The "Electrochemical high-temperature processes" research group, researches process systems with electrochemical reactors operating at high temperatures. These include, in particular, reactors with solid oxide cells (SOCs), which can be used in electrolysis (SOE) as well as fuel cell mode (SOFC) and have the potentially highest possible efficiency. These high-temperature reactors can also be used for direct, electrochemical synthesis of high value products such as chemicals or fuels.
The close integration of simulation and experiments is vital for the operation of the research group. The flexible simulation tools, specially developed in the group, for modeling these reactors and systems, are also used on an interdisciplinary basis for process systems with AEL reactors (alkaline electrolysis), in the "Low temperature elctrolysis system" research group. Experimental investigations are carried out on several test benches to validate the simulations and characterize the reactors. The process engineering investigations include the integration of coupled, upstream and downstream processes (e.g. SOFC/battery systems for shipping, and Power to X systems for the defossilization of industry and aviation fuels).
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To achieve the goals, the research group uses a combined research approach that closely links four scientific methods and instruments.
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