Programme
The International Conference on Screw Machines 2026 features presentations on numerous aspects of design, operation, and investigation on all kinds of screw machines. We invite you to join us for the ICSM 2026 and gain the latest insights into:
- design & innovations
- simulation & experiment
- contact- & loss mechanisms
- testing & monitoring
- heat pumps & refrigeration
- MVR
- supercritical CO2
- hydrogen
- vacuum technology
Connect with researchers, manufacturers, service providers, and users from the global screw machine community. We look forward to welcoming you in Dortmund this September!
Preliminary Programme
Analysis of Flow Losses in the Interlobe Clearance of Liquid-Injected Screw Machines
M. Geissendorf1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Considering hydrodynamic load-carrying capacity of the interlobe clearance in thermodynamic simulation of liquid-injected screw machines
M. Geissendorf1, M. Heselmann1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Comparison of degassing modelling approaches in two-phase gap flows
L. Burchardt1, J. Vorspohl2, D. Krug2, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University
2Institute of Aerodynamics and Chair of Fluid Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Research on the Thermal-induced Micro-deformation and Radial Clearance Leakage of A Roots Vacuum Pump
C. Sun1, Z. He1, D. Li1
1Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
Steam as a Working Fluid in Twin-Screw Compressors: Effects of Liquid Injection and Condensate Formation
M. Grieb1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Experimental investigation of microscopic surface structures influencing rarefied Poiseuille gap flow
S. Brock1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Clearance Measurement in Oil-Free Screw Compressors: A Combined Eddy Current and Fiber Bragg Grating Approach Under Steady-State and Transient Conditions
A. Kishan1,2, A. Kovacevic2, B. Milligan1, F. Matthias2
1Howden Compressor, Chart Industries Company, United Kingdom
2City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
SplineMesh v3.0: Robust spline-based structured mesh generation for vacuum pumps with sharp features
Y. Ji1, M. Möller1
1Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Leakage-Induced Heat Transfer in Liquid Injected Screw Compressors
M. Heselmann1, T. Monden1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Impact of Reversible Screw Expander-Compressor on Carnot Battery Efficiency
M. Heselmann1, L. Zendel2, M. Sander2, F. Dammel2, P. Stephan2, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
2Institute of Technical Thermodynamics, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany
Investigation of Oil Influence in an Oil-Injected Screw Compressor Using a Thermodynamic Chamber Model
H. Trumpf1, Y. Xu1, K. Klotsche1, C. Thomas1
1Schaufler Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Thermodynamic Modelling of a Dry-Running Screw-Spindle Compressor for Low-Pressure Steam Generation (presentation only)
M. Enge1, T. Mösch2, K. Klotsche1, C. Thomas1
1Schaufler Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany
2Combitherm GmbH, Germany
The property software TREND and its application for modeling processes (presentation only)
A. Jäger1, M. F. Schneegans1, F. Sabozin2, M. Thol2
1Institute of Power Engineering, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany
2Chair of Thermodynamics, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Laser-Optical Diagnostics of Velocity Profiles in Thin Annular Rotor-Stator Gaps (presentation only)
H. L. Lange1, J. Kriegseis1
1Institute of Fluid Mechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
High-resolution simulations of gas-liquid mass transfer in sealing gap flows (presentation only)
J. Vorspohl, L. Burchardt, M. Meinke, A. Brümmer, D. Krug
1Institute of Aerodynamics and Chair of Fluid Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
2Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Industrial Design Philosophy and Experimental Validation of Slide Valve Capacity Control in Refrigeration Screw Compressors
A. Kumar1
1Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, India
Influence of Rotor Profile Characteristics upon Leakage Mechanism and Performance of Screw Compressors
H. Keshtkar1, N. Stosic1, D. Buckney2, H. Abbasi1, A. Kovacevic1
1City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
2Mayekawa UK Ltd., United Kingdom
Material Selection Framework for Rotors in Water-Lubricated Twin-Screw Compressor
H. Abbasi1, A. Kovacevic1, D. Buckney2, N. Stosic1
1City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
2Mayekawa UK Ltd., United Kingdom
Design and Performance Study of a Symmetrical Variable-Lead Screw Compressor
Y. Zhou1, G. Chen1, Y. Wang1, D. Feng1, Y. Xiong1, J. Feng1, H. Wu1
1School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
An Extended Optimization Framework for Screw Compressors Considering Mechanical Losses
T. Fehlau1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Development of an Integrated Design Tool for Enhancing Thermal, Structural, and Material Performance in Non-Lubricated Screw Compressors
D. Erkan1, B. N. Yüceur1, D. A. Soylu1
1Dalgakıran Kompresör, Turkiye
Investigation into the Optimization of Oil Injection Port Positioning for Thermal Management and Efficiency in Twin-Screw Airends
K. Arslan1, B. N. Yüceur1
1Dalgakıran Kompresör, Turkiye
Design of a Dry-Running Screw-Spindle Compressor for Low Pressure Steam Generation
T. Mösch1, M. Enge2, S. Tuffaha2, K. Klotsche2, C. Thomas2, U. Hesse2
1Combitherm GmbH, Germany
2Schaufler Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany
Experimental Design for Lubricant Degradation Assessment in an Oil-Injected Air Twin-Screw Compressor
A. Peco1, A. Kovacevic1
1City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
Characterising leakage flow in Internally-Geared Screw Compressors
M. Read1
1City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
CFD-DPM Investigation and Parametric Optimization of Two-Stage Cyclonic Oil-Air Separator for Screw Compressor Systems
B. N. Yüceur1, D. Erkan1
1Dalgakıran Kompresör, Turkiye
Thermodynamic Study on Twin- Screw Compressor with Internally Cooled Rotors (presentation only)
A. J. Hoess1, E. A. Groll1, D. Ziviani1
1Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University, USA
Multiphase CFD of Positive Displacement Machines Using Simcenter STAR-CCM+: Methods and Application Examples (presentation only)
J. Hesse1, A. Spille1
1CFX Berlin Software GmbH, Germany
System simulation of a food and beverage process plant including mechanical vapour recompression via twin-screw machines using GT-SUITE and GT-SCORG (presentation only)
M. Luzzi1, D. Petrik1, D. Vijay1, A. Kovacevic2
1Gamma Technologies GmbH, Germany
2City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom
KAIrAA: A Data-Driven Digital Tool for Real-Time Performance Prediction of Ammonia Screw Compressors
A. Kumar1, S. Rokade1
1Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, India
Waste heat energy recovery potential in compressed air systems
J.-G. A. Persson1
1JGP Teknikkonsult and KTH Machine Design, Sweden
Passive Signal Analysis for Component Level Condition Monitoring in Screw Pumps
M.-J. Fikacek1, C. Bayer2
1Leistritz Pumpen GmbH, Germany
2Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, Germany
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Oil Flow Rate on Vibration Severity in Oil-Injected Screw Compressors
T. Erkan1, D. Erkan1
1Dalgakıran Kompresör, Turkiye
Optimization of Oil Operating Temperature and PID-Based Fan Control in Industrial Screw Compressors Using MATLAB/Simulink
T. Elma1, A. A. Bogalioglu1, D. A. Soylu1, H. Öztürk1
1Dalgakıran Kompresör, Turkiye
A combined screw spindle expander and compressor for CO2 heat pump cycles
M. Hagemann1, A. Brümmer1
1Chair of Fluidics, TU Dortmund University, Germany
Experimental investigation of wear in screw pumps
P. Moor1, M. M. G. Kuhr1, C. Albrecht2, P. F. Pelz1
1Chair of Fluid Systems, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany
2Leistritz Pumpen GmbH, Germany
Optimization of Oil Injection Flow Rates in Variable Speed Compressors: Reducing Specific Power under Constant Pressure Conditions
D. A. Soylu1, K. Arslan1
1Dalgakiran Makine, Turkiye
A Comprehensive Analysis of Thrust Bearing Load in Oil-Injected Screw Compressors for Oil and Gas Applications
T. Dutra1, E. Silva1, V. Braga1, A. Caetano1, O. Silva1, R. Timbo2, D. Morais2
1Thermofluids Engineering Group, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
2Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS, Brazil
Vibration Analysis and Solution for Hydrogen Screw Compressor Piping
H. Wei1, F. Jianmei1, P. Xueyuan1
1Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
Experimental Assessment of a High-Temperature Screw-Compressing Heat Pump for Charging a Carnot Battery Using Flooded-Mine
A. Cendoya1, F. Ransy1, B. Guo1, A. Hernandez1, V. Lemort1
1Thermodynamics Laboratory, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Liege, Belgium
Cooling optimization of a claw pump using Conjugate Heat Transfer
J. F. Willie1
1CVS Engineering GmbH, Germany
Oil Management of a Reversible Twin-Screw Machine for Heat Pump and ORC Operation (presentation only)
J. von Zabienski1, H. Spliethoff1, C. Schifflechner1
1Chair of Energy Systems, Technical University of Munich, Germany
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