Background & Motivation

New concepts are being developed to counteract the increasing CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. In particular, the Power-to-X concept presents itself as a promising method, since on the one hand the fluctuating nature of renewable energies can be bypassed and CO2 can be recycled from the atmosphere to obtain chemicals and fuels that can be considered CO2-neutral. Within this framework, a novel process for the synthesis of methanol from CO2 using renewable energies is being developed at the IMVT. So far, this process has been successfully implemented on a laboratory scale, and the next step will be to demonstrate its technical feasibility on a larger scale.

Description & task

Within the framework of the Energy Lab 2.0, the institute is working on coupling modular units in a network in order to demonstrate that the energy transition can be tackled on a large scale. Within this framework, the synthesis of methanol from CO2 is set up within a container with all process steps. The IMVT has already gained some experience with the modular units. The "unmanned Power to Methanol (UP-TO-ME)" project aims to implement this concept on an industrial scale. Within the scope of the activity as a scientific assistant, tasks are to be carried out in the practical area. This includes assembly work on the plant as well as support in the documentation.

Profile
- Studies in the field of chemical engineering/process engineering
- Interest in plant engineering
- Structured and responsible way of working
- Experience in the skilled trades, in particular completed training in the skilled trades, is an advantage

Start: immediately/by arrangement

Duration:

- Number of hours: from 40 h per month

- Working hours can be arranged flexibly

- After arrangement the duration is adaptable

If you are interested and have further questions, please contact us at:
Mücahit Terzi
muecahit.terzi@kit.edu
0721 608-24094