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The focus is on the development and optimization of design methods for process intensification. Novel concepts and their use for process integration as well as process intensification are in demand. Modeling tools for the design of hybrid separation processes in the field of process integration and the development of microsystem components in the field of process intensification are being further developed.
The development of micro-system technology components is initially aimed at evaporation, condensation, rectification and liquid-liquid extraction. Initial ideas are available for crystallization and chromatography/adsorption. CFD simulations can be carried out and the results used to design components in CAD and then manufactured using CNC. These prototypes are characterized in the laboratory in terms of fluid dynamics and separation performance.
As soon as a basic operation is efficient, the interactions with other basic operations can be investigated and optimized.
The use of micro-effects in the field of microsystems technology and smart-factory concepts to enhance mass transfer is still a largely unexplored area. However, it holds great potential and is therefore a focus of process enhancement at the institute.
