Master thesis "Selection and design of an absorber system for separating CO2 from flue gas"

We want an earth that is worth living on. Our applied research in Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems makes concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As an institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we show how to not only master challenges, but grow with them. We push boundaries, think ahead and shape the future with applied research. Diverse perspectives and approaches strengthen creativity and innovation in our scientific work.

Would you like to help us shape a sustainable world? We are looking for reinforcement!

Reducing CO₂ emissions in industrial processes is necessary to achieve climate targets. Waste incineration plants unavoidably generate flue gases containing CO₂, the recycling of which through separation and utilization in a low-temperature electrolysis (NTCE) to synthesis gas (CO, H₂) is a future-oriented approach. The aim of this master's thesis is to select and analytically design a technically and economically viable absorber system for the separation of CO₂ from flue gases. The focus is on the scientific evaluation of the technologies, the analytical design of the fluid-dynamic processes and a critical assessment with regard to feasibility and cost.

What you will do

• Literature and patent research on CO₂ capture technology
• Critical comparison and selection of suitable absorber technologies
• Analytical design and dimensioning of a CO₂ absorber system
• Evaluation of technical and economic feasibility
• Documentation and scientific discussion of the results

What you bring to the table

What you can expect

We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome :

Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

Application :

Interested? Apply online now via our career portal and join the Fraunhofer UMSICHT team! We look forward to getting to know you.

Please submit at least the following documents :

Diversity & equal opportunities :

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally suitable.

Accessibility :

We are continuously working to make the application process and our workplaces more accessible. If you need support, please get in touch - we're here to help!

Contact :

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this position :

M.Eng Nils Hohmann

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact : Emily Kirchhoff, +49 208 8598 - 1353, bewerbung@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about accessibility and workplace design, please contact our representative for severely disabled employees :

Rodion Kopitzky, +49 208 8598-1267, rodion.kopitzky@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number : 79292