Abstract: The invention preferably relates to a method for stiffening a sheet element. In this regard, the method preferably comprises a first step of providing stiffening modules comprising a flange and at least one web. Furthermore, the stiffening modules are preferably attached to the sheet element sequentially along a load path, wherein the stiffening modules are connected to each other via their respective flanges using connecting means and/or joining methods for a positive, frictional and/or materially bonded connection to form a stiffening structure, such that the stiffening modules have a combined effect, specifically stiffening and reinforcing the sheet element. The invention also preferably relates to a stiffening structure for a sheet element comprising a plurality of stiffening modules arranged sequentially, and to a stiffening system comprising a stiffening structure and a sheet element.

Abstract: A micro gas turbine system (16) having an annular recuperator (24). The recuperator (24) serves to transfer heat from an exhaust stream (27) of the turbine (17) to an air stream (23) compressed by a compressor (19). Passages (1) for the exhaust stream (27) and passages (2) for the air stream (23) are arranged in alternation to each other in the recuperator (24). Adjacent passages (1, 2) are separated from each other by at least one wall (15). A filler (5) is arranged in the passages (1, 2) of at least one fluid stream.