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.
Students and CVT staff visited hte GmbH in Heidelberg as part of two field trips. Exciting presentations and informative guided tours allowed them to experience the operation and construction of high-throughput systems for catalyst testing at first hand. Great discussions with employees and students provided excellent opportunities for professional exchange and an insight into the industry. Thank you for the invitation!
27.02.2026
At the end of the course Computer Aided Reactor Design (CARD) in the 2025/26 winter term, another poster presentation was held. This year’s Best Poster Award went to B. Huber, K. Iliev und T. Mack.
24.02.2026
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