DLR Institut für Future Fuels

 🌞 30 years of research and innovation: our #Solar #Furnace celebrates its anniversary 🎉 The large-scale research facility of the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. in Cologne-Porz, which houses the High-Flux Solar Furnace and Solar Simulator, has turned 30 years old. Since its commissioning in 1994, the facility has enabled a large number of #experiments and research #projects and has established itself as a valuable resource for the research and application of concentrated sunlight. It offers researchers the opportunity to utilise sunlight in extraordinary ways: for the production of #hydrogen, for research into new #materials or for testing #space components. We look forward to many more exciting projects! 🚀🔬 Read the full article and find out more about the anniversary, the facility and our research projects: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gXmyqNRz #30years #SolarResearch #FutureFuels #GreenHydrogen #SynFuels #SolarEnergy #Innovation

👉 #Hiring: Engineer (f/m/d) Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Technology or similar for possible applications of rotary kilns for the production of base materials and future fuels.   Would you like to contribute to the sustainable production of important base materials and fuels?     Then the DLR Institute of Future Fuels is the right place for you. We research processes that enable the production of fuels and base materials from renewable energy and raw material sources.   A key part of our work involves researching and testing new methods and technologies. We have unique infrastructure for developing reactor systems in various sizes, from a solar furnace powered by sunlight to the world’s largest artificial sun, "Synlight".   You will focus on the design and simulation of solar-powered thermochemical reactors for cement and/or syngas production. This includes: • Design of solar-powered rotary kilns for solid material processing to produce base materials. • Simulation and thermodynamical analysis of the reactors. • Construction of solar thermochemical reactors, planning and conducting experiments, and evaluating and publishing results. • Researching the state of the art in solar thermochemical reactors. • Presenting project results at national and international conferences. • Identifying potential funding programs and project partners. • Creating project plans and budget calculations.   DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. That’s why our numerous training and development options are available to you. If you're excited about sustainable technologies and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. For more information please follow the link below.👇 https://lnkd.in/e_VQyfFR #Jobs #EnergyResearch #SolarEnergy #SolarFuels #Energiewende

🔎 #Insights into research: Today we would like to present the EU project #FlowPhotoChem, which has researched the sustainable production of basic chemicals from water and carbon dioxide using concentrated #solar radiation and has generated important results following the final experimental phase. ☀️🌳💧 The project has succeeded in developing a modular, sunlight-operated system for the production of sustainable chemicals and operating it in practice in the High-Flux Solar Simulator at the #DLR site in Cologne-Porz. The focus was on the solar production of #ethylene, an important base material for the chemical industry, which is used for the production of the plastic polyethylene, among other things. In addition, relevant quantities of other valuable products such as acetate, ethanol and propanol are produced. In the final one-week experimental phase, the researchers were able to successfully demonstrate the solar production of the target product ethylene as well as other hydrocarbons and energy carriers, thereby achieving an important milestone in the FlowPhotoChem project. The practical experience gained also enabled the Institute of Future Fuels to further expand its expertise in the operation of complex experimental setups with comprehensive measurement and control technology. The knowledge gained represents an important basis for the further development of this modular approach to the #sustainable and climate-neutral production of chemicals and energy carriers. Further information and the final project #film, which was produced as part of the experiments, can be found in our project description and on the project website: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3CKjmVS https://lnkd.in/ebNJdCN Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., University of Galway, Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), ICIQ, EPFL, University of Szeged, Johnson Matthey, MEMBRASENZ, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Leitat Technological Center, Eindhoven University of Technology, Universiteit van Amsterdam, SoHHytec, eChemicles, Kyambogo University. #GreenEthylene #EnergyResearch #SolarResearch #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Energiewende #FutureFuels

👉 #Hiring: Student (f/m/d) Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar for the conceptualization and design of a mobile demonstration laboratory for regenerative reactors. Would you like to contribute to a rational and environmentally friendly energy supply, work in an international environment, research exciting and innovative issues while keeping an eye on application and implementation? Then the DLR Institute of Future Fuels - which works on technologies and processes for the sustainable energy supply of industry and mobility - is an attractive employer for you. We are looking for someone for the design and development of a new demonstration laboratory for regeneratively fueled reactors. You will be responsible for the conceptual design, the development of the piping and instrumentation flow diagram and the creation of a specifications sheet for the new demonstration reactor laboratory. DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. That’s why our numerous training and development options are available to you. Are you ready to start with us? Then follow the link below for more information and the application process: 👇 https://lnkd.in/evSJDa87 #Jobs #EnergyResearch #SolarEnergy #SolarFuels #Energiewende

🌍🚀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗚𝗿𝗔𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! The #SolaGrAm project aims to further develop the production of green #ammonia through the use of solar energy. Together, we - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., ExoMatter and Forschungsinstitut für Glas | Keramik - FGK - are working on a scalable process for the production of high-purity #nitrogen that can compete with modern methods such as cryogenic air separation. 🌱 Our focus: • Materials and processes with a minimal CO₂ footprint • Sustainability and availability of resources • Thorough life cycle assessment • Development of a material database for the optimization of redox materials Our goal is to evaluate the entire green ammonia process and develop industrial solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable. We would like to thank the Projektträger Jülich (PtJ) for the grant from the ERDF/JTF program NRW 2021-2 027 financed with funds from the European Union. It was a great kick-off meeting with a great working atmosphere! Dr. Lena Klaas, Josua Vieten, Martina Reichert, Nathalie Monnerie, Nicole Neumann, Bruno Lachmann, Mathias Pein, Riccardo Cuneo, Martin Roeb, Jyoti Krishna, Dr. Stefan Thumser, Nadja Kratz, Lee Klein. Stay tuned for updates! #GreenAmmonia #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy #CO₂Reduction #efrenrw #EUinmyRegion

👉 #Hiring: Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemist, Physicist (f/m/d) for research into methods for improving optical components for solar-chemical reactors and solar-thermal receivers. Are you interested in working with our solar simulator #Synlight, expanding your scientific knowledge in the field of optical beam converters, concentrators and other optical components? Then join our international team at the DLR Institute of Future Fuels, which works on technologies and processes for a sustainable energy supply of industry and mobility.   Your position will focus on: • Experimental research on design approaches, material selection and evaluation of the effectiveness and durability of solutions. • Conducting experiments both in the laboratory and on a large scale. • Developing simulation models to evaluate design concepts without the need for experimental testing. • Comparing different concepts for secondary concentrators to evaluate their impact on the performance of solar chemical reactors.   DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. That’s why our numerous training and development options are available to you. If we have caught your interest, please feel free to follow the link below for more information and the application process. We look forward to hearing from you soon! 👇 https://lnkd.in/exyQakbn #Jobs #EnergyResearch #SolarEnergy #SolarFuels #Energiewende

🏅 Our colleague Dr. clarisse lorreyte has been honoured by the DLR Woman+ in Science & Technology network as 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 for October. She joined the Institute of Future Fuels of DLR in Cologne in May 2021 to further work on biomass valorization, integrated with #solar energy. Since then, she has been involved in innovative projects coupling biomass conversion using concentrated solar power, notably through two European projects such as #PYSOLO and #Sunfusion. She has also trained in new areas like #decarbonization, including #CO₂ capture, as in the #CALyPSOL project. In 2023, her research group’s paper "Experimental Study of a Lab-Scale Carbonator for CO₂ Capture Purposes" received the "Outstanding Paper Award" at the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) conference. We warmly congratulate on this award! In February 2022, the DLR Women+ in Science & Technology network was founded on the initiative of two female scientists at Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. The aim of the network is to increase the proportion of women and gender minorities (Women+) at DLR, to make Women+ experts visible, to promote scientific conferences and, as the voice of DLR's Women+ scientists, to set the levers at DLR in such a way that DLR is perceived as an attractive employer, especially for women and gender minorities. Today, more than 500 employees have already joined the network. #Jobs #EnergyResearch #SolarEnergy #SolarFuels #Energiewende

👉 #Hiring: Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/x) for development of a pilot methanol plant. Would you like to get involved in energy research and work as a postdoctoral fellow on design, procurement, engineering and experiments with a pilot plant for methanol synthesis? 💧Then apply now for our latest position and contribute to a sustainable future! All information: 👇 https://lnkd.in/exeD5xX7 #Jobs #EnergyResearch #SolarEnergy #SolarFuels #Energiewende