Master/Bachelor thesis (f/m/d): Design and building of a solar rotary kiln for pyrolysis reaction - #2110247

The Institute of Future Fuels (FF), founded in 2020, contributes to making renewable resources available to replace fossil resources. One of the institute's research focuses is on solar thermochemical processes that utilise high temperatures from concentrated sunlight to drive chemical processes.

What To Expect

The focus of your bachelor/master thesis will be the design and commissioning of a rotary kiln solar reactor for the pyrolysis of biomass. You will need to consider the constraints imposed for this design, such as the application of a rotary kiln pyrolyzer, the testing environment of a solar simulator, the desired temperatures for the pyrolysis reaction, and the type of biomass. The design tasks are supported by thermal and mechanical analysis of the critical components, which are carried out using FEM software.

Your Tasks

• Overview of our previous designs for solar rotary kilns
• Literature review about rotary kilns for pyrolysis based on an existing pre-study
• Compilation of the design requirements for the solar reactor, considering the project objectives
  
  

and constraints, along with all required components

• CAD detail design of the solar reactor with the corresponding technical drawings for its construction
• Thermal and mechanical analysis with FEM software where necessary
  
  

Your Profile

• Master or bachelor's studies in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering,
  
  

process engineering, or similar

• Good knowledge of the design of mechanical components and material selection:
  
  

e.g. rotating parts, structures, systems including thermal insulation components

• Experience with rotary kilns
• Knowledge and interest in biomass conversion
• Understanding of high temperature reactions and heat transfer
• Good knowledge of CAD software, experience with Autodesk Inventor and experience with technical drawings
• Fluent English language skills
• Independent, thorough and structured way of working
  
  

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD EG 5 depending on qualifications and assigned Tasks.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1623) please contact:

Martin Roeb

Tel.: +49 2203 601 2673