Application of predictive modeling methods to model volatile release under entrained flow conditions

Institut

Lehrstuhl für Energiesysteme

Typ

Masterarbeit /

Inhalt

experimentell / theoretisch /  

Beschreibung

In view of the climate-related shift in resources and energy, as well as the high dependence on imports of fossil
raw materials, the development of new raw materials, such as biogenic residues or plastic waste, is of utmost
importance. Closing the carbon cycle is also a crucial aspect for making the chemical industry more sustainable.
A promising approach in this context is entrained flow gasification to convert residues or biomass into high-quality
synthesis gas (H2 & CO), which can then be used, for example, in IGCC power plants for electricity generation or
in catalytic syntheses to produce basic chemicals such as methanol or FT-products.
As the first step of the gasification process, devolatilization plays a decisive role in the conversion behavior of the
fuel in the gasification reactor. For this reason, the release of volatiles is studied at the Chair of Energy Systems
independently of the gasification reaction in a wired mesh reactor. This allows for experimental determination of
various influences, such as the effect of temperature, pressure, or heating rate. To work more resource-efficiently
in the future, both financially and in terms of working time, a predictive model for the release of volatiles is to be
developed.
The aim of this work is therefore to develop a predictive model for forecasting the release of volatiles from residues
and biomass. For this purpose, data from previous work and literature will be analyzed to identify important correlations.
Subsequently, a predictive model will be developed and experimentally validated. The results are to be
compared with the literature and documented in writing.

Voraussetzungen

Requirements:
• Independent way of working
• Reliability and personal responsibility
• Programming skills desirable
Work Packages:
• Familiarization with predictive modeling methods and the basics of entrained flow gasification
• Development of a predictive model and experimental validation of the model
• Documentation of the work and regular meetings with the supervisor

Möglicher Beginn

01.10.2024

Kontakt

Lukas Springmann, M. Sc.
Raum: MW 3711
Tel.: 089 289 16292
Lukas.springmanntum.de

Ausschreibung