Projects
Influence of plasma on mixing behaviour and reaction kinetics in a slag cleaning reactor KU Leuven
This project focuses on a thorough understanding of the plasma-controlled fuming process. The aim is to achieve a thorough understanding of the multi-phase flow behavior and process kinetics, to improve energy efficiency and operational parameters in the plasma fumer.
Modeling of a microwave plasma reactor for energy-efficient CO2 conversion. University of Antwerp
Adjoint-based divertor shape optimization for the ITER reactor using plasma edge simulations with realistic vessel geometry KU Leuven
To be able to interpret experimental results from nuclear fusion experiments and to design the second generation divertor for ITER, numerical codes are indispensable tools. The numerical domain of typical plasma edge simulations is bounded by an outer most flux surface. However, to find the optimal design for the ITER heat exhaust device or divertor, which spreads the heat load as much as possible, a numerical shape optimization algorithm ...
Model based design of a novel nanosecond-pulsed plasma discharge reactor for non-oxidative coupling of methane Ghent University
Production of olefins via steam cracking is an essential pillar of the chemical industry, concurrently representing the largest contribution to carbon emissions in Flanders. The large production of methane fuel as a byproduct in steam cracking hinders the process' sustainable development in an electrified route. Non-oxidative coupling of methane (NOCM) is a promising solution to the problem, converting excess methane to olefins. Large-scale ...
Methane valorization using catalytic plasma reactor technology Ghent University
In this project non-thermal plasma reactor technology will be implemented in order to convert rich in methane gas streams into valuable chamicals for the petrochemical industry, such as olefins and aromatics. The new process will be more versatile and energy and resourse effient compared to the convetional thermal process.