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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.
The graphical abstract of the publication by Alexander Schulz et al. as collaborative work between CVT and IMVT was selected for the cover of Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification in volume 227. The publication presents an open-source model of an evaporation-cooled microreactor for CO2 methanation. 30.09.2026
Das CVT war bei der CHISA 2026 mit zwei Vorträgen vertreten. Thomas Kieble präsentiere neue Resultate zu effizienten Reaktorkonzepten in der induktiven Beheizung. Alexander Schulz präsentierte ein detailliertes transientes Modell für die Simulation der verdampfungsgekühlten Fischer-Tropsch Synthese. Zudem bot die Konferenz die Möglichkeit für einen breiten Austausch zu aktuellen Themen, was durch ein vielfältiges und kulturelles Programm abgerundet wurde. 30.09.2026
Martin Kutscherauer and Maximilian Meyer attended the Southwestern German Catalysis Course “Modern Concepts in Catalysis” in Bad Herrenalb. Martin Kutscherauer gave a lecture on multiscale modeling in chemical reaction engineering, while Maximilian Meyer presented a poster on coupling microkinetics with CFD simulations of catalytic porous media for dynamic emission control. 09.09.2026
On July 16, 2026, the CVT’s traditional hiking day was a thoroughly enjoyable day spent in nature. From the funicular in Bad Wildbad, we hiked up the Sommerberg and followed well-maintained trails to the Grünhütte for a break. After a refreshing culinary break, the return trip included a crossing of the suspension bridge. Many thanks to all participants for this day spent together. 17.07.2026
Thomas Kieble from CVT participated in the Conference on Unconventional Catalysis, Reactors and Applications, held in Mariehamn from 24 to 26 June 2026. During an oral presentation, he presented new findings on efficient heat-integrated reactors for inductive heating.
03.07.2026
Maximilian Meyer from CVT participated in ISCRE 29 & APCRE 11, held in Seoul from 10 to 13 May 2026. In his presentation, “Understanding unsteady operation of washcoated monolith reactors for emission-control,” he presented recent findings on the dynamic operation of washcoated monolith reactors.
03.07.2026