Master's thesis – Development of apparatus for the post-treatment of electrolysis gases

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Cost-related hurdles of storage technologies for renewable electricity are currently delaying the use of surplus electricity and the progress of the energy transition. By means of water electrolysis, the energy of excess current can be stored chemically in the form of water. The IET-1 of the Forschungszentrum Jülich has developed a favorable cell design for alkaline electrolysis, which reduces the use of resources and costs compared to the prior art. In addition, reduced system costs are desirable for the use of this design, which are linked to the gas aftertreatment of the water and acid produced. In gas aftertreatment, the recovery of water vapor and electrolyte aerosols as well as the thermal balancing are in the foreground. Technical aspects of heat exchangers and gas scrubbers are crucial for this, while the basic physicochemical layers of aerosol formation and their collection possibilities are largely unfounded in alkaline electrolysis. Your tasks in detail: You carry out experimental investigations into the aerosol formation of gases in contact with alkaline electrolytes. You characterize the thermal transfer and aerosol adsorption. You develop new methods and designs of aerosol adsorption apparatus. You develop systematic and creative solutions as well as ideas that lead to an optimised process for the gas aftertreatment of electrolysis systems.

Continuous Master's Programme in Chemistry Engineering or Process Engineering Basic knowledge in measuring technology and mathematics Ability to work together and communicate High levels of motivation, autonomy and reliability, as well as a self-employed and analytical way of working Programming skills in Python, C++ or MATLAB Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

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