Student research project and final thesis

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

ThesisGerman needed: none

Still open on 12 Nov

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Key facts

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?

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.
Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular.
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

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?

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.
Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular.
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.