Thermal process technology

Numerical and particle-discrete calculation of flow and temperature fields in thermal processes (coupled DEM-CFD simulations)

Modeling of thermal process plants (e.g. rotary kilns, shaft kilns, dryers, heat exchangers, coolers)

Modeling and experimental analysis of particle dynamics (e.g. transverse movement and axial transport of bulk solids in rotary kilns)

Modeling and experimental analysis of heat transport mechanisms (e.g. contact heat transfer on bulk surfaces and heat transport in packed beds)

Modeling and experimental analysis of reaction and drying kinetics in the solid phase (e.g. calcination of limestone, roasting of iron ore, drying of expanded clay)

Optimization of existing thermal processes with regard to energy savings, productivity and product quality

Safe and accurate design of new equipment, systems and processes for thermal material treatment

Measurement of temperatures and gas concentrations in industrial plants

Characterization of thermophysical and mechanical material and bulk bed properties

Experimental investigations on batch and continuously operated thermal processing plants

Process Modeling in Rotary Drums