Logo HZDR

Bachelor theses / Master theses / Diploma theses

Design of a flexible Haber-Bosch process (Id 225)

No current offer!

As part of the Energiewende, the Institute for Fluid Dynamics at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is adapting energy intensive processes for the production of chemicals to be supplied only with electricity from renewable resources.
Ammonia is the second most produced chemical worldwide and the basis of all nitrogen-based fertilizers. Novel production paths include the combination of Haber-Bosch synthesis and water electrolysis.
The objective of the thesis is to model in Aspen Plus a Haber-Bosch process capable of operating with an intermittent energy supply, whether from renewable resources or from low priced electricity.
During the thesis, you are expected to perform the following tasks:

  • Collect data on ammonia production using renewable energies and other flexible energy sources and its simulation.
  • Design a dynamic Haber-Bosch process.
  • Adapt the process for its operation with an intermittent energy supply.
  • Assess the compatibility of the process with flexible water electrolysis and air separation.

Department: Experimental Thermal Fluid Dynamics

Requirements

  • Student of Chemical, Process or Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology (Renewable Energy Systems) or similar.
  • Experience with Aspen Plus, ChemCAD or similar
  • High level of English.

Conditions

6 month, start immediately