Their project is about a better understanding of transport and mixing processes in chemical reactors. The aim is to identify zones with poor mixing and thus reduce their negative influence on reaction yield and the formation of by-products.

Prof. von Kameke's team will collect experimental measurement data for this purpose, for example using sensors and high-resolution particle tracking. These data will then be analysed by Professor Padberg-Gehle and her team at Leuphana using novel Lagrangian methods, in particular to investigate the local and temporal variability of transport and mixing processes. The knowledge gained in this way will be used to develop targeted mixing optimisation in SMART reactors.

Further information can be found on the press portal of the Leuphana University.