DLR Forum on Heat Transfer Fluids
The DLR Forum on Heat Transfer Fluids focuses on the integration of green energy into chemical and technical processes: heat transfer fluids can transport thermal energy in a targeted manner to different processes and plants. They play a key role in the defossilisation of the chemical industry and enable innovative processes, for example for the production of synthetic fuels.
Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
Sustainable syntheses and processes | Dr. Christian Jung, DLR |
Safety and environmental protection | Sebastian Janssen |
Components and plant engineering | Dr. Andreas Glück, heat11 |
Silicone-based heat transfer fluids | Dr. Maximilian Moxter, Wacker |
Preliminary programme (25.2.2026)
Time | Programme item |
|---|---|
From 16:00 | Arrival at the DLR casino |
16:20 | Tour of selected research infrastructure |
From 19:00 | Evening event at Eltzhof (Cologne-Wahn) |
Main programme (26.2.2026)
Time | Programme item |
|---|---|
From 8:15 | Arrival – breakfast coffee and conversation |
8:45 | Welcome by Prof. Dr Christian Sattler, Director of the Institute of Future Fuels |
9:00 | Introduction to the DLR Institute of Future Fuels: Department of Chemical and Physical Fundamentals Christian Jung, DLR Nicole Janotte, DLR Christoph Hilgert, DLR |
9:30 | Heat transfer media and applications up to 400 °C Sebastian Janssen |
10:00 | Coffee break |
10:30 | World-Café |
Sustainable syntheses and processes Christian Jung, DLR Nicole Janotte, DLR | Safety and environmental protection Sebastian Janssen | Components and plant engineering Dr. Andreas Glück, heat11 Alexander Hammer, Dickow Rainer Bischof, Kleinesdar | Silicone-based heat transfer fluids > 400 °C Christoph Hilgert, DLR Dr. Maximilian Moxter, Wacker |
12:00 | Lunch in the foyer |
12:45 | Inspection of MOPUW, heat transfer media laboratory and High-Flux Solar Furnace |
14:00 | Plenary lecture and discussion Sustainable syntheses and processes |
14:30 | Plenary lecture and discussion Safety and environmental protection |
15:00 | Coffee break |
15:30 | Plenary lecture and discussion Components and plant engineering |
16:15 | Plenary lecture and discussion Silicone-based heat transfer fluids > 400 °C |
17:00 | Farewell |
