Thesis "Experimental investigation of reaction and separation processes"

at  Solar Energy Systems

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany is the largest solar research institute in Europe. With a staff of about 1400, we are committed to promoting a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energy sources. We contribute to this through our main research areas of energy provision, energy distribution, energy storage and energy utilization. Through outstanding research results and successful industrial projects, spin-off companies and global collaborations, we are shaping the sustainable transformation of the energy system.
Would you like to play an active role in shaping the energy transition and gain practical experience during your studies? With us, you will work in a dynamic, open team on a forward-looking topic in the field of renewable energies. Our “Sustainable Synthesis Products” department at Fraunhofer ISE deals with the power-to-liquids concept, i.e. the conversion of “green” hydrogen from renewable electricity into sustainable energy carriers, chemicals and fuels. In addition to efficient transportation and storage properties, liquid energy carriers also offer the opportunity to provide an alternative to fossil fuels in sectors that rely on the use of carbon-based fuels. Our group is investigating innovative process concepts based on the raw materials CO2 and hydrogen in laboratory and pilot plants for the energy-efficient and economical production of sustainable synthesis products.
For our group “Synthesis Products: Separation and Production Technologies” we are looking for a student assistant for 01.10.2024 with the opportunity to write a bachelor, master or diploma thesis on the topic “Experimental investigation of reaction and separation processes in the power to liquids context”.

• You will work in a dynamic team of students and engineers.
• You will familiarize yourself with the test benches and measuring equipment used.
• You will carry out measurements independently.
• You will evaluate the measurement data from your experiments and present the results graphically.
• You will interpret and present your results in our group and optionally summarize them in your final thesis.