Innovation

AE&E attaches absolute priority to the on-going further development of technologies in the areas of thermal power generation and environmental engineering by means of intensive research.

During this continuous product optimisation process, we pay attention to close co-operation with customers, suppliers and universities using state-of-the-art methods, e.g. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD-Modelling), practical tests in our test rigs and trial runs in power plants.

In the area of thermal power generation one main focus is laid on the continuously improvement and optimisation of performance, efficiency, functionality and cost-effectiveness.

Focus on CO2-neutral power generation

A reduction in greenhouse gases is a global objective and necessity. The substitution of fossil fuels by renewable alternatives is an important step in this direction due to the CO2-neutrality of the incineration process. Beside this application AE&E is doing research on fossil fired zero-emission power plants as well (Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies).

Focus on socially acceptable solutions

In the developing countries the supply of affortable energy together with a high environmental level is a crucial requirement for the sustainable growth. AE&E is developing energy from waste systems for the safe waste treatment combined with an economical energy recovery.

Chemical laboratory

AE&E disposes of its own chemical laboratories for dealing with research specific projects. The equipment with instruments combined with many years of experience in the fields of power station chemistry, environmental and residue analyses have made us a competent partner in the field of chemical analyses as well.

Patents

AE&E´s systematic research and development activities secure ongoing product improvements and each year lead to numerous inventions of which many are protected by patents and brand rights. In total, AE&E holds over 450 patents worldwide.

Test rigs

Beside the necessary theoretical approach practical tests are of vital importance for the improvement of existing products as well as for the research on new technologies. Therefore AE&E operates its own pilot plants as well as test facilities in close co-operation with universities.