Welcome to the CVT!
The Institute of Chemical Process Engineering at KIT investigates, teaches and develops new processes to chemically transform substances. In doing so, we focus primarily on chemical reaction engineering. We also develop and use models and CFD simulations so that we better understand how the reaction takes place. Based on this knowledge, we can design reactor internals and catalyst supports in a targeted manner and intensify material conversion processes.
We bid farewell to Ted Coles (right), who is now moving on to continue his studies at the Loughborough University after a successful stay at our institute. We thank him for his commitment to the institute and wish him continued success in the future.
17.12.2025
The CVT wishes you a Merry Christmas and a great start to 2026!
15.12.2025
Maximilian Meyer published a new publication in Powder Technology in cooperation with colleagues from the CVT and Clariant AG.
In this work, a new method for generating synthetic packed-bed structures for particle-resolved computational fluid dynamic (PRCFD) simulations considering catalyst pellet fragments is presented. Further information.
25.11.2025
On October 15, 2025, President Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven visited our institute.
We were very pleased to have the opportunity to present modern induction-heated reactor concepts and recent advances in reactor modeling.
October 22, 2025
Maximilian Meyer wins a poster award at the statusmeeting of CRC 1441 TrackAct in Karlsruhe with his poster "Multiscale and Engineering Modeling of Catalytic Reactors".
26.09.2025
This year's CVT hiking day took place on September 23 in autumnal, yet dry, weather. The hike started in Neckargemünd and led through the Neckar valley up to Dilsberg Castle. Once at the top, there was the opportunity to enjoy the view and visit the castle grounds. We then descended to Neckarsteinach.
24.09.2025