Contents
1. Introduction
2. Process control fundamentals
Mathematical models of processes
Control structures
Decentralized control and Relative gain analysis
Tuning of decentralized controllers
Control implementation issues
3. Case studies
4. Plantwide control
Teaching
Lecture and exercises/tutorials
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in control theory
Workload:
Lectures and tutorials:
2 hours/week lecture
1 hour/week exercise/tutorial
Private studies
Post-processing of lectures, preparation of project work/report and exam
Examination/Credits:
- oral 4 CP and project report
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Kienle with Dr. Sommer as co-worker
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Drying Technology
Objectives:
The students gain fundamental and exemplary deepened knowledge about the state of drying
technology. They learn to understand and calculate heat- and matter transport processes
proceeding the different drying processes. The most important types of dryers from industrial
applications will be explained and calculated exemplary for different drying processes. The aim
of the module is, to impart ready to use knowledge to the listeners about calculation of drying
processes and especially about their construction.
Contents
The ways of adhesion of the liquid to a commodity, capillary manner, ideal and real
sorption, sorptions isotherms
Characteristics of humid gases and their use for Nutzung fr die convective drying
Theoretical handling of real dryers: single stage, multi stage, circulating air, inert gas
cycle, heat pump, exhaust vapor compression
Kinetics of drying, first and second drying section, diffusion on moist surfaces, Stefanand Ackermann correction, standardized drying process
Convecting drying at local and temporal changeable air conditions
Fluid bed drying with gas and overheated solvent vapor
Fluidized bed granulation drying and various control options of drying plants with and
without heat recovery
types, constructive design and calculation possibilities of selected types of dryers, such
as compartment dryers, fluidized bed dryers, conveying air dryers, drum dryers, spray
dryers, conveyor dryers, disk dryers et al.
Exemplary calculation and design of selected dryers
Teaching: lecture (presentation), examples, script, excursion in a drying plant,
Literature: Krischer / Krll/Kast: Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen der Trocknungstechnik (tome 1)
Trockner und Trocknungsverfahren (tome 2), Trocknen und Trockner in der Produktion (tome
3), Springer-Verlag 1989,
H. Uhlemann, L. Mrl: Wirbelschicht-Sprhgranulation, Springer-Verlag, Berlin-HeidelbergNew-York 2000
Prerequisites:
Basics of process engineering
Workload: 3 SWS
Lectures: 42 hours
Private: 48 hours
Examination/Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturers: Prof. Tsotsas with Jun.-Prof. Metzger as co-worker
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Electrochemical Process Engineering
Objectives:
The lecture conveys physicochemical and engineering basics of electrochemical process
engineering (EPE). In the first part fundamentals of EPE including electrochemical
thermodynamics and kinetics, transport phenomena, current distribution and electrochemical
reaction engineering will be discussed. In the second part typical applications of electrochemical
technologies like electrolysis processes and electrochemical energy sources will be reviewed.
Finally, electrochemical fundamentals of corrosion, as well as corrosion prevention and control
will be explained. The lectures will be followed by experimental laboratory courses which should
contribute to a better understanding of the theory part.
Contents:
Introduction (Fundamental laws, Figures of merit, Cell voltage)
Basics of electrochemistry (Ionic conductivity, Electrochemical thermodynamics, Double
layer, Electrochemical kinetics)
Mass transport (Diffusion, Migration, Convection)
Current distribution (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Electrochemical reaction engineering ( Electrolyte, Electrodes, Separators, Reactors,
Mode of operation)
Electrolysis (Chlor-alkali electrolysis, Organic electrosynthesis, Electroplating)
Electrochemical energy sources (Batteries, Supercapacitors) and Corrosion and its
control
Teaching: lectures (2 SWS), tutorials (1 SWS)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in chemistry and physical chemistry
Mass and heat transport
Chemical reaction engineering
Work load: 3 SWS
lectures and tutorials: 42 Stunden
private studies: 48 Stunden
Examinations / Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr.-Ing. Vidakovi / Prof. Sundmacher
Literature:
V. M. Schmidt, Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik, Grundlagen, Reaktionstechnik,
Prozessoptimierung, Wiley-VCH GmbH & Co. KGaA, 2003,
ISBN 3-527-29958-0.
K. Scott, Electrochemical Reaction Engineering, Academic Press Limited, 1991, ISBN 012-633330-0.
D. Pletcher, F. C. Walsh, Industrial Electrochemistry, 2nd Edition, Blackie Academic &
Professional, Paperback edition, 1993, ISBN 0-7514-0148-X.
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Measurement of physical particle properties
Objectives:
Contents:
Teaching: lecture
Prerequisites: Mechanical process engineering
Work load: 2 SWS
Lectures: 28 h
Private studies: 32 h
Examinations/Credits:
M
3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Tomas with Dr. Hintz as co-worker
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Course: Master Course
Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Micro Process Engineering
Objectives:
Basic understanding of all important physical and chemical phenomena relevant in
microstructures
Real-life know-how and relevant methods for choice, evaluation and designing of
microstructured process equipment
Adequate model representations for realistic and convenient design and simulation of
microstructured process equipment
Contents:
- Heat and mass transfer in microstructures
- Safety and economic aspects of microstructured process equipment
- Designing of micro heat exchangers, mixers and reactors
- Role of surface/interfacial forces: Capillary effects and wetting
- Design concepts of microstructured equipment, commercial realisations and suppliers
- Process design and scale-up of microstructured process equipment
- Real life experience: Design rules, Dos & Donts
- Limitations of microstructured process equipment
Teaching:
Seminar-style lecture with group work (calculation examples etc.)
Prerequisites
Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Chemical Reaction Eng.
Also helpful: Process Systems Engineering, Process Dynamics.
Work load: 3 SWS lecture incl. group work
39h lectures and tutorials
10h private studies
Examinations / Credits
Written (90 min.); If less than 20 participants: Oral examinations (30 min.) / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer:
Dr.-Ing. T. Schultz (Evonik Degussa GmbH) with Prof. Dr.-Ing. K. Sundmacher as co-worker
Supplemental literature:
W. Ehrfeld, V. Hessel, H. Lwe: Microreactors, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2000
V. Hessel, S. Hardt, H. Lwe: Chemical Micro Process Engineering: Fundamentals,
Modeling and Reactions, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004
V. Hessel, S. Hardt, H. Lwe: Chemical Micro Process Engineering: Processing,
Applications and Plants, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2004
W. Menz, J. Mohr, O. Paul: Microsystem Technology, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2001
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Modeling with population balances
Objectives:
Participants learn to:
characterize systems with density functions
model nucleation, growth and agglomeration
solve population balances (analytical solutions, momentum approaches, sectional
models)
apply population balances to real problems
Contents:
The concept of population balances is one approach to describe the properties of disperse
systems. By definition a disperse system is a population of individual particles, which are
embedded in a continuous phase. These particles can have different properties (internal
coordinates) such as size, shape or composition. The concept of population balances allows to
predict the temporal change of the density distribution of the disperse phase. By heat, mass and
momentum transfer between the disperse and the continuous phase and by interaction between
individual particles of the disperse phase the density distribution of the particles will change.
These mechanisms are characterized as population phenomena.
nucleation,
growth,
breakage and
agglomeration
:
Teaching: lectures and tutorials
Prerequisites:
Work load: 3 SWS
lectures and tutorials: 42 h
private studies: 48 h
Examinations/Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Jun.-Prof. Peglow
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Modern organic synthesis
Objectives:
Constitutive to the basic knowledge of the Chemistry module in this module the expertise for
development of strategy for complex synthesis will be procured. On example of chosen synthesis
the principles of total synthesis will be trained.
Contents:
:
Teaching: Lecture
Prerequisites: Module Chemistry
Work load: 2 SWS
lectures: 28 Stunden
private studiens: 32 Stunden
Examinations/Credits:
M
3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Schinzer
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module:
Molecular Modeling
Objectives:
The students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on the principles and applications of
different modeling approaches for discrete systems of particles, molecules and atoms on
different time and length scales. They will be introduced to Monte Carlo methods, molecular
dynamics and basic quantum mechanical modeling on different relevant practical applications of
chemical engineering interest.
Contents:
Teaching:
Lecture and seminar
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on physics and chemistry and numerical methods
Workload:
- Lectures and seminar: weekly lecture (90 min),
bi-weekly computer lab seminar (90min)
- Suggested self study time: 48h per semester
Examination/Credits:
Programming home work and oral exam / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. A. Voigt
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Nanoparticle technology
Objectives:
Students get to know main physical and chemical theories on nanoparticle formation and
particle formation processes including important technical products. The lecture includes
modern physical characterisation methods for nanoparticles as well as application
examples for nanoparticles
Contents:
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Prerequisites:
Work load 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials 42 hours
Private studies: 48 hours
Examinations/Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Tomas with Dr. Hintz as co-worker
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Parameter estimation in engineering
Objectives:
In many situations, engineers need to estimate model parameters from experimental data.
However, due to measurement error, the parameters cannot be obtained exactly, but only in
terms of confidence intervals. The aim of the lecture is to provide engineers with mathematically
correct methods for such parameter estimation.
The necessary tools like matrix analysis, random variables, probabilities and statistics are
supplied in the lecture. Several aspects of linear regression and non-linear parameter estimation
are treated: hypothesis testing for parameter values; residual analysis for model testing; known
and unknown measurement noise; constant and variable measurement error; sensitivity analysis
and identifiability of parameters; Monte Carlo simulations of experiments to determine errors on
estimates.
The theoretical tools are demonstrated in examples and exercises from heat and mass transfer
as well as chemical engineering. Several computer lab sessions help students to use MATLAB
for solving problems of parameter estimation.
Contents:
Introduction to random variables and probabilities
Estimators, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing
Matrix operations: determinant, inverse, diagonalisation, quadratic form
Linear parameter estimation: ordinary, weighted and total least squares
Linear parameter estimation: residual correlation, choice of model, maximum a posteriori
estimation, sequential estimation
Non-linear parameter estimation: Gauss-Newton iteration, identifiability, Monte Carlo
simulations, propagation of errors
Parameter estimation for non-analytical problems
Teaching:
Lecture, tutorial (exercises are presented by students), computer lab.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of matrix analysis and probabilities and some experience in MATLAB would be
of advantage, but are not absolutely required.
Workload: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 hours
Private studies: 48 hours
Examination/Credits:
one exercise must be presented to the class / oral / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Jun.-Prof. Metzger
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Population Dynamics of Chemical and Biological Systems
Objectives:
The students acquire the theoretical principles of population dynamics modelling and its
application to a variation of process systems. Basic physical, chemical and biological
phenomena are introduced and their fundamental relation to important population phenomena
like nucleation, growth, agglomeration and breakage are highlighted and analysed. The
introduction to global process modelling including material balancing and population dynamics
will enable the students to understand , to model and to control technical processes for the
production of disperse products.
Contents:
Introduction to populations: Fundamental principles and characterisation
Properties of distributions: Representation, functions, moments
Fundamentals of population balance equations and numerical solution methods
Crystallisation: Kinetics of nucleation, dissolutions and growth, model reductions
Emulsions: Coalescence and breakage kernels, droplet size distribution dynamics
Biological systems: Modelling virus replication in cells with discrete event methods
Measurement principles for population properties: photon correlation spectroscopy, laser
back reflection, electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, fluorescence counters, flow
cytometry
Teaching:
2SW Lecture and 1SWS Seminar for practical applications
Prerequisites:
Principals of process engineering and numerical methods
Work load: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h
Private studies: 48 h
Examinations /Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. Voigt / Prof. Sundmacher
Literature:
Ramkrishna, D., Population Balances: Theory and Application to Particulate Systems in
Engineering, Acad. Press, New York, 2000.
Mersmann, A., Ed., Crystallization Technology Handbook, 1. Edition, Marcel Dekker,
New York, 1995.
Takeo, M. Disperse Systems, Wiley-VCH, 1999.
Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis J. 2002. Molecular biology of the cell. 4th ed. Garland
Publishing, Inc.
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Process Engineering of Metals and Ceramics
Objectives:
Training of application of simultaneous heat transfer, mass transfer, reaction and combustion in
industrial processes.
Contents:
Manufacturing process of steel, basic reactions, handling of raw material
Thermal and chemical treatment of raw materials in shaft kilns and cupola furnaces
(reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics)
Modeling of lime calcination as example
Thermal and chemical treatment of materials in rotary kilns
Manufacturing process of ceramics, shaping, drying, sintering
Thermal and chemical treatment of shaped material in roller kilns and tunnel kilns
Casting and shaping processes of metals (steel, copper, aluminium)
Teaching: Lectures with experiments and excursions
Prerequisites: Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
Work load: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h
Private studiens: 48 h
Examinations/Credits:
M
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Specht
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Product quality in the chemical industry
Objectives:
Understanding the
Requirement profiles for products of the chemical and process industry
Relation between structure and functionality of complex products
Opportunities and methods for product design
Contents:
Fundamentals of product design and product quality in the chemical industry (differences to
mechanical branches of industry, customer orientation, multi-dimensionality and complexity as
opportunities for product design)
Formulation and properties of granular materials (dustiness, fluidizability, storage, color and
taste, pourability, adhesion and cohesion, bulk density, redispersibility, instantization etc.)
Detergents (design by composition and structure, molecular fundamentals and forces,
tensides and their properties, competitive aspects of quality, alternative design possibilities,
production procedures)
Solid catalysts (quality of active centres, function and design of catalyst carriers, catalyst
efficiency, formulation, competitive aspects and solutions in the design of reactors, esp. of fixed
bed reactors, remarks on adsorption processes)
Drugs (quality of active substances and formulations, release kinetics and retard
characteristics, coatings, microencapsulation, implants, further possibilities of formulation)
Clean surfaces (the "Lotus Effect", its molecular background and its use, different ways of
technical innovation)
Short introduction to quality management after ISO in the chemical industry (block lecture and
workshop by Mrs. Dr. Fruehauf, Dow Deutschland GmbH)
Teaching: Lectures / Exercises / Lab exercises / Workshop
Prerequisites
Work load: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h
Private studies: 48 h
Examinations /Credits:
M
4 CP
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Simulation of Particle Dynamics by Discrete Element Method (DEM)
Objectives:
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Storage and flow of particulate solids
Objectives:
Problems, technical, economic and ecological conditions of storage and solid bulk
handling are to be understood and analysed (Process diagnostics),
Fundamentals and processes of storage and solid bulk handling are to be understood
and applied, processes and apparatus are to be design (Process design),
Problem solution by efficient combination of mechanical processes are to be designed
and developed (processing system design)
Unity of material properties, micro and macro processes, processing system and product
design are to be understood and used
Contents:
Task and problems of silo or bunker plant,
Introduction into mechanics of particulate solids, fundamentals of particle
mechanics, adhesion forces, flow characteristics of particulate solids, equations of axialsymmetric and plane stress fields, flow criteria, powder test equipment and techniques,
flow parameters of cohesive particulate solids,
Silo and bunker design for reliable flow, hopper design for core and mass flow,
minimal hopper outlet width and angle, discharge mass flow rate,
Silo and bunker pressure calculation, shaft pressure, hopper pressure distributions,
wall thickness of concrete and metal sheet
Design and selection of discharge aids,
Design of discharge devices and selection of valves,
Introduction into dosing,
Introduction into design and selection of periphere equipment
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Transport phenomena in granular, particulate and porous media
Objectives:
Dispersed solids find broad industrial application as raw materials (e.g. coal), products (e.g.
plastic granulates) or auxiliaries (e.g. catalyst pellets). Solids are in this way involved in
numerous important processes, e.g. regenerative heat transfer, adsorption, chromatography,
drying, heterogeneous catalysis.
To the most frequent forms of the dispersed solids belong fixed, agitated and fluidized beds. In
the lecture the transport phenomena, i.e. momentum, heat and mass transfer, in such systems
are discussed. It is shown, how physical fundamentals in combination with mathematical models
and with intelligent laboratory experiments can be used for the design of processes and
products, and for the dimensioning of the appropriate apparatuses.
Master transport phenomena in granular, particulate and porous media
Learn to design respective processes and products
Learn to combine mathematical modelling with lab experiments
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Contents:
Transport phenomena between single particles and a fluid
Fixed beds: Porosity, distribution of velocity, fluid-solid transport phenomena
Influence of flow maldistribution and axial dispersion on heat and mass transfer
Fluidized beds: Structure, expansion, fluid-solid transport phenomena
Mechanisms of heat transfer through gas-filled gaps
Thermal conductivity of fixed beds without flow
Axial and lateral heat and mass transfer in fixed beds with fluid flow
Heat transfer from heating surfaces to static or agitated bulk materials
Contact drying in vacuum and in presence of inert gas
Heat transfer between fluidized beds and immersed heating elements
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Technical Crystallization
Objectives
Crystallization is a separation method which belongs to the thermal separation processes. Goal
of crystallization is the production of a pure solid crystalline phase which is usually further utilized
as intermediate or end product. Typical tasks for crystallization are separation of mixtures,
purification of solutions, recovery of solvents etc. Single crystal as well as mass crystallization
methods are nowadays well established.
In order to gain deeper insights into this old but up to now not completely understood process,
knowledge from several disciplines (thermodynamics, chemistry, physics, reaction engineering,
thermal and mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, crystallography, mathematics) is
indispensable. Therefore, crystallization is a prime example for an interdisciplinary research field.
Based on the fundamentals for crystallization selected innovative examples from research and
industry will be presented and discussed during this course.
Contents
1. Introduction
Short introduction of aspects presented within this lecture
System characteristics (solubility, driving force, metastable zone width MZW)
Types of crystallization processes (solution crystallization, evaporative crystallization,
melt crystallization)
Precipitation
2. Physical-Chemical Foundations
Thermodynamical aspects (solubilities, phase equilibria, influence of temperature, pH
value, impurities etc.)
Kinetic aspects (metastable zone width MZW; crystal growth, crystal dissolution;
primary & secondary nucleation; agglomeration; attrition; ripening processes)
3. Selected Measuring Techniques
Characterization of the liquid phase (density, viscometry, refractometry, ultra sonic,
polarimetry etc.)
Charakterization of the solid phase (microscopy, fibre sensors, laser diffractometry,
FBRM etc.)
4. Crystallographic Fundamentals
Crystal habitus, morphology (Miller index, crystal systems), polymorphism
5. Particle Size Distribution
Crystal size distribution (types of distribution, moments of distributions)
Particle characterization (sedimentation, microscopy, optical methods, laser diffraction,
focused beam reflectance measurement FBRM)
6. Mathematical Description of Crystallization Processes
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Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module:
Biofuels Sustainable Production and Utilisation
Objectives: The lecture will give an overview of the conversion of biomass to various fuels. The
biomass resources, the production processes as well as their energetic, economical and
ecological aspects will be declared. The principles of the sustainability and life cycle assessment
(well-to-wheel) for the production and utilization of biofuels will be presented.
Contents
1. Renewable biomass sources in comparison to fossil sources
2. Biomass feedstock and intermediates
3. Biofuels (Ethanol, FAME, FT-Fuels, biogas, methanol, hydrogen)
Properties, utilization, comparison to fossil fuels
4. Production Processes
Ethanol production routes (conventional lignocellulosic)
Biodiesel: Transesterification and hydrogenation
Thermochemical conversion: Biomass Gasification and Pyrolysis
Fischer-Tropsch process for biomass-to-Liquid (BTL) conversion
Algae utilisation for biofuel production (hydrogen and liquid fuel)
Production costs and relation to GHG Emissions
5. Sustainability of biofuel production and utilisation
Teaching
Lectures
Private studies: literature research with the university library on-line database system and a
preparation of a literature survey for actual subject in the field.
Prerequisites
Basic courses of chemistry and chemical engineering (Bachelor level)
Workload:
Lectures: 2 SWS
Private studies: 1 SWS (literature survey)
Examination/Credits:
- oral examination / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. Techn. L. Rihko-Struckmann, MPI Magdeburg
Tel: 0391-6110 318 , email: rihko@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de
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Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Challenge Climate Change
Objectives:
The students should be able to understand the problems and scenarios for global warming and
control of CO2 emissions
Contents:
Mechanism of global warming: sun radiation, air circulation in atmosphere, rain, flow of
oceans, climate
Modelling of heat transfer, radiation between earth and clouds, influence of radiative
gases, calculation of earth temperature in dependence on CO2-concentration, adsorption
of CO2 in oceans
Developing of world energy consumption, scenarios of global warming
Energy consumption in private households, traffic, industry, trade
Concepts of lowering CO2-emissions, possibility to improve efficiency, concepts of CO2
capture and storage
Ecological balances, energy for supply and production of fuels and energy, problems of
allocation, impact of emissions, examples for waste water pipes, comparison of energy
consumption for the production of different materials
Teaching: Lectures with Seminars
Prerequisites: Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics
Work load: 2 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 28 h
Private studies:
Examinations/Credits:
M
3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Specht
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Course: Master Course
Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Objectives
Students participating in this course will get both a solid theoretical knowledge of Computational
Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as well as a practical experience of problem-solving on the computer.
Best-practice guidelines for CFD are discussed extensively. CFD-code properties and structure
are described and the students first realize the own, simple CFD-code, before considering
different existing industrial codes with advantages and drawbacks. At the end of the module, the
students are able to use CFD in an autonomous manner for solving a realistic test-case,
including a critical check of the obtained solution.
Contents
1. Introduction and organization. Historical development of CFD. Importance of CFD. Main
methods (finite-differences, -volumes, -elements) for discretization.
2. Vector- and parallel computing. Introduction to Linux, main instructions, account
structuration, FTP transfer.
3. How to use supercomputers, optimal computing loop, validation procedure, Best Practice
Guidelines. Detailed introduction to Matlab, presentation and practical use of all main
instructions.
4. Linear systems of equations. Iterative solution methods. Examples and applications.
Tridiagonal systems. ADI methods. Realization of a Matlab-Script for the solution of a
simple flow in a cavity (Poisson equation), with Dirichlet-Neumann boundary conditions.
5. Practical solution of unsteady problems. Explicit and implicit methods. Stability
considerations. CFL and Fourier criteria. Choice of convergence criteria and tests. Grid
independency. Impact on the solution.
6. Introduction to finite elements on the basis of Femlab. Introduction to Femlab and
practical use based on a simple example.
7. Carrying out CFD: CAD, grid generation and solution. Importance of gridding. Best
Practice (ERCOFTAC). Introduction to Gambit, production of CAD-data and grids. Grid
quality. Production of simple and complex (3D burner) grids.
8. Physical models available in Fluent. Importance of these models for obtaining a good
solution. Introduction to Fluent. Practical solution using Fluent. Influence of grid and
convergence criteria. First- and second-order discretization. Grid-dependency.
9. Properties and computation of turbulent flows. Turbulence modeling, k- models,
Reynolds-Stress-models. Research methods (LES, DNS). Use of Fluent to compute a
turbulent flow behind a backward-facing step, using best practice instructions.
Comparison with experiments. Limits of CFD.
10. Non-newtonian flows, importance and computation. Use of Fluent to compute a problem
involving a non-newtonian flow (medical application), using best practice guidelines.
Analysis of results. Limits of CFD.
11. Multi-phase flows, importance and computation. Lagrangian and Eulerian approaches.
Modeling multi-phase flows. Use of Fluent to compute expansion of solid particles in an
industrial furnace, using best practice guidelines. Comparison with experiments. Limits of
CFD.
12.-14. Summary of the lectures. Short theoretical questionnaire. Dispatching subjects for the
final CFD-project, begin of work under supervision. Students work on their project during the last
weeks, using also free time. In the second half of the last lecture, oral presentations by the
students of the results they have obtained for their project, with intensive questions concerning
methods and results.
Teaching
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Lecture and hands-on on the computer
Prerequisites
Fluid Dynamics
Workload: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h
Private studies: 78 h
Examination/Credits:
Written and oral 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. G. Janiga with Prof. D. Thvenin as co-worker
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module:
Fuel Cell Technology
Objectives:
The lecture gives an introduction to the basic principle, technical issues and future developments
of fuel cells. The theoretical part covers aspects on electrochemical thermodynamics,
electrochemical reaction kinetics, mass transport and modeling of fuel cells. The technical part
covers the different types of fuel cells and their current applications, fuel processing and
experimental methods.
Contents:
- Introduction to fuel cells, types of fuel cells and historical aspects
- Electrochemistry basics; double layer phenomena, electrochemical equilibrium,
reaction kinetics, efficiencies
- Mass and energy transport in porous structures
- Modeling of fuel cells
- Experimental methods; equipment and methods, laboratory
- Fuel processing; fuels, handling and production of hydrogen
- Fuel cell systems
Teaching:
Lecture and Tutorial
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on thermodynamics, reaction engineering and mass transport is advantageous.
Workload:
- Lectures and tutorials: Full-time block seminar (5 days, Monday-Friday)
- Private studies: 1h per lecture day
Examination/Credits:
Oral exam/4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. R. Hanke-Rauschenbach with Prof. K. Sundmacher as co-worker
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module:
Functional materials for energy storage
Objectives:
The course starts with a short analysis of the imperative of energy storage in general followed by
a classification of storage methods related to the different kinds of energy (thermal, electrical,
chemical). The main storage technologies are described and the materials requirements are
analyzed.
Special focus lies on modern trends in research and application.
Content:
1. Thermal energy
Temperature ranges of energy storage and temperature lift between heat source and
demand,
sensible, latent, adsorption and absorption heat; basics,
differences between short term, long term and seasonal storage,
materials: solid systems, liquid systems
selected applications
2. Electrical energy
Accumulators and batteries: overview, kinds and application fields
gravimetric and volumetric storage density
standard potential, dependence on system temperature and concentration of the reactants
Nernst equation of particular Systems
loading-/deloading kinetics; thermal stress; dimensioning
working systems
super caps: working principle
3. Chemical energy hydrogen, production by electrolysis, storage
Adam / Eva-process
4. Compressed air storage locations, potential, work principles
5. Fly wheels fast and slow, potential, work principles
6. Others e.g. pump storage plant
Teaching:
Lecture
Tutorial
Prerequisites:
None
Workload:
Lecture and tutorials: 3 SWS, (2 lecture, 1 tutorial)
Regular Study: 42 h
Private Study: 78 h
Examination/Credits:
Written 90 min, 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Dr. F. Scheffler
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course: Master Course
Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Modelling and analysis of energy processes
Objectives
Students learn to use modelling and simulation as tools to get more insight into energy
systems. In a first step, the physicochemical fundamentals of various renewable and
conventional power plants are discussed; subsequently the single process steps are
discussed in detail. Lectures are accompanied by modelling and simulation exercises to
the various topics. In this way, students learn to combine the knowledge on simulation
and the various processes to model and simulate new processes on their own.
Contents
Energy processes
Compression/expansion
Teaching
Lecture, 2 SWS
Exercises, 1 SWS
Prerequisites
Fundamentals in programming, thermodynamics, physics and chemistry
Workload:
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h
Private studies: 48 h
Examination/Credits:
-Written or project work / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Jun.-Prof. Ulrike Krewer
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Modelling and simulation of energy generation systems
Objectives:
Acquisition of the ability to develop and apply methods of simulation for technical systems in
energy generation, interconnected power-grids, and environmental loads
Content:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Portable und autarke Energiesysteme
Objectives
Students get an insight into the technology for portable and autonomous energy systems,
starting from basic fundamentals and ending at technical systems and their operation. Besides
widely established technologies such as batteries, the lecture covers also fuel cells, supercaps
and energy harvesting.
Contents
Electrochemistry
Batteries
Supercaps
Fuel cells
Energy harvesting
Teaching
Lecture, 2 SWS
Prerequisites
Fundamentals in physics and chemistry
Workload:
Lectures and tutorials: 28 h
:Private studies: 56 h
Examination/Credits:
-Oral 3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Jun.-Prof. Ulrike Krewer
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Clean up of Contaminated sites
Examination/Credits:
-Written / 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Tsotsas with Dr. rer. nat. W. Hintz as co-worker
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Environmental Biotechnology
Objectives:
The students achieve a deeper understanding in microbiological fundamentals. They are
able to characterize the industrial processes of the biological waste gas and biogenic
waste treatment and the corresponding reactors and plants. They know the
fundamentals of the reactor and plant design. They realise the potential of
biotechnological processes for more sustainable industrial processes.
Contents:
Biological Fundamentals (structure and function of cells, energy metabolism,
turnover/degradation of environmental pollutants)
Biological Waste Gas Treatment (Biofilters, Bioscrubbers, Trickle Bed Reactors)
Biological Treatment of Wastes (Composting, Anaerobic Digestion)
Bioremediation of Soil and Groundwater
Prospects of Biotechnological Processes Benefits for the Environment
:
Teaching: Lectures/Presentation, script, company visit
Prerequisites:
Work load: 2 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 28 h
Private studies: 32 h
Examinations/Credits:
Oral
3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Dr. Haida /Dr. Grammel
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Recycling and Mechanical Waste Treatment
Objectives (competences):
Data acquisition and analysis of sources of solid waste materials, like municipal solid
waste (MSW), building rubble, metal and electronic scraps, plastics waste, including
analysis of economic and technological problems of environmental engineering and
recycling technologies under abidance of legal frameworks
Understanding and proper treatment of statistically distributed material properties of solid
waste materials and minerals (analysis) to improve recycling product quality (recycling
product design)
Learning of thorough problem analysis (diagnose) of waste material and mineral
processing and conversions to develop appropriate problem solutions (process design)
Development and consolidation of creative skills in design and evaluation of complex
recycling processes (process and plant design)
Content:
Teaching:
Lectures, tutorials with oral presentations and practical tutorials (aerosorting, flotation)
Prerequisites: Mechanical Process Engineering
Workload:
Lectures and tutorials: 42 h, private studies: 48 h
Examination/Credits:
- oral examination
- 4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jrgen Tomas
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Control of Industrial Toxic Metal Emissions
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Thermal Waste Treatment/Air Pollution Control
Objectives:
The students should be able to use residues as fuel in industrial processes, to incinerate waste
and to apply the techniques to minimize the air pollution.
Contents:
Characterization and composition of residues and waste
Classifying and separation of residues and waste
Thermal decomposition of organic materials, problems and specialities in combustion of
residues, halogens, condensates, corrosion
Firings (swirl combustion chambers, stoker firings, rotary kilns, blast furnaces, tunnel
kilns), examples for usage in cement and in brick production
CO2 Emissions, potentials, concepts, capture and storage
Mechanism of NO emissions (thermal, prompt, fuel NO), methods of reduction (lowering
of temperature, flue gas recirculation, staged combustion)
Desulfurization (hot, cold, wet methods), soot, hydrocarbons
Teaching: Lectures with examples and excursions
Prerequisites: Combustion Engineering, Verbrennungstechnik
Work load: 2 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 28 h
Private studies: 56 h
Examinations/Credits:
Oral
3 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Specht
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Waste water treatment
Objectives:
The students are able to characterize the state of the art in waste water treatment (focused on
municipal waste water) and sewage sludge treatment, utilization or disposal corresponding to the
European and German ecolaws. They have basic knowledge of the design of the technical
equipment.
Contents:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Pollution Prevention Principles and Technologies
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Engineering Risks-Consequences of accidents in industries
Objectives:
Ability to quantitatively assess the consequences of accidents in process plants.
Content:
Concept of risk
leak formation and frequency determination
discharge from tanks and pipes of liquids, gases and two-phase
airborne and heavier-than-air atmospheric dispersion
jets
tank rupture
fires, sources of ignition
self heating
explosions
BLEVE
toxic releases
effects of heat, pressure and toxicity on man
damage from missiles
modelling of evacuation
risk assessment for a pipeline
:
Teaching: Class lectures and tutorial exercises
Pre-requisites: thermo and fluid dynamics
Work load: 3 SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 42 hours
Private studies: 48 hours
Examination/Credits:
Written
4 CP
Responsible lecturer: Prof. Hauptmanns
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Modelling and simulation in industrial safety I + II
Objectives:
Participants acquire the ability to formulate models in plant safety and to develop the
corresponding analytical or numerical models to solve them. In addition, they learn to use
some of the commercial programs in the field.
Contents:
:
Teaching: Lecture and integrated tutorial
Pre-requisites: ordinary and partial differential equations, ordinary non-linear differential
equations
Work load: 2 SWS + 1SWS
Lectures and tutorials: 28 hours
Private studies: 14 hours
Examination/Credits:
Written
4 CP
Responsible lecturers: Prof. Hauptmanns with Dipl.-Inf. Bernhardt and Dr.-Ing. Gabel as coworker
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Fakultt fr Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik
Modulhandbuch Chemical and Energy Engineering (Module Handbook)
Wahlpflichtfcher (Selective Subjects)
Course:
Master Course Chemical and Energy Engineering
Module: Safety aspects of chemical reactions
Objectives
Chemical reactions might cause hazards if they proceed without control. A runaway reaction may
occur which ends in a blow-off of a reactor top and an emission of reactants and products,
possibly followed by a gas explosion. Important is a thorough risk analysis if exothermally
reacting chemicals are involved. Exothermic reactions can be quantified using different caloric
and kinetic properties.
To evaluate how safe a chemical reaction can be performed in a certain process or environment
the following two areas will be discussed:
analysis of underlying chemistry
analysis of technical implementation and process conditions
determination of relevant physical & chemical properties
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