Technical University of Munich
Chair of Chemical Technology I (Prof. Hinrichsen)
Lichtenbergstr. 4
85748 Garching b. München
From Pellet Scale to Reactor Design
The Hinrichsen group tackles complex problems arising in the interface of science and engineering. This comprises several dimensions in scale: starting from particle design and surface reactions, also macroscopic effects like heat and mass transfer are considered as well as the performance of entire reactors and processes. Current research focuses on new solutions for energy supply (methanation) and lower olefins production (MTO, ODH), on reactor technologies (fixed bed, fluidized bed, spinning disc) and new catalyst production methods (3D printing). Topics include catalyst synthesis and characterization, measurement and modeling of kinetics or coupling of reaction and transport effects. Moreover, computational fluid dynamics is applied to simulate reactive flows, fluid dynamics and heat transfer (see research overview).
Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
Abstract: Accurately predicting the packing density of packed beds depending on the pellet shape and material properties under different filling conditions is crucial for optimizing packed bed processes. In…
Nature Communications
Abstract: Controlled Environment Agriculture has the potential to achieve food security and lower carbon emissions in agri-food systems. However, contextual factors such as what is produced and how it is…
Chemie-Ingenieur-Technik
Abstract: In this work, a methodology is presented to develop an industrial process model for polypropylene production using a newly developed Ziegler–Natta catalyst. The approach couples an industrial process…
Chemical Engineering Research and Design
Abstract: The maritime sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. One potential solution to reduce these emissions is the adoption of green methanol (MeOH) as an alternative fuel.…
Applied Catalysis A: General
Abstract: CeO2-doped NiAlOx mixed oxide catalysts with molar Ce/Ni ratios of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.3 were prepared via coprecipitation and analyzed in detail regarding structure and activity in CO2 methanation. A…
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Abstract: Process efficiency of sorption-enhanced chemical looping steam methane reforming for H2 production were developed. The effects of reactor arrangement, namely reforming-oxidation-calcination (R-O-C)…
Chemical Engineering Journal
Abstract: Recent advancements in additive manufacturing have enabled the fabrication of complex catalytic structures with a high surface area to volume ratio such as triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) based…
Applications in Energy and Combustion Science
Abstract: One of the most extensive and essential issues nowadays is climate change and how to reduce its advance and impact on the environment and human health. Maritime traffic emits a considerable amount of…
Chemical Engineering Journal
Abstract: A dual-purpose process is designed to produce hydrogen-rich gas (H2-rich gas) and syngas (H2/CO) via sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming chemical looping (SE-SMR-CL). The work focuses on…
Chemical Engineering Journal
Abstract: Heat and mass transport phenomena in single pellet string reactors (SPSRs) during the exothermic CO2 methanation reaction using Ni/Al2O3 catalysts are investigated. Kinetic measurements, thermal…
