Translation of a gasification reactor model from MATLAB to Python and adaptation to biogenic residues

Institut

Lehrstuhl für Energiesysteme (TUM-ED)

Typ

Semesterarbeit /

Inhalt

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 of 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.

Therefore, the gasification of biogenic and CO₂-neutral feedstocks is extensively investigated at the Chair of Energy Systems (CES) using several experimental test rigs. The resulting experimental data provide the basis for model development, particularly for the creation of a one-dimensional (1D) gasification model capable of predicting conversion behavior, product gas composition, and process efficiencies. While a validated model for coal gasification has already been developed, it now needs to be extended and adapted to accurately represent the gasification of biogenic residues. Additionally, the model must be translated from MATLAB to Python to enable more flexible implementation and further development.

The aim of this work is to translate the existing gasifier model into Python and to further develop it for the gasification of biogenic residues. As a first step, the current state of the model will be analyzed. Additionally, a literature review on the most commonly used gasification models will be conducted. Based on these preliminary steps, the model will be converted into Python and subsequently adapted in accordance with the insights gained from the literature. The entire model development process will be carefully documented. Finally, the resulting model will be validated against experimental data, and the outcomes will be critically evaluated and thoroughly reported in writing.

Work Packages:

• Familiarization with modeling methods and the basics of entrained flow gasification
• Translation to Python and Development of an existing model
• Experimental validation of the model
• Documentation of the work and regular meetings with the supervisor

Voraussetzungen

• Independent way of working
• Reliability and personal responsibility
• Programming skills (MatLab and Python) desirable

Möglicher Beginn

sofort

Kontakt

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

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