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.
Registration is now open for the new Masters course Computer Aided Reactor Design (CARD). The lecture will cover the theory of numerical modelling of chemical reactors, which will be put into practice by the students in the accompanying training sessions.
14.10.2024
New publication by Philipp Reinold on the influence of the confining walls on flow and heat transport in a single-particle reactor. Based on CFD simulations, a new correlation was derived to correct for the wall effects. 07.10.2024
Martin Kutscherauer wins a poster award at the International CataLysis Networking Conference 2024 in Pforzheim with his poster "Influence of the macropore structure on heat and mass transfer inside catalytic washcoats". Further Information. 26.09.2024
The CVT hiking day in the Murgtal took place in beautiful, sunny late summer weather. The tour took us through the Ätzenbachtal to Schloss Eberstein , where we were able to enjoy the beautiful view of the area from the castle terrace. 19.09.2024
New publication from a collaboration between KIT, TU Clausthal and the Uni Bremen on developing a highly efficient Ni-Co catalyst for Dry Reforming of Methane (DRM). A specific Ni40Co60 composition exhibits exceptional DRM activity and shows promising features for induction heating.
24.07.2024
As part of the faculty colloquium of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gregor D. Wehinger will give his inaugural lecture on "Multiscale studies for a sustainable chemical engineering" (held in German). The event will take place on 09.07.2024 from 17:30-18:30 in the Engler-Bunte-Hörsaal (Geb. 40.50). Further information.
01.07.2024