste heat recovery: a trade-off between power consumption and required face area. 37th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, 2024 more…
  • 42Stainchaouer, A.; Schifflechner, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Multi-criteria single-objective optimization of ORC system using marine engine waste heat streams: compact and efficient on-board WHR solution. 37th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS, 2024 more…
  • 41Wieland, C.; Schifflechner, C.; Dawo, F.; Astolfi, M.: The organic Rankine cycle power systems market: Recent developments and future perspectives. Applied Thermal Engineering 224 (119980), 2023 more…
  • 40Dawo, F.; Buhr, J.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Experimental assessment of an Organic Rankine Cycle with a partially evaporated working fluid. Applied Thermal Engineering 221 (119858), 2023, 1359-4311 more…
  • 39Schifflechner, C.; Kuhnert, L.; Irrgang, L; Dawo, F.; Kaufmann, F.; Wieland, C; Spliethoff, H.: Geothermal trigeneration systems with Organic Rankine Cycles: Evaluation of different plant configurations considering part load behaviour. Renewable Energy 207, 2023, 218-233 more…
  • 38Wieland, C.; Schifflechner, C.; Braimakis, K.; Kaufmann, F.; Dawo, F.; Karellas, S.; Besagni, G.; Markides, C. N.: Innovations for organic Rankine cycle power systems: Current trends and future perspectives. Applied Thermal Engineering 225, 2023, 120201 more…
  • 37Irrgang, L.; Schifflechner, C.; Kestler, S.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Computationally Efficient Numerical Modelling of LiBr-H2O and H2O-NH3 in Single Effect, Double Effect and Double Lift Absorption Refrigeration Configurations Using Open-Source Tools. ICR2023; 26th International Congress of Refrigeration, 2023 more…
  • 36Kaufmann, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Design and Construction of a Reversible ORC Test Rig for Geothermal CHP Applications. 7th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2023 more…
  • 35Kaufmann, F.; Irrgang, L.; Schifflechner, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Development of a Generalised Low-Order Model for Twin-Screw Compressors. 7th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2023 more…
  • 34Stainchaouer, A., Schifflechner, C., Wieland, C., Spliethoff, H.: EVALUATING THE WASTE HEAT SOURCES IN A VERY LARGE CRUDE CARRIER AND THE POTENTIAL INTEGRATION OF ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE CONFIGURATIONS. 7th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2023 more…
  • 33Irrgang, L., Schifflechner, C., Spliethoff, H.: Kälteerzeugung aus Tiefengeothermie – Absorptionstechnologien im Überblick. DKV-Tagung 2023, 2023 more…
  • 32Christopher Schifflechner; Christoph Wieland; Hartmut; Spliethoff; Martin O. Saar: CO2 Plume Geothermal (CPG) Systems for Combined Heat and Power: Opportunities and Challenges. 48th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, 2023 more…
  • 31Christopher Schifflechner; Jasper de Reus; Hartmut Spliethoff; Martin O. Saar; Sebastian Schuster; Dieter Brillert: The potential of CO2-Plume Geothermal (CPG) Systems for CO2 component manufacturers: opportunities and development needs. 7th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2023 more…
  • 30Magnus Windfeldt; Han Deng; Trond Andresen; Christopher Schifflechner: Basic design of an ORC demonstrator system for implementation in an Iron & Steel plant through the DECAGONE project. 7th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2023 more…
  • 29Ungar, P.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.; Manfridad, G.: Thermo-economic comparison of CO2 and water as a heat carrier for long-distance heat transport from geothermal sources. 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, 2023 more…
  • 28Goetzl, Gregor; Chicco, Jessica; Schifflechner, Christopher; Figueira, Joao; Tsironis, Georgios; Zajacs, Aleksandrs: Pathways to better integrate geothermal energy at its full technological scale in European heating and cooling networks. European Geologist Journal, The Journal of the European Federation of Geologists 54, 2022 more…
  • 27Schifflechner, C.; Wieland C.; Spliethoff, H.: CO2 Plume Geothermal (CPG) Systems for Combined Heat and Power Production: an Evaluation of Various Plant Configurations. Journal of Thermal Science 31 (5), 2022, 1266-1278 more…
  • 26Eyerer, S.; Dawo, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Niederdränk, A.; Spliethoff, H.; Wieland, C.: Experimental evaluation of an ORC-CHP architecture based on regenerative preheating for geothermal applications. Applied Energy 315 (119057), 2022 more…
  • 25Molar-Cruz, A.; Keim, M.F.; Schifflechner, C.; Loewer, M.; Zosseder, K.; Drews, M.; Wieland, C.; Hamacher, T.: Techno-economic optimization of large-scale deep geothermal district heating systems with long-distance heat transport. Energy Conversion and Management 267 (115906), 2022 more…
  • 24Keim, M.; Loewer, M.; Molar-Cruz, A.; Schifflechner, C.: The Value of Heat Interconnection Pipelines in the Use of Deep Geothermal Energy. European Geothermal Congress 2022, EGEC, 2022 more…
  • 23Schifflechner, C.; Irl, M.; Molar-Cruz, A.; Keim, M.; Loewer, M.; Ferrand, T.; Spliethoff, H.: Optimized pipe diameter and insulation thickness of long-distance heat interconnection pipelines. European Geothermal Congress 2022 (EGC), 2022 more…
  • 22Schifflechner, C.; Irrgang, L.; Kaufmann, F.; Martin Apolinario, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Optimal integration of different absorption chillers in geothermal trigeneration systems with Organic Rankine Cycles. The 35th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmntal Impact of Energy Systems / Proceedings of ECOS 2022, 2022 more…
  • 21Schifflechner, C.; Irrgang, L.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Efficient and flexible plant configurations for geothermal trigeneration systems with an Organic Rankine Cycle. European Geothermal Congress 2022 (EGC), 2022 more…
  • 20Weber,J.; Born,H.; Pester, S.; Schifflechner, C.; Moeck, I.: Geothermal Energy Use in Germany, Country Update 2019-2021. European Geothermal Congress 2022 (EGC), 2022 more…
  • 19Kaufmann, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Techno-Economic Evaluation of reversible Organic Rankine Cycles in geothermal combined Heat and Power PlantsTechno-Economic Evaluation of reversible Organic Rankine Cycles in geothermal combined Heat and Power Plants. The 35th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmntal Impact of Energy Systems / Proceedings of ECOS 2022, 2022 more…
  • 18Dawo, F.; Fleischmann, J.; Kaufmann, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Eyerer, S.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: R1224yd(Z), R1233zd(E) and R1336mzz(Z) as replacements for R245fa: Experimental performance, interaction with lubricants and environmental impact. Applied Energy 288, 2021, 116661 more…
  • 17Irl, M.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Impact of Scaling on Electrical Submersible Pumps concerning Heat and Power Production of Geothermal Plants and Optimization of Acidification Intervals. World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, 2021 more…
  • 16Schifflechner, C.; Eyerer, S.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: External Costs of ORC Working Fluids for Geothermal Applications. Proceedings World Geothermal Congress 2020+1, 2021 more…
  • 15Wieland, C.; Dawo, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Astolfi, M.: Market Report on Organic Rancine Cycle Power Systems: Recent Developments and Outlook. Proceedings of the 6th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems , Technical University of Munich , 2021 more…
  • 14Schifflechner, C.; Kaufmann, F.; Irrgang, L.; Kuhnert, L.; Dawo, F.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Evaluation of Plant Configurations for Geothermal Trigeneration Systems with Organic Rankine Cycles. Proceedings of the 6th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2021 more…
  • 13Kaufmann, F.; Schifflechner, C.; Dawo, F.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Evaluation of reversible screw compressors with an adaptable built-in volume ratio in reversible heat pumps. Proceedings of the 6th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems , Technical University of Munich , 2021 more…
  • 12Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Thermodynamic and Economic Optimization of CO2 Plume Geothermal Systems for Combined Heat and Power Production. The 34th International Conference On Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, 2021 more…
  • 11Keim, M., Hamacher, T., Loewer, M., Molar-Cruz, A., Schifflechner, C., Ferrand, T., Wieland, C., Drews, M., Zosseder, K., Bauer, W., Bohnsack, D., Heine, F., Konrad, F., Pfrang, D., Schölderle, F.: Bewertung Masterplan Geothermie. Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie, Geothermie-Allianz-Bayern, 2020, more…
  • 10Loewer, M.; Keim, M.; Molar-Cruz, A.; Schifflechner, C.; Zosseder, K.; Drews; M.: Ausbau der Tiefengeothermie in Bayern: Optimierung durch Wärmeverbundleitungen. Geothermische Energie (97), 2020 more…
  • 9Schifflechner, C.; Dawo, F.; Eyerer, S.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Thermodynamic comparison of direct supercritical CO2 and indirect brine-ORC concepts for geothermal combined heat and powergeneration. Renewable Energy 161, 2020, 1292-1302 more…
  • 8Eyerer, S.; Dawo, F.; Pili, R.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Experimental and numerical investigation of an advanced injection cooling concept for Organic Rankine Cycles. Energy Conversion and Management 224, 2020, 113342 more…
  • 7Eyerer, S.; Schifflechner, C.; Hofbauer, S.; Bauer, W.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Combined heat and power from hydrothermal geothermal resources in Germany: An assessment of the potential. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 120, 2020, 109661 more…
  • 6Goetzl, G.; Milenic, D.; Schifflechner, C.: Geothermal-DHC, European Research Network on Geothermal Energy in Heating and Cooling Networks. World Geothermal Congress, 2020 more…
  • 5Schifflechner, C.; Dawo, F.; Eyerer, S.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: COMBINED HEAT AND POWER GENERATION BY ENHANCED GEOTEHRMAL SYSTEMS: COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONCEPTS FOR WATER AND SUPERCRITICAL CO2 AS HEAT CARRIERS. 5th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, 2019 more…
  • 4Wieland, C.; Eyerer, S.; Dawo, F.; Pili, R.; Schifflechner, C.; Heberle, F.; Eller, T.; Welzl, M.; Milcheva, I.; Toselli, D.; Molar-Cruz, A.; Spliethoff, H.: Effizienzsteigerung von Kraftwerken und Bestimmung geothermischer Potentiale. Der Geothermiekongress DGK, 2019 more…
  • 3Irl, M.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Bewertung des Einflusses von Scaling an Tauchkreiselpumpen auf die Strom- und Wärmeproduktion von Geothermieanlagen. Praxisforum Geothermie.Bayern 2018, 2018 more…
  • 2Eyerer, S.; Hofbauer, S.; Schifflechner, C.; Wieland, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Potenzial der Geothermie im deutschen Energiesystem. BWK Das Energie-Fachmagazin 69 (10), 2017, 62-65 more…
  • 1Eyerer, S.; Wieland, C.; Schifflechner, C.; Spliethoff, H.: Hydrothermale Geothermie in Deutschland - Potential zur Stromerzeugung. Geothermische Energie 87 (2), 2017, 26-27 more…
Further publications

F Heberle, C. Schifflechner, D. Brüggemann. Life cycle assessment of Organic Rankine Cycles for geothermal power generation considering low-GWP working fluids Geothermics 64, 392-400 (2016)

B. Kleinertz, F. Samweber, M. Mueller, C. Schifflechner, M. Hinterstocker. Development of realistic energy demand profiles for estimation of load flexibility of households for the integration of PV generation Integration of Sustainable Energy Expo & Conference (iSEnEC) (2018)

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