Job description
 
                  
                       
                        
                         
Master's Thesis: Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Electrolytes on the Liquid-liquid Equilibrium of Water + iso-butanol/ n-butanol + Formaldehyde 
  13.06., Studentische Hilfskräfte, Praktikantenstellen, Studienarbeiten 
 
 This thesis aims into measuring the effect of different electrolytes on the liquid-liquid equilibrium of iso-butanol/n-butanol + water + formaldehyde.
The salting in and salting out of different electrolytes will be investigated.
 
  Formaldehyde serves as a key feedstock for various substances, including plastics and renewable fuels.
Traditional production methods are highly energy-intensive due to the requirement for high-temperature conditions.
Typically, formaldehyde is produced in an aqueous solution and concentrated through distillation, utilizing well-established and state-of-the-art technologies.
At the Laboratory of Chemical Process Engineering, we are studying the effects of different electrolytes on the liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) of formaldehyde-water-alcohol solutions.
The collected data will be used to develop a phase equilibrium model that accurately accounts for the presence of these substances.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing this sustainable production method.
Requirements 
• High interest and prior knowledge of laboratory analytical work desirable.
• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and phase equilibrium.
• High degree of independence and personal responsibility.
Tasks 
• Familiarization with the formaldehyde systems, and experimental set-up.
• Designing and conducting liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) and vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) measurements.
• Fitting experimental data to model phase equilibrium.
What You Will Gain:
• Hands-on experience in experimental design and data analysis.
• Knowledge in extraction processes and downstream chemical engineering.
• Experience with GC, IC, and different analytical methods
• Opportunity to contribute to an energy-efficient industrial process.
Possible start: As soon possible 
Contact: Hamzah Elfaitory 
Office: Uferstrasse 53, 01..
Phone: +49 - 
Email: 
                      
 
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
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                          Physical Scientists