Cluster Highlights
Digital twins in Power-to-X technologies for improving conversion processes of renewable energies
A digital twin bi-directionally links a physical plant to a real-time simulation, enabling safer, more efficient and sustainable operations. In Power-to-X (PtX) technologies, digital twins are designed to operate reactors autonomously, converting renewable energy such as wind into chemical fuels that can be stored for later use. This is particularly important in offshore scenarios, where optimal operation is more challenging due to fluctuating conditions and the need for real-time adjustments.
Innovative microwave heating for energy-intensive thermal production processes
Around 19 percent of Germany's overall energy demand is currently used to provide process heat. Most of the required energy is obtained from the burning of fossil fuels. Scientists investigate how energy consumption of large-scale processes can be reduced and additionally substituted by green alternatives.
