Brief: Vertus is exploring a trickling bed reactor design for its bio-methanation develeopment. The packing should maximise the contact between the biocatalysts, gases and liquid phases to ensure high waste-to-energy efficiency. This project aims to explore the boundary and to optimize a new type of packing material for the specialized reactor.
Scope: This project will potentially involve CAD designs, 3D printing of the packing materials, CFD simulations and evaluation of the materials in Vertus’ specialized reactor.
Resources: CAD, 3D printing and CFD simulations are available in the University of Auckland. Vertus will be providing the test reactor and any associated ancillaries to test and characterize the packing materials
Go to the link below to better understand of Vertus Energy and its mission. Vertus Energy is a new startup focusing on turning New Zealand’s waste into usable green energy. We look forward to bright minds contribute towards this green mission.
https://www.vertusenergy.com
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No lab has been assigned to this project