Energy & Environmental Technology

With our many years of professional experience in the assessment and optimization of energy processes, in the development of waste-to-energy concepts, in experimental investigations on residual material utilization, and in the characterization of biogenic fuels, we offer our expertise in the following areas:

Publications

Jaeger, B.; Illana, E.; Wirtz, S.; Scherer, V.; Behling, J.: Pyrolysis of complex-shaped single wood chips – 3D DEM simulation and a comparison with experiments, 12th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium, Luxor, Egypt, 23rd – 26th January, 2023

Gehrmann, H.-J.; Jaeger, B.; Wirtz, S.; Scherer, V.; Aleksandrov, K.; Hauser, M.; Stapf, D.; Pollmeier, G.; Danz, P.: Oscillating Combustion—Primary Measure to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide in a Grate Furnace–Experiments and Simulations; Processes 2021, 9, 2210; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/9/12/2210

Jaeger, B.; Wirtz, S.; Scherer, V.; Gehrmann, H.-J.; Aleksandrov, K.; Hauser, M.; Stapf, D.; Pollmeier, G.; Danz, P.: Experimental and numerical investigation of NOx emissions during biomass combustion with oscillating secondary air supply; 30th German Flame Day; 28-29 September 2021, Hanover-Garbsen

Danz K.C.; Pollerberg C.; Danz P.; Breitkreuz K.: Development of a climate-friendly system for geothermal waste heat cooling based on highly thermally conductive Phase Change Materials – GeoPCM; February 2021, Renewable Energy Technology Conference RET.Con, Nordhausen

Gremme, A.; Ohliger A.; Behling, J.; Danz, P.; Bambauer, F.; Wirtz, S.: Post-combustion of ashes from coal-fired power plants with co-combustion of refuse-derived fuels; January 2016, BERLIN WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY CONFERENCE

Behling, J.; Wiese, J.; Wirtz, S.; Scherer, V.: Experimental and theoretical investigation of the combustion of wood pellets, European Pellets Conference, Young Researchers Conference: Biomass, February 2015, Wels, Austria

Schmidt, J.; Krüger, B.; Behling, J.: Fuel-specific characterization of refuse-derived fuels for co-combustion, DGAW 03/2015, 5th Scientific Congress on Waste and Resource Management, 2015, Innsbruck

Behling, J.; Wiese, J.; Wirtz, S.; Scherer, V.: Development of a modeling approach for wood pellet firing systems based on experimental investigations. DGMK Technical Department Meeting: Conversion of Biomass, May 12 – 14, 2014, Rotenburg a. d. Fulda

Danz, P.; Saefei Takhtehfouladi, E.; Abu-Yousef, B.: Influence of torrefaction parameters on the fuel pellet. ProcessNet – Dechema – VDI – GVC, Karlsruhe, 2014 Danz, Philipp, Richter, Markus: Optimization of Torrefaction with Focus on Grindability. 3rd IEA CCC Workshop on Cofiring Biomass with Coal of the IEA Clean Coal Centre, 20-21 June 2013 in Groningen, the Netherlands

Danz, P.: Targeted torrefaction for power plant co-combustion. UMSICHT: On the matter!, Co-combustion – Fuel has character! 2013, Oberhausen

Danz, P: Optimization of Torrefaction. Poster at the Annual Meeting High Temperature Technology and Technical Reactions. ProcessNet – Dechema – VDI-GVC. 2013, Oberhausen

Behling, J.; Krüger, B.; Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Wirtz, S.: New Methods for the Characterisation of Refuse Derived Fuels and Waste. International Recycling + Recovery Congress (IRRC). September 10-11, 2012, Berlin

Danz, P.; Wirtz, S.; Behling, J.; Krüger, B.; Becker, A.; Arnold, W.; Marzi, T.; Warnecke, R.; Weghaus, M.: Fuels – Analytics and Description of Combustion Behavior. 11th VDI Specialist Conference – Firing and Boilers – Deposits and Corrosion – in Large Firing Systems. June 12-13, 2012, Bremen

Danz, P.; Behling, J.; Krüger, B.; Marzi, T.: New Methods for Refuse-Derived Fuel Characterization. Müll und Abfall 05/2012. Berlin, 2012. http://www.muellundabfall.de/MA.05.2012.232

Warnecke, R.; Müller, V.; Danz, P.; Weghaus, M.; Zwiellehner, M.: Optimization of Firing Conditions through Process Modeling. 5th Freiberg Conference on Boiler Corrosion. October 20-21, 2011, Freiberg

Gerstner, A.; Danz, P.; Behling, J.; Marzi, T.: Characterization of Fuel Properties. RECYCLING magazin 14/11. 2011, Munich

Danz, P.; Wirtz, S.; Behling, J.; Brosch, B.: New Approach Of Simulating RDF Combustion Via Discrete Element Method Using Experimental Pyrolysis And Combustion Data From A Pilot Scale Plant. Sardinia 2011 – Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium. October 03-07, 2011, Sardinia

Behling, J.; Danz, P.; Weghaus, M.; Warnecke, R.; Al-Zuhairi, A.; Görner, K.: Improved Furnace Modeling through Empirical Investigations on Volatile Release from Waste Fuels. 25th German Flame Day – Combustion and Firing. September 14-15, 2011, Karlsruhe

Al-Zuhairi, A.; Gillmann, P.; Görner, K.; Danz, P.; Behling, J.; Weghaus, M.; Klasen, T.: CFD Simulation of a full scale RDF incinerator. 25th German Flame Day – Combustion and Firing. September 14-15, 2011, Karlsruhe

Warnecke, R.; Danz, P.; Müller, V.; Weghaus, M.; Zwiellehner, M.: Validation of the Firing Program “CombAte” for Predicting Firing Behavior. 10th VDI Specialist Conference – Firing and Boilers – Deposits and Corrosion – in Large Firing Systems. June 07-08, 2011, Kassel

Behling, J.; Danz, P.; Marzi, T.: Investigations of Biomass in a 2-stage Pyrolysis Furnace. Specialist Conference: UMSICHT zur Sache! – Refuse-Derived Fuels – Know-How for the Successful Use of RDF. June 10, 2010, Oberhausen

Danz, P.; Bertling, R.: Online Control of Combustion. UmweltMagazin 1/2-2010. Springer VDI-Verlag, 2010.

Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Mrotzek, A.; Wirtz, S.: Fuel Characterisation and RDF Combustion Technology – a Project of the RDF Competence Cluster of North-Rhine Westphalia. 1. Energy from biomass and waste. January 26-27, 2010, London, UK

Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Mrotzek, A.: Modeling the Ignition Behavior of Single, Planar Fuel Particles in a Temperature Field. 24th German Flame Day – Combustion and Firing. September 16-17, 2009, Bochum

Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Mrotzek, A.; Di Matteo, L.; Marotz, G.: Experimental Determination of Quality Parameters for Describing the Burnout Behavior of Refuse-Derived Fuels in the Cement Process. waste to energy 2008. December 10-11, 2008, Bremen

Marzi, T.; Danz, P.; Mrotzek, A.; Di Matteo, L.; Marotz, G.: Flight Characteristics and Combustion Behaviour of Refused Derived Fuels (RDF) in a Cement Kiln. Venice 2008 – Second International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste. November 17-20, 2008, Venice

Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Mrotzek, A.; Di Matteo, L.; Marotz, G.: Flight and Burnout Behavior of Refuse-Derived Fuels in Cement Rotary Kilns. Waste Research Days 2008. June 4-5, 2008, Hanover.

Danz, P.; Mrotzek, A.; Marzi, T.: Sampling of Large Municipal Waste Quantities from an Economic Perspective for Determining Moisture and Calorific Value. Müll und Abfall 02/2008. Berlin, 2008. http://muellundabfall.de/MUA.02.2008.087

Danz, P.; Marzi, T.; Mrotzek, A.; Di Matteo, L.; Marotz, G.: What statements can analytical methods provide regarding the flight and burnout behavior of refuse-derived fuels?. RDF – Analytics, Requirements – Problems – Solutions. January 29, 2008, Dresden

Marzi, T.; Danz, P.; Keldenich, K.; Mrotzek, A.: Refuse-Derived Fuels from Waste and Biomass: Products and Applications. Specialist Conference: UMSICHT zur Sache! – From Waste to Fuel. March 23, 2006, Oberhausen

Marzi, T.; Danz, P.; Mrotzek, A.: Fuels from Waste: A Lucrative Application?. 15th Plastics and Recycling Colloquium. September 14/15, 2006, Krefeld