Department Gasification Technology
High pressure entraind flow gasification is one of the key technologies to close the anthropogenic carbon cycle.
The research activities of the Department Gasification Technology focus on the converison of biogenic and anthropogenic feedstock applying the thermo-chemical process of gasification. The sub processes atomization, flame stabilization, fuel conversion, slagging and heat release are investigated applying R&D facilities from lab to pilot-scale. The experimental data are the basis for physical models of the sub processes, which are implemented into a numerical simulation tool. This can be used for optimization of reactor design and of the process conditions and is the basis for scale-up and thus technology transfer to industrial application. Research is carried out in close cooperation with the working group Thermochemical Fuel Conversion at Engler-Bunte-Institute, Fuel Technology (EBI-ceb).
The work is funded by the Helmholtz program MTET (Materials and Technologies for the Energy Transition) in the Subtopic Anthropogenic Carbon Cycle, Topic 5 (Ressource and Energy Efficiency).
Working Groups:
Gasification
- Basics of entrained flow gasification of liquid and suspension
- Characterization of the physical and anthropogenic feedstock
- Modelling of the fuel conversion of the solid and liquid phase
- Experimental data for validation of models and simulation tools
Contact: Dr.-Ing. Sabine Fleck
Phone: +49 721 608 - 28945
E-Mail: sabine.fleck∂kit.edu
Liquid Fuels / Atomization
- Rheological characterization of fuels
- Atomization of high-viscous liquids and suspensions applying gas-assisted nozzles
- Experimental investigation of the influence of system pressure on spray quality
- Development, optimization and scale-up of gas-assisted nozzles for entrained flow gasification
- Experimental data for validation of numerical simulation tools (EBI-VBT)
Contact: Dr.-Ing. Tobias Jakobs
Phone: +49 721 608 - 26763
E-Mail: tobias.jakobs∂kit.edu
Modelling / Balancing
- Modelling of combustion and gasification processes
- Process evaluation of combustion and gasification processes
- Balancing of gasifiers
- Process simulation
Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Ulrike Santo
Phone: +49 721 608 - 25464
E-Mail: 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®- pilot plant, producing fuel from biomass based residues - Production of syngas from liquids and suspensions (biosyncrude) under high pressure (80 bar)
Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Mark Eberhard
Phone: +49 721 608 - 22979
E-Mail: mark.eberhard∂kit.edu
Scientific support and coordination of R&D work at the 5 MW Entrained Flow Gasifier for theThermochemical Fuel Conversion
- Basics of pyrolysis and gasification of solid and liquid fuels
- Modelling the sub-processes during conversion of the solid and liquid fuel phases
- Determination of the reaction kinetics for the gasification of the solid fuel phase under high
pressure
Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kolb
Phone: +49 721 608 - 24283
E-Mail: thomas.kolb∂kit.edu
Network:
HVIGasTech - Helmholtz Virtual Institute of Gasification Technology
- Scientific collaboration focusing on the gasification of biogenic and anthropogenic feedstock
- Network of Young Scientists - Excellent scientific network focussing on scientific and multidisciplinary exchange of young scientists
Contact: Manuel Haas, M.Sc.
Scientific collaboration focusing on the gasification of biogenic and anthropogenic feedstock
IEA-Task 33 Biomass gasification
Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kolb
ProcessNet (VDI / GVC / DECHEMA)
Section Sustainable Production, Energy and Resources (SuPER)
- Subject Division High Temperture Technology
- Subject Division Energy Process Engineering
- Subject Division Waste Treatment and Recycling
Contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kolb
Projects:
Helmholtz program oriented funding: Materials and Technologies for the Energy Transition (MTET), Topic 5, Subtopic Anthropogenic Carbon Cycle
SprayCalc - Calculation tool for characterization of the thermodynamic and reaction behavior of sprays for process lay-out
KI-Tool - Artificial intelligence tool for predictive process optimization and control for medium sized plants