Master Thesis (f/m/d) Solar Membrane Reactors for Sustainable Methanol Production

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. · Jülich

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Key facts

Literature research on solar membrane reactor concepts for synthesis gas generation and their integration into industrial CO2 sources
Mapping of the membrane reactor in Aspen Plus, based on an existing simulation of the cement plant and a basic simulation of methanol synthesis
Integration into the overall system (cement plant, membrane reactor, methanol synthesis) and development of a transferable modeling approach applicable to other cement plants
Techno-economic assessment of the overall system with Python, including comparison of the considered reactor concepts
Derivation of development corridors: Which efficiencies, costs and other key figures of the membrane reactor must be achieved for the overall system to become competitive

Studies in process engineering, chemical engineering or comparable degree program
Very good programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++)
Good knowledge of process simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus®, CHEMCAD)
Very high comprehension, initiative and independence

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.

Literature research on solar membrane reactor concepts for synthesis gas generation and their integration into industrial CO2 sources
Mapping of the membrane reactor in Aspen Plus, based on an existing simulation of the cement plant and a basic simulation of methanol synthesis
Integration into the overall system (cement plant, membrane reactor, methanol synthesis) and development of a transferable modeling approach applicable to other cement plants
Techno-economic assessment of the overall system with Python, including comparison of the considered reactor concepts
Derivation of development corridors: Which efficiencies, costs and other key figures of the membrane reactor must be achieved for the overall system to become competitive

Studies in process engineering, chemical engineering or comparable degree program
Very good programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++)
Good knowledge of process simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus®, CHEMCAD)
Very high comprehension, initiative and independence

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.