Bachelor theses / Master theses / Diploma theses

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.
Besides being the source of renewable-based hydrogen, water electrolysis is the key stage of all the Power-to-X processes and the production of commodities such as ammonia.
The objective of the thesis is to model in Aspen Plus a water electrolyzer process capable of operating with an intermittent energy supply, whether from renewable resources or from low priced electricity.
As part of the thesis, you are expected to perform the following tasks:

• Collect data on water hydrolysis using renewable energies and other flexible energy sources and its simulation.
• Design a dynamic electrolyzer.
• Adapt it for its operation with an intermittent energy supply.
• Assess the compatibility of the process with flexible air separation, ammonia synthesis (Haber-Bosch process).
• Evaluate its O2 generation potential.

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

6 month, start immediately