Master's thesis (f/m/d) Techno-economics of CO2-active Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
ThesisGerman needed: none
Still open on 1 NovKey facts
- Pay
- Paid by a fixed pay scale (TVöD)
- Subject you study
- Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering
What you'll do
- Literature review on the state of CO2-active FT: achievable conversions and selectivities, iron catalysts in use, reported on-stream lifetimes, and deactivation mechanisms
- Development of a steady-state process model of the CO2-active FT route (electrolysis, CO2 supply, intensified FT reactor) in Aspen Plus, with a suitable reactor model
- Definition of a reference case (a separate RWGS reactor followed by conventional FT) as a benchmark, to quantify the effect of process intensification
- Techno-economic and, where useful, environmental evaluation of the simulation results in Python
- Break-even analysis: At which combination of catalyst activity, C5+ selectivity, and lifetime does the CO2-active route become competitive with the reference case?
What you need
- Student in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related subject
- Excellent programming skills (such as Python, MATLAB, C++)
- Proficiency in flow chart simulation software (such as Aspen Plus®, CHEMCAD)
- Exceptional ability to learn quickly, and take the initiative independently
What you get
- DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people.
- We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally.
- To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities.