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IME offers students of engineering, materials science and chemistry with a background in process technology many topics for theses or student research projects such as bachelor, project, minor or master theses, as well as seminars. Below you will find a selection of current work topics for which the corresponding scientific staff can be contacted. You are also welcome to express your own ideas for supervised work and to initiate them in consultation with the scientific staff. We will find an interesting and exciting topic for everyone.
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Topic
Development of self-learning optimization algorithms for pyrometallurgical process development using the case study of electronic scrap recycling
Background
Development of intelligent, sequential algorithms for the synthesis and optimization of pyrometallurgical processes based on thermochemical data. The aim is to develop a self-learning algorithm that automatically determines process sequences under defined, process-related restrictions and an intelligent optimization search.
Job Definition
– Design of an efficient search strategy
– Literature review to identify technical limitations
– Implementation of the algorithm
– Evaluation through comparison with the state of the art
Requirements
• Good knowledge of Python and Scikit-Learn
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Interest in computational metallurgy
Topic
Design of slag systems of fayalitic by-products as an oxide raw material for solar heat absorber and storage media
Description
Bachelor Thesis
Duration
3 month(s)
Start
Immediately
Background
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology is becoming increasingly important due to the need for sustainable and resource-efficient energy. This work aims to evaluate the current status of absorbers and storage media, as well as research approaches using fayalitic slags as the basis for new systems.
Job Definition
• Literature research and definition of the state of the art of CSP heat absorbers and storage media
• Familiarization with slag design and doping of slags via FactSage and initial experimental implementation
• Developing and conducting test series
• Independent, responsible and careful work