TCR by Fraunhofer
University Project (2021)
in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT
teamwork with Alexander Selg
TCR by Fraunhofer
University Project (2021)
in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT
teamwork with Alexander Selg
TCR by Fraunhofer
University Project (2021)
in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT
teamwork with Alexander Selg



Thermo catalytic reforming
Thermo catalytic reforming
Thermo catalytic reforming
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.






How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?
How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?
How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?
How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?






germany's waste management problem
germany's waste management problem
germany's waste management problem
germany's waste management problem
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.



extensive research
extensive research
extensive research
extensive research
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.









a scalable solution
a scalable solution
a scalable solution
a scalable solution
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.













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TCR by Fraunhofer
University Project (2021)
in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT
teamwork with Alexander Selg
TCR by Fraunhofer
University Project (2021)
in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT
teamwork with Alexander Selg


Thermo catalytic reforming
Thermo catalytic reforming
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.
The Fraunhofer Institute developed a new process of converting biogenic waste into valuable gas, coal and oil. We were tasked with creating an in-depth concept for applying this technology towards a realistic scenario.




How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?
How can we integrate this new technology into the existing sewage sludge system?




germany's waste management problem
germany's waste management problem
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.
Germany produces 1.7 million tons of sewage sludge (dry matter) per year, with disposal strictly regulated to prevent environmental contamination. Additionally, there are regulations governing the recovery of phosphorus, a critical finite nutrient found in sewage sludge. TCR technology promises to improve waste management by converting sewage sludge into valuable oil, gas and phosphorous coal, which can then be further extracted for its phosphorus.


extensive research
extensive research
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.
We approached this project with extensive research and analysis of the technology and the context of our scenario. Our design process included conceptual sketches and detailed CAD modeling.






a scalable solution
a scalable solution
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.
The final concept presents a scalable solution that can accommodate technical parts of varying sizes. Our focus lay on simplifying the everyday use without disregarding the underlying complex technology. To ensure a seamless user experience, the final design has a clear structure, separating the technical components into warm and cold, and highlighting the input and output areas.







