Department Gasification Technology
Head of Department: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kolb
Working Groups:
Gasification
- Fundamentals on gasification
- Entrained flow gasification of solid and liquid fuels, slurry
- Production of synthesis gas from biomass-based liquids and suspensions (slurry)
- Experimental data for validation of models and simulation
Phone: ++49(0)721 / 608 - 28945
eMail: Sabine.Fleck∂kit.edu
Liquid Fuels / Atomization
Atomization of suspensions and liquids under atmospheric and high pressure conditions - Development of burners for entrained flow gasifiers
- Characterization of high viscous liquids and suspensions in terms of the physical properties relevant for the atomization process
Phone: ++49(0)721 / 608 - 26763
eMail: Tobias.Jakobs∂kit.edu
Modeling / Balances
- Modeling of combustion and gasification processes
- Validation of combustion and gasification processes
- Balancing of gasifiers
- Process simulation
Phone: ++49(0)721 / 608 - 25464
eMail: Ulrike.Santo∂kit.edu
bioliq®-II - R&D Coordination
Scientific support and coordination of R&D work at the 5 MW Entrained Flow Gasifier for the bioliq® - Pilotplant which produces fuel from biomass based residue - Production of syngas from liquids and suspensions (biosyncrude) under high pressure (80 bar)
Phone: ++49(0)721 / 608 - 22979
eMail: Mark.Eberhard∂kit.edu
Networks:
HVIGasTech - Helmholtz Virtual Institute of Gasification Technology
Networking of leading research institutions aiming to develop a knowledge based simulation tool for the design and scale-up of technical entrained flow gasifiers for a wide range of feedstock and products - Excellent scientific network focusing on promotion of highly-qualified young scientists
- Entrained flow gasifier for the energy system of the Future (Fuel / Load / Product – Flexibility)
- Model for reacting multi-phase system at high pressure validated on laboratory and pilot plants
Phone: ++49(0)721 / 608 - 24749
eMail: Susann.Schaefer∂kit.edu
