Welcome to the OWI gGmbH
The OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH is an independent and non-profit research institution. In cooperation with partners from industry and research, OWI researches and develops concepts and technologies in the fields of energy-efficient use of liquid conventional and alternative fuels and innovative efficiency technologies. The aim is to develop technically mature, low-greenhouse gas and low-emission solutions for the heat generation and mobility of tomorrow. OWI is a non-profit and recognized “Affiliated Institute to the RWTH Aachen University”.
News
CHP system runs on biogenic pyrolysis oil
An international consortium in the EU research project "SmartCHP" has developed the prototype of a cost-effective and flexible energy system for generating electricity and heat on the basis of combined heat and power (CHP). This is a motorized CHP system that was operated with pyrolysis oil from biomass residues (fast pyrolysis bio oil, FPBO).
Biogas-to-methanol process
The production of high-purity methanol from biogas was successfully demonstrated for the first time in the “GreenBee” research project in the configuration with autothermal reforming and the integration of water and oxygen from electrolysis.
Electrification of thermal processing plants
The use of renewable electricity to electrify processes and the hybrid operation of industrial furnaces with electricity and hydrogen raises new questions, such as the stresses on the materials used in furnace construction. The Dechema Research Institute and OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH want to find answers in the current “MatELHeat” research project.
FOGI as a guest at OWI
On February 20 and 21, 2024, the semi-annual advisory board meeting of the Research Association of Industrial Furnace Manufactures (FOGI) took place at OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH in Herzogenrath.
Wastewater treatment plant to produce green methanol
The aim of the current research project " E-BO(2)T " is to demonstrate the technology for the production of green methanol at the wastewater treatment plant in Bottrop. The building of a power-to-methanol (PtM) demonstration plant is in planning, which would cover the entire process of producing carbon-neutral methanol.
Model library of thermal processes
As part of a current research project "ProcessLIB“ OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH is developing a library of numerical models of thermal processes. The aim here is to unlock till now unrealized energy-saving potential in the thermal process sector and help reduce its CO2 footprint.
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Activity Report
With the activity report OWI takes stock of its business activities. Important aspects of the respective financial year, but also prospects and developments are summarised in it. The report is available for viewing and downloading.
News
CHP system runs on biogenic pyrolysis oil
An international consortium in the EU research project "SmartCHP" has developed the prototype of a cost-effective and flexible energy system for generating electricity and heat on the basis of combined heat and power (CHP). This is a motorized CHP system that was operated with pyrolysis oil from biomass residues (fast pyrolysis bio oil, FPBO).
Biogas-to-methanol process
The production of high-purity methanol from biogas was successfully demonstrated for the first time in the “GreenBee” research project in the configuration with autothermal reforming and the integration of water and oxygen from electrolysis.
Electrification of thermal processing plants
The use of renewable electricity to electrify processes and the hybrid operation of industrial furnaces with electricity and hydrogen raises new questions, such as the stresses on the materials used in furnace construction. The Dechema Research Institute and OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH want to find answers in the current “MatELHeat” research project.
FOGI as a guest at OWI
On February 20 and 21, 2024, the semi-annual advisory board meeting of the Research Association of Industrial Furnace Manufactures (FOGI) took place at OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH in Herzogenrath.
Wastewater treatment plant to produce green methanol
The aim of the current research project " E-BO(2)T " is to demonstrate the technology for the production of green methanol at the wastewater treatment plant in Bottrop. The building of a power-to-methanol (PtM) demonstration plant is in planning, which would cover the entire process of producing carbon-neutral methanol.
Model library of thermal processes
As part of a current research project "ProcessLIB“ OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH is developing a library of numerical models of thermal processes. The aim here is to unlock till now unrealized energy-saving potential in the thermal process sector and help reduce its CO2 footprint.
Activity Report
With the activity report OWI takes stock of its business activities. Important aspects of the respective financial year, but also prospects and developments are summarised in it. The report is available for viewing and downloading.