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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elmar Brügging, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christof Wetter
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOLIDSCORE
Biological green hydrogen production from biomass solids 6
CREATE
Energetic use of organically highly contaminated industrial
wastewater � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
SUSYPHOS
Sustainable Synthesis and Recycling of Phosphorus-contai-
ning Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
OPTIMI
Optimized lactic acid production from food
industry residues� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12
BIOFLOW
Coupling of uid dynamic and biological processes in
highload systems for ecient biogas production from
agricultural residues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
MOVE
Economic and technical optimization of anaerobic
digestion of pig manure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18
NÄHRWERT
Technically supported nutrient management in conjunction
with biogas plants and cultivation regions � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20
VEBIT MSL
Networking of biogas technology in Münsterland� � � � � � � � 22
REMOLK
Decarbonised energy supply of a dairy through anaerobic
digestion of agricultural residues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24
BNG
Bioenergy rethought (BMEL agship project) � � � � � � � � � � � 26
TECHNICAL CENTER AND LABORATORY
Technical Center - Research and Development � � � � � � � 38
BIOGAS RESEARCH IN THE LABORATORY FOR WASTEWA-
TER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY � � � � � � � � � � � 39
INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT, HIGH LOAD
FERMENTATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40
RESEARCH LOCATION
Saerbeck Bioenergy Park� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43
HALL 1 - ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION � � � � � � � 44
HALL 2 - HYCORE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47
HALL 3 - SUBSTRATE PRE-TREATMENT FACILITIES � � � � � � 48
HALL 4-5 - BIOGAS AND STRIPPING PLANT � � � � � � � � � � 50
FIELD RESEARCH
Mobile laboratory container � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
FIELD EQUIPMENT� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
RESEARCH TEAM
by Prof� Dr�-Ing� E� Brügging and Prof� Dr�-Ing� C� Wetter 54
Head of the Research Team � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 54
RESEARCH TEAM � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 55
ORGANIZATION CHART � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 62
IREI
Institute Network Resources, Energy and Infrastructure � 64
PUBLICATIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70
RESEARCH REPORTS� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �72
COOPERATION PARTNERS AND CLIENTS � � � � � � � � � � � � 76
funding table � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 80
DIRECTIONS
HY-CORE
Upscaling AEM Electrolysis - Research and Application � � � � � � � � �28
WÄRMENETZE 4.0
Capacity Building: Cold district heating network
“Warendorf – In de Brinke” � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30
BOOST
Boosting cross-border green hydrogen in industry,
research and education � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32
ENERSYTE
Method development to accelerate municipal heat planning � � � �34
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ARBEITSGRUPPE
WIEFM 2.0
Task Force Wärmewende - Förderung einer nachhaltigen Wär-
meversorgung in der EUREGIO
ENERREGIO
Modellhafte und netzstabilisierende Energiesysteme in der
ländlichen Region
ENERPRAX
Energiespeicher in der Praxis
e-MOBILITÄTSZENTRUM
Die FH Münster macht e-Mobilität "erfahrbar"
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WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Abwasser_Projekt
SOLIDSCORE
Biologische Wasserstoproduktion aus Biomassefeststoen� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
CREATE
Energetische Nutzung von organisch hoch belasteten Abwässern aus der Industrie � � � 8
SUSYPHOS
Sustainable Synthesis and Recycling of Phosphorus-containing
Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
OPTIMI
Optimierte Milchsäureerzeugung aus Reststoen der Lebensmittelindustrie � � � � � � � �12
WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Waste water and environmental technology 76 Waste water and environmental technology
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The project team Project kick-o
Project duration: July 2023 - June 2026
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
EMCEL GmbH: EMCEL is an engineering company specializing in hydrogen, fuel cells and electromobility as
well as the connection to renewable energies� As part of the project, EMCEL is carrying out an LCA for biological
hydrogen production to accompany the project� This involves determining the potential environmental impact
of the process and ndings on the sustainability of the process�
PlanET Biogastechnik GmbH: PlanET Biogastechnik GmbH, which has been active in the construction of bio-
gas plants for many years, sees biological hydrogen production as a technological extension to the fermentation
of biomass� PlanET optimizes and constructs the required reactor technology and determines the potential of
residual materials for specic applications�
Compared to other biological processes for hydrogen
production, dark fermentation is the most technological-
ly advanced. It is an anaerobic process in which organic
substrates are broken down into hydrogen (H2) and car-
bon dioxide as well as volatile organic acids.
Already completed projects have shown that wastewater
from the food industry is particularly suitable for biohy-
drogen production. At the same time, specic substrates
were identied that pose challenges to the process. The
SolidScore project aims to signicantly expand the range
of residues that can be used and thus the applicability
of the process. The project also develops additional con-
cepts for using this type of hydrogen and includes a life
cycle assessment.
Hydrogen plays an important role in Germany's energy
transition. n the SolidScore research project, the exis-
ting spectrum of aqueous starting substrates previously
used for biological hydrogen production is being expan-
ded with the help of an innovative biohydrogen techno-
logy. The research focuses on the extent to which residual
materials, such as biowaste or agricultural or biological
residues, with a dry residue (DR) > 10 % are suitable for
biological hydrogen production. The basic principle of the
process is dark fermentation.
Conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA)
of the process
Integrating dark fermentation into existing
recycling systems
Expanding the usable range of residual
materials
Advanced development and optimization
of dark fermentation
Biological green hydrogen production from biomass solids
SOLIDSCORE
Project sponsor: Jülich (PTJ)
Laboratory Steinfurt - FH Münster
Supported by: Federal Ministry for Economic Aairs and Climate Protection based on a resolution of the German Bundestag
WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Waste water and environmental technology 98 Waste water and environmental technology
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Project duration: December 2023 - November 2026
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project sponsor: Interreg VI A Deutschland - Nederlande
The project team
Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW): The Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW) is the leading
Dutch knowledge and innovation centre for applied research and product development in the eld of water tech-
nology� The CEW brings together expertise from education, research, government and industry�
Bruno Gelato: Started over 30 years ago with a small ice cream parlour, Bruno Gelato is now internationally
renowned as a specialist for Italian ice cream of unique quality� The traditional family business of Heidi and Bruno
Lucchetta, based in the heart of East Frisia, produces ice cream creations according to original Italian recipes in
the highest ice cream parlour quality�
Molkerei Söbbeke GmbH: The long-standing sustainability endeavours of the Söbbeke organic dairy are being
continued in the project� Following the switch to renewable energy generation in 2006 and the exclusive use of
green electricity from 2012, the project is now focussing on the ecient energy use of waste water�
Kiemt: Kiemt supports the project as a network organisation which, in addition to a broad network of compa-
nies, knowledge and educational institutions, also has many years of experience in the organisation and imple-
mentation of webinars and workshops�
Illustration of project creation
H
H
2
2
Electrolysis Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment
with In-Situ Methanation
Municipal Sewage Plant
Renewable Energy
Innovative advancement of anaerobic waste-
water treatment using in-situ methanation
(COD reduction and biogas production)
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from
SMEs and displacing natural gas
Integration of the developed concepts into
existing recycling channels and infrastruc-
ture of the company
Use of wastewater to generate energy in
small and medium-sized companies
sents an important further development in the eld of
wastewater treatment.
The focus of the project is on anaerobic wastewater
treatment and the associated production of biogas. To-
gether with the companies, the research institutes are
investigating the partial wastewater ows and residual
materials. Important parameters and the biogas poten-
tial of the wastewater are determined. In addition, the
possibilities of using biogas in the company are shown
and dierent utilisation concepts are developed together
with the companies. Together with Münster University of
Applied Sciences, the CEW is also investigating new and
innovative processes for optimising anaerobic wastewa-
ter treatment (in-situ methanation). Kiemt, together
with Münster University of Applied Sciences and the CEW,
ensures the transfer of results and knowledge through
workshops, webinars and excursions that strengthen co-
operation in the border region in the eld of wastewater
treatment.
The Create project aims to demonstrate the energetic
potential of wastewater and residues from dierent in-
dustrial sectors and to support the relevant companies in
the evaluation and implementation the energetic use of
these through anaerobic wastewater treatment. Anaero-
bic wastewater treatment reduces disposal costs, lowers
greenhouse gas emissions, and replaces fossil natural gas
with biogas. In addition, an innovative process for com-
bining electrolysis and anaerobic wastewater treatment
is being developed. The process allows electricity to be
converted into biomethane in a decentralised manner via
electrolysis and in-situ methanation and therefore repre-
The energetic use of organically contaminated wastewa-
ter streams is a challenge für many companies, especially
smaller ones. The wastewater streams from companies
can be treated using biological processes and simulta-
neously used to generate energy on-site. This saves on
wastewater disposal and energy costs and also reduces
greenhouse gas emissions.
As part of the project, German-Dutch cooperation is sup-
porting companies in implementing their own wastewa-
ter treatment and researching how anaerobic wastewa-
ter treatment can be optimised in the future.
Energetic use of organically highly contaminated industrial waste-
water
CREATE
The project is carried out within the framework of the INTERREG programme Germany-Netherlands and is nancially supported by the
following INTERREG partners:
Europäische Union
Europese Unie
Ministerium für Wirtschaft,
Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie
des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Waste water and environmental technology 1110 Waste water and environmental technology
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Teammeeting - (c)Nele_Erdweg
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Sponsored by: State of North Rhine-Westphalia with funds from the ERDF/JTF NRW GreenEconomy�IN�NRW programme
Project sponsor: Jülich (PTJ)
MEET Battery Research Centre at the University of Münster: The MEET Battery Research Centre at the University
of Münster (MEET) has been working in the eld of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) for many years� The subject of research
at the MEET Battery Research Centre is the entire value chain of LIBs and possible next-generation batteries, from
material synthesis to cell construction, ageing and safety to the recycling and re-synthesis of battery materials, ac-
companied by instrumental chemical analysis at all levels�
BETEBE GmbH: BETEBE GmbH produces innovative, durable and animal-orientated technology for agriculture� The
product range of BETEBE GmbH includes systems for stable equipment, feed table bridges, scraper systems, lifting
oors, stable robots, milking parlour frames, cow cleaning brushes and lighting systems� BETEBE GmbH is an expert in
metal processing and automation for the agricultural sector�
Fraunhofer FFB: The Fraunhofer FFB is a research facility that is unique in Germany and in which experts work closely
together in an interdisciplinary manner� Due to its interdisciplinary orientation, Fraunhofer FFB has a broad spectrum
of competences along the "battery" value chain� The ‘Strategy and Corporate Development’ department at Fraunho-
fer FFB focuses among other things on the further development of methodological approaches�
University of Münster (Institute for Business Management IfbM): The working group led by Prof Dr Simon Lux
at the University of Münster's interdisciplinary Institute of Business Management (IfbM) is committed to research,
teaching and practice in the communication and scientic processing of business management problems in the
chemical and pharmaceutical industries� The focus of the Lux working group is on battery research and innovation
management and deals with economic and ecological issues relating to modern battery technologies�
The aim of the project is to develop a production process
for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) from FePO4, which was
recovered from wastewater or farmyard manure.
The main steps in the project are:
1.) Recovery of the phosphate as FePO4 from residues
2.) Purication of FePO4 on a laboratory scale
3.) Synthesis and carbon coating of the LFP on a labora-
tory scale
The physico-chemical analysis of the intermediate pro-
ducts of the three main steps of LFP production provi-
des insights into the eectiveness of the processing steps
and thus enable an optimised selection of the starting
materials, a further development of phosphate recovery
and ultimately an adapted purication of the FePO4.
The LFP produced will be processed into electrodes in the
project and its properties in battery operation will be in-
vestigated. This work will take place in a laboratory envi-
ronment, which is why it is assigned a target technology
readiness level of 4. Commercially available LFP materials
will be used as a reference in the analyses. The analyses
will also make it possible to research whether compounds
already contained in the starting material are suitable as
starting materials for LFP production.
Thus, by appropriately selecting the starting materials
for phosphate recovery together with the further de-
velopment of the recovery processes, the eort required
for the purication of FePO4 and the need for additional
reactants in LFP production could be signicantly redu-
ced.
LFP battery cells made from sustainable
raw materials
Design of a process for phosphate extrac-
tion
Reducing dependency on phosphorus im-
ports
Sustainable production of iron phosphate
for LFP battery cells
Phosphate plays a major role in the eld of electromo-
bility as well as in stationary battery storage systems
as a raw material for electrode production. Lithium iron
phosphate (LFP) battery cells have become established
thanks to their longevity and non-critical raw materials.
In order to meet the increasing demand for iron phos-
phate to manufacture batteries and to reduce existing
dependencies on raw material imports, the recovery of
phosphate from agricultural residues and waste mate-
rials. This includes liquid manure and fermentation pro-
ducts as well as residual as well as residues from munici-
pal wastewater treatment.
Project duration: April 2024 - März 2027
Sustainable Synthesis and Recycling of Phosphorus-containing
Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries
SUSYPHOS
Abwasser_Hytech
Steinfurt Laboratory - FH Münster - (c)Melissa_Schulz
WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Waste water and environmental technology 1312 Waste water and environmental technology
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Fermenter Laboratory Steinfurt - (c)Juliane_Pötsch
Fermenter Laboratory Steinfurt - (c)Juliane_Pötsch
Project duration: April 2024 - April 2026
Optimized lactic acid production from food
industry residues
Huntmann GmbH und Co. KG: The waste disposal company Huntmann GmbH & Co KG from Westerkap-
peln processes food waste from the baking and confectionery industry into a high-quality liquid feed for pig
fattening� With a total of 37 employees with specialist personnel from the elds of programming, enginee-
ring and mechanical engineering and its own wastewater and feed laboratory for checking input and output
ows, a large number of third-party funded projects have already been successfully completed�
In close cooperation with Huntmann, the Münster Uni-
versity of Applied Sciences is conducting a detailed study
of the lactic acid fermentation of mixtures of food in-
dustry residues. As part of the project, a data basis is
being created for a scale-up of the process and lactic
acid fermentation is being optimized. The long-term goal
is to establish another material recycling route to the
two existing recycling routes, feed production and bio-
gas production, and to use the residue locally with a high
level of added value. Huntmann is thus demonstrating a
new, high-quality recycling route in the regional recycling
of residues and waste materials. The results achieved in
the project show a concrete example of how the recycling
of residues and waste materials from the food industry
can be made more sustainable in the future.
Design of a process for the separation of
lactic acid
Increasing resource eciency throughout
the entire value chain
Closing material cycles at a high level of
added value
Further development and optimization of
lactic acid fermentation
The Federal Government's national bioeconomy strategy
aims to establish Germany as a leading center for bio-
economy innovation by advancing new, sustainable bio-
economic solutions (Federal Ministry of Education and
Research, 2022). To achieve these goals, existing residue
streams must be made usable and new processes used to
produce high-quality carbon compounds such as lactic
acid from organic biomass.
OPTIMI
Project sponsor: German Federal Foundation Environment
Sponsored by: German Federal Foundation Environment
Team meeting - (c)Nele_Erdweg
WASTE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
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ARBEITSGRUPPE
WIEFM 2.0
Task Force Wärmewende - Förderung einer nachhaltigen Wär-
meversorgung in der EUREGIO
ENERREGIO
Modellhafte und netzstabilisierende Energiesysteme in der
ländlichen Region
ENERPRAX
Energiespeicher in der Praxis
e-MOBILITÄTSZENTRUM
Die FH Münster macht e-Mobilität "erfahrbar"
Biogas_Projekt
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BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
BIOFLOW
Coupling of uid dynamic and biological processes in high-load
systems for ecient biogas production from agricultural residues � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �16
MOVE
Economic and technical optimization of anaerobic digestion of pig manure � � � � � � � �18
NÄHRWERT
Technically supported nutrient management in conjunction with biogas plants and
cultivation regions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20
VEBIT MSL
Networking of biogas technology in Münsterland � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
REMOLK
Decarbonised energy supply of a dairy through anaerobic digestion of agricultural
residues� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24
BNG
Bioenergy rethought (BMEL agship project) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Biogas and Agriculture 1716 Biogas and Agriculture Biogas_Move
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
The hydraulic retention time in the reactors used corre-
sponds to the retention times required for treating the
respective phases: the liquid phase with predominantly
dissolved components has a short retention time, whi-
le the solid phases with concentrated complex organic
compounds have longer retention times. The objectives
of the BioFlow project are:
- Further development of EGSB technology for optimized
pellet sludge uidization
- Improvement of biomass retention and increase in bio-
gas production - Removal of market entry barriers in the
agricultural sector through higher eciency
- Abbau von Markteintrittshürden im Agrarsektor durch
höhere Ezienz
- Reduction of emission
- Investigation of residual materials and co-substrates
Ergänzung bestehender Business-Cases in
der Biogasbranche
Broad applicability of the results for the
design of EGSB reactors
Expansion of the substrate spectrum for
high-load fermentation
Reduction of GHG emissions through the
energetic use of waste materials
The research work of Münster University of Applied Scien-
ces in this area began in 2016 on a laboratory scale, whe-
re the basic suitability of the process for the mono-fer-
mentation of pig manure was tested. The next step in
this development process was to investigate the co-fer-
mentation of other agricultural residues and thus opti-
mize the process in a practical manner. Finally, the scale
of high-load fermentation was increased to a pilot plant
scale. Based on these results, plant operation in BioFlow
is being optimized and market entry is being prepared.
BIOFLOW
Project duration: November 2024 - October 2027
Coupling of uid dynamic and biological processes in high-load
systems for ecient biogas production from agricultural residues
ASSOCIATED PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
EGSB reactor pilot plant at the FHOrt Saerbeck
Supported by: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag
Project sponsor:
Fachagentur nachwachsende Rohstoe e�V� (FNR)
EnviroChemie GmbH: Expert exchange on uid dynamics in high-load reactors
B.E.S. GmbH & Co. KG: Bereitstellen von Proben und Praxiserfahrung
Paques Europe B.V.: Expert exchange on uid dynamics in high-load reactors
PlanET Biogastechnik Group GmbH: Know-How & Validation
NRW.Energy4Climate: transfer of results
The high-load fermentation process rst involves separa-
ting the available substrates into solid and liquid phases,
which are then fermented under appropriate conditions.
The liquid phases are fermented in reactors with exten-
sive biomass retention, such as the expanded granular
sludge bed (EGSB), xed bed, or upow anaerobic sludge
blanket (UASB) reactor, and the solid phases are fermen-
ted in stirred tanks, as is already the case in conventional
agricultural biogas plants.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Biogas and Agriculture 1918 Biogas and Agriculture
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Project sponsor:
FAgency for Renewable Resources (FNR)
GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH:As a global technology company, GEA oers a complete product
line in the eld of liquid manure management� Due to its years of experience in this eld, GEA brings valuable
expertise to the project�
Agrarservice Wessendorf GmbH: In the bioenergy division, ASW's service portfolio covers the entire value chain
from harvest and liquid manure logistics to project planning, documentation and the operation of biogas plants,
as well as fermentation product logistics and organic fertilization� This makes ASW a partner with a high degree
of practical relevance and, thanks to its comprehensive market overview, can make a signicant contribution to
the monitoring and process optimization planned in this project�
In agriculture, 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions
are attributable to pig farming. The primary objective
of the 'MOVE' project research is to reduce agricultural
emissions. One way to reduce emissions is through an-
aerobic fermentation of the resulting residues. The use
of farmyard manures to produce biogas, such as liquid
manure or dung, is already widespread and can be imple-
mented accordingly using state-of-the-art technology.
However, pig manure accounts for a comparatively small
share of the current Substrate mix, so that the energe-
tic potential and the possibility of reducing greenhouse
gases remain largely unused. Therefore, the project ana-
lyzes the conditions for the use of pig manure for energy
and thus also for reducing emissions from an economic
and technical perspective. Based on the ndings, practi-
cal measures and concepts will be developed to facilitate
the energetic utilization of pig manure.
The anaerobic fermentation of pig manure can signi-
cantly reduce the methane and nitrous oxide emissions
generated in agriculture. However, only a small propor-
tion of this residual material currently utilized in biogas
plants. This situation was evaluated with project partners
GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH and Agrarservice
Wessendorf GmbH, exploring solutions such as substrate
pre-treatment or optimizing transport logistics, leading
to the formation of the 'MOVE' research consortium.
Reducing emissions in agriculture
Increasing the use of residues in
agriculture
Development of a broad database on
various pig manures
Development of innovative concepts for
the use of pig manure
Economic and technical optimization of anaerobic digestion of pig
manure
MOVE
Project duration: March 2022 - February 2025
Sponsored by: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag
Biogas_Move
The project team Decanter centrifuge at FH Münster Standort Saerbeck
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Das Projektteam
Biogas and Agriculture 2120 Biogas and Agriculture
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Setup of a digestate treatment experiment
Sponsored by: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag
Project sponsor: Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR)
Further information:
www.naehrwert.org
German Biomass Research Center non-prot GmbH (DBFZ): As a research institution with strong links with
business and politics, the DBFZ specializes in the development of new processes, procedures and concepts for
the energy source biomass� One area of this includes biogas production from production through provision to
the use of energy and the valuable organic fermentation product as fertilizer�
Lower Saxony Network for Renewable Resources (3N Competence Center): The 3N Competence Center re-
searches the material and energetic application of renewable raw materials and biomass� In addition to the use
of renewable raw materials, the topic of liquid manure and fermentation residue separation is being promoted�
Above all, the subsequent use of the separated phases as well as the development and application of marketable
products, production processes and services is a main component of the work in the Competence Center�
The aim of the project is to develop management strate-
gies for digestate utilization based on nutrient require-
ments and economic eciency. The material ows along
the biogas process, digestate processing and application
are examined. Aspects such as the substrate and thus
nutrient mix, digestate processing technologies and crop
management are considered independently of one anot-
her. The project focuses on partial processing of the dige-
state, in which 30 to 80% of the main nutrients nitrogen
and phosphorus are separated. Complete processing is
generally more complex and incurs higher technical and
cost requirements. The resulting fermentation products,
which are suitable for transport, have the potential to
replace mineral fertilizers in regions with low livestock
density. For the less transportable, liquid retentates with
a lower nutrient load, however, the application should
take place as close to the plant as possible. Utilization of
fermentation residues should be designed to be as cost-
eective, low-emission, and need-based as possible. At
the end of the project, instructions with practical overall
solutions for operators of biogas plants, receiving com-
panies and other players will be available. By using mar-
ket-ready fermentation residue fertilizers, new business
models can be developed for biogas plants as nutrient
suppliers.
NIRS technology is being further advanced
Water, emissions and climate protection
are improved
Market-ready organic fertilizers from
digestate can replace mineral fertilizers
Various digestate treatment methods are
evaluated in practice
Biogas plants generate energy sources such as electrici-
ty or biomethane through the fermentation of organic,
nutrientrich substrate. They are particularly common in
regions with high livestock density and frequent nutrient
surpluses, while in regions with few livestock, articial-
ly produced mineral fertilizers are predominantly used.
Environmental issues, such as elevated nitrate levels in
groundwater, are particularly prevalent in areas with nu-
trient surpluses. In this context, and especially through
the use of residual materials such as liquid manure and
dung and the processing of fermentation residues, bio-
gas plants oer a high level of solution competence.
Project duration: July 2021 - February 2024
Technically supported nutrient management in conjunction with
biogas plants and cultivation regions
NÄHRWERT
Biogas_Nährwert
The project team
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Das Projektteam
Biogas and Agriculture 2322 Biogas and Agriculture
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Sponsored by: the European Union and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia in the framework of the ERDF/JTF programme NRW 2021-2027
Project sponsor: Münster District Government
At the start of the project, the VeBiT network MSL consists of the Münster University of Applied Sciences and the associated part-
ners (economic development agencies of the districts of Borken, Warendorf, Coesfeld and Steinfurt)
Other partners (plant manufacturers, plant operators, technology providers, consulting and planning oces) are directly involved
in the process so that the network of actors is sustainably expanded over the course of the project
Currently, more than 200 agricultural biogas plants with
an output of around 100 megawatts (electrical) are being
operated in Münsterland - these plants are therefore of
great importance for the region. In particular, through
the fermentation of liquid manure and dung from lives-
tock farming, they reduce large amounts of greenhouse
gas emissions and replace fossil fuels. Due to the restruc-
turing of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and
the expiration of the rst funding period for many exis-
ting plants, there is a great need for advice. The project
aims to strengthen biogas technology as a key compo-
nent of future energy systems in Münsterland. The focus
is on the contribution to independent, regional and cost-
ecient energy supply. At the same time, economical
plant operation must be achieved for the biogas plants
and the potential local energy consumers. One challenge
is to bring the relevant players together at the local level
and to provide them with technical information. The Ve-
BiT MSL platform will drive and support this development
by providing targeted information, workshops, and sta-
keholder networking, guiding the transition through its
next implementation steps. At the same time, the level of
knowledge on the topic of continued operation of biogas
plants will be expanded. This will initiate new post-EEG
projects in the region and provide scientic support in
the initial phase.
Biogas technology is a renewable energy that can be
regulated and stored and therefore has decisive advan-
tages for a successful energy transition. For many exis-
ting plants, the remuneration set by the EEG is set to
expire in the coming years, placing these plants at risk
of closure. In addition, the new business models for the
successful continued operation of a biogas plant are very
individual and location-dependent. Some initial post-EEG
operational models have already been successfully im-
plemented, and now these concepts need to be adapted
for other biogas plants.
Networking stakeholders in the regional
biogas industry
Contribution to the energy transition
and energy independence
Reduction of greenhouse gases through
targeted use of bioenergy in the energy
system
Sustained operation and strategic realign-
ment of existing biogas plants
Project duration: March 2024 – February 2027
Networking of biogas technology in Münsterland
VEBIT MSL
Biogas_Biosmart
Project meeting
VeBiT MSL Public Relations
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Biogas and Agriculture 2524 Biogas and Agriculture
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project outline
Project sponsor: German Federal Foundation Environment
Privatmolkerei Naarmann GmbH: The private dairy Naarmann GmbH is characterized by its extraordinary
eorts to optimize and decarbonize the company's energy supply� This is demonstrated by major investments in
a comprehensive CHP concept and the extensive collection of energy data� In addition, the private dairy repre-
sents the interface between industry and agricultural companies� The cooperation between agriculture, industry
and research is thus practical and future-oriented�
The ReMolk project aims to fully decarbonize the energy
supply of Naarmann dairy through optimized anaerobic
digestion of agricultural residues. To do this, all energy
ows in the dairy are recorded at the beginning. This ma-
kes it possible to see the energy requirements in high re-
solution. Additionally, data on the quantity and types of
residual materials are meticulously recorded. This takes
into account which residual materials are generated in
the dairy and in milkproducing farms. There is also the
aspect of the temporal progression, i.e. how the quanti-
ties are generated over the course of the year. The geo-
graphical location and distribution of the residual ma-
terials also plays a role. The examination of the residual
materials concludes with the energy assessment. This is
carried out by the
Determination of the methane gas potential of the re-
sidual materials according to VDI 4630. Based on this,
possible plant concepts are considered and developed
with the aim of determining the most promising concept
for substituting fossil fuels. The selected concept is then
worked out in detail. Technical, ecological and economic
aspects are taken into account. The result is a feasible
concept for the sustainable energy supply of the Naar-
mann private dairy. Throughout the project, thorough
documentation is maintained to ensure the concept’s
applicability across various sectors.
In the prior EnerMolk project, the feasibility of methane
production from Naarmann dairy’s wastewater as a re-
newable energy source was investigated. However, due to
the space required and the long payback period for such
wastewater treatment, this concept was not implemen-
ted. Another possibility of providing the private dairy's
energy supply in a renewable way lies in the waste ma-
terial potential of agricultural operations. At this point,
the work is being continued as part of the ReMolk project
with a high level of solution competence.
Energy generation within the value
chain
Promoting regionality through
cooperation with farmers
Concept is transferable to other companies
in the industry
Decarbonized energy supply supply enhan-
ces environmental sustainability
Decarbonised energy supply of a dairy through anaerobic digestion
of agricultural residues
REMOLK
Project duration: April 2023 - April 2025
Biogas_Move
The project team Stable with cows
Sponsored by: German Federal Foundation Environment
(c)Münsterland e�V� / Philipp Fölting
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Biogas and Agriculture 2726 Biogas and Agriculture
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Construction of a community biomethane plant
Project meeting
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
Bioenergie Heek-Ahle GbR: Bioenergie Heek-Ahle GbR is a company of local agricultural family businesses that
aims to make agriculture more sustainable and the local energy supply greener� This company is characterized not
only by its practical solution competence but also by its knowledge of the energy sector�
The aim of the BNG – Biogas Reimagined project is the
conceptual development, construction and operation of
a central community biomethane plant for the energe-
tic use of farmyard manure. Following a 'short-distance'
principle, substrates travel only an average of ve kilo-
meters, enabling the production of approximately 8 mil-
lion m³ of biogas annually and achieving greenhouse gas
savings of around 33,000 tons CO2 equivalents per year
(over 200% emission reduction). The project consistently
implements The project concistently implements circular
economy principles by returning nutrient-rich, homoge-
nized fertilizers to farmers post-fermentation, ensuring
high-quality and easy application. It also gives small
farms access to biomethane processing in order to use
their residual material potential. The operating company
collects substrates in dierent qualities and quantities,
which are fermented in the community biogas plant.
Fair billing based on the substrates supplied and the gas
quantities produced is essential. The Münster Universi-
ty of Applied Sciences is developing a software tool for
mass ow planning, transparent billing, and community
engagement measures such as a visitor platform and in-
formation board. Another part of the lighthouse project
is the transfer of project results and project ndings from
practice to practice.
Structured planning and coordination sys-
tem for managing mass ows
Economic and ecological accompanying
studies of the overall concept
Consistent circular economy through local
fermentation residue application
Sustainable, region-focused utilization of
consolidated organic waste.
The agricultural structure in large parts of Bavaria, North
Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony is characterized by
particularly high animal densities. Borken district, with
the highest livestock density in Münsterland, produces
vast quantities of farm manure, presenting both signi-
cant challenges and potential opportunities. This pre-
sents considerable challenges but also potential. In the
Borken district, a community of over 30 farmers has for-
med, consisting of experienced and young farmers and
various types of farms. The group has recognized the
potential of organic residues from livestock farming and
started the project of a central community biomethane
plant.
Bioenergy rethought (BMEL agship project)
Project duration: July 2024 – June 2027
BNG
Sponsored by: Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) based on a resolution of the German Bundestag
Project sponsor: Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR)
Biogas_Neobio
Construction of a community biomethane plant
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
3
SEKTORENKOPPLUNG
WIEFM 2.0
Task Force Wärmewende - Förderung einer nachhaltigen Wär-
meversorgung in der EUREGIO
ENERREGIO
Modellhafte und netzstabilisierende Energiesysteme in der
ländlichen Region
ENERPRAX
Energiespeicher in der Praxis
e-MOBILITÄTSZENTRUM
Die FH Münster macht e-Mobilität "erfahrbar"
Sektoren_Projekt
3
SECTOR COUPLING
HY-CORE
Upscaling AEM Electrolysis - Research and Application� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28
WÄRMENETZE 4.0
Capacity Building: Cold district heating network “Warendorf – In de Brinke”� � � � � � � � 30
BOOST
Boosting cross-border green hydrogen in industry, research and education � � � � � � � � 32
ENERSYTE
Method development to accelerate municipal heat planning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 34
SECTOR COUPLING
Sector coupling 3130 Sector coupling
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
construction Test bench for 10 AEM stacks
Mulitcore
Further information:
https://www�wassersto-leitprojekte�de/leitprojekte/h2giga
https://www�enapter�com/de
Sponsored by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Grant from the Special Energy and Climate Fund
Project sponsor:
Project Management Jülich, Research Centre Jülich GmbH
Enapter AG: Enapter AG develops ecient hydrogen generators based on its patented anion exchange memb-
rane (AEM) electrolysis, enabling scalable and cost-eective green hydrogen production� With a modular, stan-
dardized design, AEM electrolyzers oer exible on-site hydrogen production� Enapter’s vision is to make green
hydrogen an accessible and viable alternative to fossil fuels�
The HY-Core joint project includes the development of
the stack module as well as the design, construction and
testing of the rst megawatt prototype. Based on the
test results, a scaling strategy for an electrolyzer with up
to 100 MW output is to be developed.
The HY-Core project is part of the H Giga lead project
of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which
pursues the goal of industrial series production of high-
performance and cost-eective electrolyzers in 22 dif-
ferent sub-projects. Together with our project partner
Enapter, we are planning, building and testing an AEM
electrolyzer with an electrical output of 1 MW at our re-
search site in Saerbeck. The tests to be carried out on the
electrolyzer test series and long-term trials are intended
to identify technical optimization potential and enable
the series production of AEM electrolyzers on a mega-
watt scale. Additionally, an application lab for green
hydrogen systems is being established at our research
site, supporting lab and test operations of AEM multicore
systems while leveraging regional hydrogen production
advantages. Integrating the test facilities into training
programs for students and young scientists supports the
development of skilled experts in green hydrogen techno-
logy in the region.
Establishment of an application lab for
green hydrogen technologies
Identication of technical optimization
potential
Reducing hydrogen costsa scaling strategy electrolyzer for
industrial use
Enapter AG is building a state-of-the-art production fa-
cility (Enapter Campus) in Saerbeck to manufacture ani-
on exchange membrane electrolyzers, which enable cos-
teective and scalable production of green hydrogen. To
advance from smaller units to industrial capacities, the
‘HY-Core’ project will develop and deploy the rst me-
gawatt-class AEM electrolyzer. The project is intended to
demonstrate that AEM technology can also represent an
advantageous alternative to the already established hy-
drogen processes in the area of large-scale production
capacities.
Project duration: May 2021 - March 2025
Upscaling AEM Electrolysis - Research and Application
HY-CORE
Sektoren_Hycore
SECTOR COUPLING
Sector coupling 3332 Sector coupling
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
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PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Sponsored by: Federal Ministry for Economic Aairs and Climate Protection based on a resolution
of the German Bundestag
Project sponsor: Federal Oce of Economics and Export Control
Stadtwerke Warendorf GmbH/WEV Warendorfer Energieversorgung GmbH: As the operator of the local
heating network and a long-standing project partner of the Münster University of Applied Sciences, Stadtwerke
Warendorf is the ideal partner for the scientic support of the construction project
The "Capacity Building" project accompanies the cons-
truction of a cold local heating network in a new residen-
tial development area in Warendorf. Up to 500 residential
units will be supplied with heat in the future. In a cold local
heating network, network temperatures in the range of
10 degrees Celsius are set - in contrast to classic local and
district heating networks. The network heat is increased to
around 30 degrees Celsius via heat pumps in the connec-
ted buildings, allowing for surface or underoor heating.
As part of the project, literature, literature review, on-
line resources, and practical research will rst be con-
ducted with the aim of building up a detailed knowled-
ge database on the topic of cold district heating. The
project consortium will then focus on disseminating
knowledge about cold local heat in general and ab-
out the project in Warendorf in particular, promoting
knowledge and initiating processes to establish sus-
tainable heat supply solutions in other municipalities.
In addition, young professionals are trained in sustaina-
ble heat supply systems. This includes, in particular, the
supervision of student projects and theses written at FH
Münster. The aim is for Bachelor students to gain initial
insights into the implementation of sustainable centra-
lized heating systems. Master’s students will deepen this
knowledge through hands-on projects.
Largest German cold district heating net-
work of its kind
Lighthouse project: high transferability to
other new development areas
High level of participation from citizens
and future residents
Sustainable heat supply based on renewa-
ble energy sources
The city of Warendorf is currently building the new de-
velopment area "In de Brinke", which will be supplied
with renewable local heat in the future through the cons-
truction of a cold local heating network. This is the lar-
gest cold district heating network in Germany to date. To
ensure that such sustainable networks can also be used
in other new development areas in the future, the Müns-
ter University of Applied Sciences will provide scientic
support for the construction project and disseminate the
knowledge gained.
Project duration: March 2022 - February 2026
Capacity Building: Cold district heating network “Warendorf – In de
Brinke”
WÄRMENETZE 4.0
Sektoren_Wärmenetze
Project planning
SECTOR COUPLING
Sector coupling 3534 Sector coupling
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project scheme
Project team
BEN-Tec GmbH: BEN-Tec is a specialized engineering oce for stationary and mobile hydrogen applications�
These include applications in building and district supply�
HyGear B.V.: HyGear is a manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen systems based on steam methane refor-
ming (SMR) technology� In the future, HyGear also plans to launch systems for the production of green hydro-
gen based on electrolysis
Pondera Consult B.V.: Pondera is a company specializing in consulting and engineering services in the eld of
renewable energy
Powerspex Instrumentation B.V.: Powerspex is involved in process automation and modelling of complex ene
gy and infrastructure systems
University of Twente: The University of Twente is conducting research into the integration of renewable ener-
gies, with a particular focus on hydrogen systems�
Saxion Hogeschool: Saxion Hogeschool conducts practice-oriented research into sustainable energy systems�
Project sponsor: Interreg VI A Germany-Netherlands
The successful transformation to a sustainable energy
supply requires the use of green hydrogen. In the future,
electrolyzers will be used will be used to produce green
hydrogen across various applications using volatile rene-
wable energies. In order to make the operation of electro-
lyzers more ecient under these dynamic and individual
conditions and to shorten development and planning
times, software-based analysis and design tools can be
used very eectively. Addressing these challenges is cen-
tral to the BOOST research project. It shows which poten-
tial solutions are applicable to rural districts, industrial,
and commercial sites.
Strong consortium
Reduction of development and planning
times in industry
Optimization of electrolyzers using the
simulation toolbox
Cross-border research
The BOOST research project is developing an innovative
software-based toolbox that allows users to optimize
electrolyzers and to design and test their integration into
various applications using specic simulations. The pro-
ject partners emphasize an industry-focused implemen-
tation of this tool.
The toolbox contains all relevant components of electro-
lyzers, which can be congured, assembled, modied,
and adapted to simulate and compare various scenari-
os, system designs, and electrolysis processes (AEL, PEM,
AEM) Users can test their systems on the computer before
a real implementation and thereby reduce development
and planning times and costs. The toolbox can also be
used in the training and further education of specialists
for the hydrogen economy, e.g. in the form of a simu-
lator that digitally maps the operating behavior of elec-
trolyzers. The research project explores potential training
concepts in collaboration with educational institutions.
Project duration: März 2024 – Februar 2027
Boosting cross-border green hydrogen in industry,
research and education
BOOST
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Sektoren_Enerregio
Europäische Union
Europese Unie
Ministerium für Wirtschaft,
Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie
des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
The project is carried out within the framework of the INTERREG Germany-Netherlands programme and is nancially supported by the
following INTERREG partners:
specic
Data entry
Simulation results
(c)Münsterland e�V� / Philipp Fölting
SECTOR COUPLING
Sector coupling 3736 Sector coupling
PROJECT BACKGROUND
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Methods of thermal planning
PROJECT PARTNERS AND THEIR STRENGTHS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Classication of district heating areas
syte GmbH: A technology company whose proprietary development of the syte Software Engine forms the basis
for the scalable data processing of remote sensing data and thus provides the technical basis for the project�
RWTH Aachen: RWTH Aachen has expertise in physics-based machine learning methods and takes on the role
of research partner�
FH Münster: The Münster University of Applied Sciences has extensive experience in the eld of municipal heat
planning and acts as an application partner
The ENERsyte project aims to improve the planning and
optimization of heat supply areas in municipalities. The
project uses modern technologies such as physics-based
machine learning and remote sensing data to develop re-
producible, model-driven decision-making frameworks.
This enables municipalities to make their heat planning
processes more ecient and accurate. The solution is de-
signed to be adaptable and future-ready by leveraging
extensive data sets and developing a scalable demonst-
rator. ENERsyte thus supports the strategic development
of heat supply and contributes to the sustainable use of
renewable energies by identifying potential for waste
heat utilization and renewable energy sources.
The ENERsyte project was created as part of a coopera-
tion between the FH Münster University of Applied Scien-
ces, RWTH Aachen and syte GmbH. The aim of the project
is to optimize and accelerate municipal heat planning.
The main objective of the ENERsyte project is to reduce
the overall municipal heat planning timeline from 12-18
months by 6 months. This is to be achieved by delivering
reproducible, model-based decision-making tools that
support legally compliant actions by municipal adminis-
trations.
Tool provides comprehensive data collec-
tion and analysis capabilities
Promotion of renewable energies and waste
heat utilization
Improving adaptability and future security
Increased eciency and time savings in
heat planning
Project duration: June 2024 - November 2025
Method development to accelerate municipal heat planning
ENERSYTE
Sektoren_Wiefm
Sponsored by: Co-funded by the European Union, ERDF/JTF programme NRW 2021-2027 in the Green Start-ups�NRW funding programme
Project sponsor:
Project Management Jülich, Research Centre Jülich GmbH
SECTOR COUPLING
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TECHNICAL CENTRE AND LABORATORY
TECHNICAL CENTER AND LABORATORY
Technical Center - Research and Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38
BIOGAS RESEARCH IN THE LABORATORY FOR WASTEWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39
INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT, HIGH LOAD FERMENTATION, � � � � � � � � � � � � 40
BIOGENIC METHANIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION � � � � � � � � 40
RESEARCH LOCATION
Saerbeck Bioenergy Park � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43
HALL 1 - ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44
HALL 2 - HYCORE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47
HALL 3 - SUBSTRATE PRE-TREATMENT FACILITIES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 48
HALL 4-5 - BIOGAS AND STRIPPING PLANT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 50
FIELD RESEARCH
Mobile laboratory container � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
FIELD EQUIPMENT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52
RESEARCH TEAM
by Prof� Dr�-Ing� E� Brügging and Prof� Dr�-Ing� C� Wetter
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DIRECTIONS
Technical centre and laboratory 4140 Technical centre and laboratory
Technical Center - Research and Development
TECHNICAL CENTER AND LABORATORY
The research team supports companies and institutes that deal with issues relating to the anaerobic degra-
dability of wastewater and substrates and how to increase the eciency of degradability. In this context, the
biogas,hydrogen and methane yield is determined in accordance with VDI 4630 and the anaerobic degrada-
tion is assessed based on the gas yield. Regular participation in the ring tests of the KTBL (Board for Techno-
logy and Construction in Agriculture) and LfL (Bavarian State Oce for Agriculture) ensure the quality of the
measured values.
Biogas batch tests
A total of 300 eudiometers are available for determining gas potentials. The following statements can be
made using tests according to VDI 4630:
• Assessment of biogas or methane yield and
anaerobic degradability
• Qualitative assessment of the rate of anae-
robic degradation of the substrates studied
• Qualitative assessment of the inhibitory ef-
fect of the substance under investigation
• Biohydrogen potential based on VDI 4630
Determination of methane yield increase
Additives to increase yield, such as enzymes or
trace elements, are determined in direct compa-
rison:
• Presentation of eciency improvement
through additives
• Data basis for further continuous tests
Abgeschlossene Versuchsreihen
Bisher wurden folgende Untersuchungen durch-
geführt:
• Comparison of the biogas potential of die-
rent substrates
• Increase in biogas yield through additional
treatment methods:
Enzyme use
Separation
Addition of biochar
Trace elements
Other additives
• Comparison of biogas potential after mecha-
nical pretreatment
• Comparison of biogas potential after chemi-
cal or physical pretreatment
• Investigation of the biogas potential in was-
tewater treatment with enzymes
• Investigation of the hydrogen potential of an-
aerobic wastewater treatment
BIOGAS RESEARCH IN THE LABORATORY FOR WASTEWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNOLOGY
The technical center of the research team of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christof Wetter and Dr.-Ing. Elmar Brügging at the
Department of Energy, Buildings and Environment at Münster University of Applied Sciences has more than 240
m2has a wide range of equipment for various semi-technical plants in the eld of biogas and wastewater techno-
logy. A wide range of test programs can be developed, planned and implemented for research and development
projects. The following studies are currently being carried out:
• Continuous biogas production from agricultural and industrial residues
• Continuous and discontinuous determination of fermentation potential of
substrates for biogas plants on a 20 litre scale
• Mechanical digestion of substrates on a semi-industrial scale
• Anaerobic and aerobic wastewater treatment
• Continuous determination of biohydrogen potential
Technikum_FuE Technik_Biogasforschung
Technical centre and laboratory 4342 Technical centre and laboratory
In the research team's wastewater and environmental technology center, continuous tests are carried out
on a semi-technical scale on over 240 m². We support companies and institutes in process optimization,
operation, planning, and conception, and provide support with construction measures. The team draws
on 20 years of expertise in the eld of anaerobic technology and conducts research and development on
the following systems.
The research team is available to provide advice on content, solve problems and develop test programs.
INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT, HIGH LOAD FERMENTATION,
BIOGENIC METHANIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
The list shows a list of parameters that can be routinely recorded in the wastewater and environmental
engineering laboratory. On request, the methods can be adapted for research and development tasks.
Physikalisch und physikalisch-chemische Kenngrößen
Zucker
Anionen
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings Verfahren
density g/L Pycnometer Home method
Electrical conductivity pH mS/m electrode EN 27888
value - electrode DIN38404-5
Redox voltage mV electrode DIN38404-6
temperature °C Measuring probe DIN38404-4
kinematic viscosity m²/s rotation Home method
settleable substances mL/L sedimentation DIN 38 409 H9-2
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings
Glucose mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Fructose mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Sucrose mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Lactose mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Glycerine mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings
Phosphate total mg/L Photometric after digestion DIN EN ISO 11885
Orthophosphat mg/L Photometric DIN 38405 D11-4
acetate mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Formate mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Propionate mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Butyrate mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Valeriat mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
Capronat mg/L Ion chromatography Home method
nitrate mg/L Titration after distillation Home method
nitrite mg/L Photometric DIN38405
chloride mg/L Photometric LCK311
7 x 15 litre stirred tank reactors for biogas and
biohydrogen experiments
3 x 30 litre high-capacity fermenters (xed bed and
pellet technology) for the fermentation of agricul-
tural substrates (e.g. cattle and pig manure)
4 x 40 litre two-stage biohydrogen and biomethane
plant for the continuous production of hydrogen
from wastewater and biogenic residues using die-
rent reactor types
1 x 175 litres, three-stage wastewater treatment
plant with anaerobic activated sludge process (CSTR,
sedimentation tank), high-load reactor (EGSB) and
aerobic activated sludge process (aerated reactor,
sedimentation tank)
Technikum_Industrie
Technical centre and laboratory 4544 Technical centre and laboratory
Gase
Kationen
Summarische Wirkungs- und Kenngrößen
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings
Dissolved oxygen mg/L Measuring probe EN 25814
carbon dioxide Vol.-% Infrared, electrochemical
and thermal conductivity
Home method
methane Vol.-% Infrared Home method
hydrogen Vol.-% Infrared Home method
oxygen Vol.-% Electrochemical Home method
Hydrogen sulphide Vol.-% Electrochemical Home method
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings
Ammonium nitrogen mg/L Titration after distillation DIN 38406-5
parameter Unit Method/Device Proceedings
Dry residue Gew.-% Dierential weighing DIN EN 15934 2012-11
Organic dry residue Gew.-% Dierential weighing DIN EN 15935 2012-11
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) mg/L Photometric EN 1899-1
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg/L Photometric DIN ISO 15705
Total bound nitrogen (TNb) mg/L Photometric EN ISO 11905-1
Volatile organic acids mg/L Titration according to
distillation
DIN 38414-9
FOS/ TAC - Titration Nordmann Method
Caloric value J/g Calorimetric DIN51900-2
Crude ber % Gravimetric Weender Analysis
Water hardness °dH Photometric Home method
chloride mg/L Photometric LCK311
Saerbeck Bioenergy Park
RESEARCH LOCATION
Larger structures can be accommodated in the test halls in the Saerbeck bioenergy park. The rented halls are used to carry
out tests in the eld of wastewater and biogas technology, among other things. The tests look at the value chain from the
pretreatment of the substrates, through the actual fermentation process, to the processing of the fermentation residues. In
2019, the InnoBio project was able to purchase an ammonia air stripping plant and a pilot plant biogas plant. Both plants
oer the possibility of carrying out continuous and therefore practical tests. The same applies to the semi-technical plant for
carrying out occulation tests. Another part of the test halls is used by the EnerRegio project. Various energy storage
systems have been set up outside to investigate various decarbonized energy concepts for neighborhoods. In addition, the
EnerRegio project will conduct scale-up trials of power-to-gas niche technologies such as biological hydrogen production
from wastewater and biogenic methanation using in-situ processes.
Investigations using technical and semi-technical test facilities are particularly practical and provide students with
engineering skills. The test halls in Saerbeck oer many student assistants the opportunity to participate in research work
while they are still studying. Numerous project, bachelor's and master's theses and even dissertations have been and are
being created from the investigations in the test halls in Saerbeck.
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Technical centre and laboratory 4746 Technical centre and laboratory
As part of the ‘EnerPrax - Energy storage in practice’ project, a pilot plant has been set up to test a wide
range of energy storage technologies in practical operation. In the EnerRegio - Model and grid-stabilising
energy systems in rural regions project, this pilot plant will be supplemented by a fuel cell and storage
bundles for regeneratively produced hydrogen and methane. Using a LabVIEW interface, the pilot plant
enables the investigation and visualisation of various decarbonised energy concepts for districts, which
were previously determined by simulation.
Lithium iron phosphate battery
Lead crystal battery
Fuel cell
HALL 1 - ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION
Manufacturer: Pihsiang Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Power: 3 kW
Capacity: 25 kWh
The lithium iron phosphate battery is a variant of the more well-
known lithium-ion battery with a positive electrode made of
lithium iron phosphate instead of lithium cobalt. The negative
electrode is made of graphite with embedded lithium. The ad-
vantage is that the rare element cobalt is not required. In addi-
tion, thermal runaway is prevented in the event of mechanical
damage. The disadvantage compared to conventional lithium-
ion batteries is the higher loss of power at low temperatures.
Manufacturer: Powertrust
Power: 10 kW
Capacity: 21.6 kWh
The lead crystal battery (also called lead crystal battery) is,
like the lithium-ion battery, a solid-state battery. This very new
form of energy storage is a further development of the widely
used lead gel battery. The new design features improved trans-
port (no hazardous goods) and increased safety handling.
Manufacturer: SFC Energy AG
Power: 2.5 kW
Hydrogen requirement: 0.15 kg/h under standard conditions
The EFOY Hydrogen Fuel Cell is a fuel cell that runs on hydrogen
of purity 3.0. It can convert the hydrogen (0.15 kg / h) back into
electricity as needed. By using the waste heat, it is also possible
to ensure heat supply through combined heat and power.
Additional storage and conversion technologies are installed outside and in the immediate vicinity of Hall
1. The two technologies are supplied and controlled by the pilot plant in Hall 1. The redox ow battery and
the PEM electrolyzer in conjunction with a compressed air-operated hydrogen and methane compressor
in combination with storage bundles complete the pilot plant and illustrate the possibilities for medium
and longterm storage.
By converting electrical current into hydrogen using an electrolysis process, an energy source is available
that is used universally in the mobility sector and, through reconversion to electricity with simultaneous
use of waste heat in the fuel cell, in the electricity and heat sectors.
As part of further research activities, there is the possibility of expanding the outdoor area and providing
additional spaces for storage and conversion technologies.
Combined heat and power station
PEM-Elektrolyseur
HALL 1 - ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION
Manufacturer: 2G Energy AG
Model: agenitor 404c H2
Power: electric: 115 kW
thermal: 129 kW
The combined heat and power plant (CHP) represents a
possible utilisation path for hydrogen as an energy source.
The hydrogen produced in the multicore is converted into
electricity and heat in the CHP unit. For this purpose, the
hydrogen is burnt in a four-stroke in-line four-cylinder en-
gine, which drives a generator to produce electricity. At full
load, the hydrogen requirement is 9.1 kg/h. The waste heat
from the engine can be extracted via a heat exchanger and
utilised locally, for example to heat buildings. The electrical
eciency is 37.7 %, the thermal eciency 42.3 %.
Manufacturer: Diamond Lite
Power: 10 kW
Hydrogen formation rate 1m³/h
A chemical energy storage system for long-term storage.
The electrolyser produces hydrogen by using electricity. In
this case, electricity from renewable sources is used. Oxygen
(O2) and hydrogen (H2) are produced by splitting water. The
hydrogen can then be used in the mobility, electricity and
heating sectors. As an energy carrier, hydrogen is therefore
an important component of the energy transition.
Technikum_Halle 1
(c)Enapter
Technical centre and laboratory 49 48 Technical centre and laboratory
HALL 1 - ENERGY STORAGE AND CONVERSION
Hydrogen and methane storage system
Multicore/ AEM Nexus 1000
Manufacturer: Theisen GmbH & Co. KG
1. a 16 bar hydrogen buer bundle (12x50 liters)
2. a 300 bar hydrogen storage bundle (12x50 litres) as
long-term storage
3. a 300 bar methane storage bundle (12x50 litres) as op-
tional long-term storage
A total of three gas bundles, each with 12 x 50 liter gas bott-
les, in conjunction with the compressed air-operated com-
pressors, ensure the storage of hydrogen from the PEM elec-
trolyzer and in the future oer the option of storing methane
generated renewably in Halls 3 and 4.
The compressor and storage technology enables the fuel cell
to operate continuously for 272 hours without the electrolyzer
producing hydrogen.
Manufacturer: Enapter
Power: 1 MW
hydrogen production: 210 Nm3/h / 18,75 kgH2/h
Like the test stand, the multicore essentially consists of AEM
electrolyser stacks (AEM: anion exchange membrane). Ten
of these stacks are connected in series to form a string. The
multicore represents the rst prototype of upscaling, as 42
strings with a total of 420 stacks are integrated here. This
results in an electrical input power of 1 MW (1000 kW) and
thus oers a suitable order of magnitude for the large-scale
production of hydrogen. The modular design makes mainte-
nance of the stacks particularly easy. The division into strings
also increases the operating time: if one stack fails, only the
corresponding string of 10 is switched o, while the other 41
strings can remain in operation. This also enables exible
power adjustment, as individual strings can be switched on
in stages. The output range starts at 0.5 kg H2 per hour, ma-
king the system ideal for highly uctuating surplus electricity
in the grid. In addition to the actual electrolyser stacks, the
container also contains peripherals for operation and puri-
cation of the product gas. By drying the hydrogen, a purity of
up to hydrogen 5.0 is possible.
An application center for hydrogen technologies (H2 Application Lab) is currently being built in Hall 2.
As part of the HY-Core project, the key technologies in the hydrogen value chain are to be investigated
here and the current state of knowledge on them is to be illustrated and communicated. To this end, all
key technologies in hydrogen technology (such as electrolyzers, compressors, storage and fuel cells) are
to be installed and operated on a pilot plant scale and are thus available for research and training. In
addition, the H2 Application Lab also operates a demonstration plant for an electrolyzer with an anion
exchange membrane in the megawatt class, which is currently being developed and built together with
the company Enapter.
With its test facilities, the H2 Application Lab is intended to be a point of contact for students of natural
sciences and engineering and to promote practical training. In addition, specialists in the hydrogen in-
dustry will be trained in technical and legal innovations as part of regular events. To this end, the Münster
University of Applied Sciences is planning various training courses - also in cooperation with external
certication bodies.
The HY-Core project team is currently developing a test bench for ten interconnected electrolysis stacks
from Enapter in the H2 Application Lab (see gure). This test facility will be used to investigate how the
simultaneous operation of several stacks can be designed so that the overall system works optimally in
technical and economic terms. The series of tests will provide insights into the overall eciency and the
functionality of individual components and subsystems of the coupled modules (see gure). The results
will be incorporated into the planning of the megawatt-class electrolyzer described above.
AEM single module / stack module
Test bench
HALL 2 - HYCORE
Manufacturer: Enapter
Power: 2,4 kW
Hydrogen production: 0,5 Nm³/h
The electrolysis stack consists of 23 individual cells in which
water is split into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) with the
help of electricity.
The test bench consists of ten hydraulically and electrically
connected AEM electrolysis stacks from Enapter. The subsys-
tems include a heated tank for the electrolyte, a pump and
a table cooler as well as the power electronics.
The ten stack modules have a combined electrical output of
24 kW and together produce 5 Nm³/h of hydrogen.
Technik_Halle2
(c)PxC
(c)PxC
Technical centre and laboratory 51 50 Technical centre and laboratory
In Hall 2 there are systems for substrate pretreatment. These include an impact reactor and a bioextru-
der. In the impact reactor, the substrates are mechanically processed or shredded by the rotor rotating
at high speed.Depending on the requirements of the substrates, strips, plates, hammers, pins or chains
can be attached to the rotor. As part of research projects at the Münster University of Applied Sciences,
the settings and inserts on the rotor for a wide variety of substrates were determined and optimized. In
addition, an increased anaerobic biodegradability was found for hay and straw, for example, through
treatment with the impact reactor.
The hall also has a bioextruder for the thermo-mechanical treatment of biogenic materials. The pretreat-
ment in the bioextruder is carried out by two counter-rotating oating screws. The screws rotate against
each other, increasing and decreasing the pressure on the material several times. The material is broken
down at a cellular level. A series of tests have shown that the yield of extruded straw or horse manure, for
example, is signicantly higher.
Impact reactor
Bioextruder
HALL 3 - SUBSTRATE PRE-TREATMENT FACILITIES
Manufacturer: Schäfer Elektrotechnik and
Sondermaschinen GmbH
Type: 132-600-7,5
Stationary impact reactor system for the semi-tech-
nical comminution of solids.
Manufacturer: Lehmann Maschinenbau GmbH
Type: MSZK - Labor
Extruder for the thermo-mechanical treatment of
biogenic materials on a semi-industrial scale.
Various plants were purchased, built and tested as part of projects to treat liquid manure and fermen-
tation residues. Agricultural residues are dewatered and largely freed of nutrients through appropriate
treatment. The plant technology includes a ne lter separator, a pellet press and a pilot plant for occu-
lation. The ‘VakuSep’ ne lter separator was developed as part of the ‘OptiSep’ project in collaboration
with the company BETEBE GmbH. The separator can be used for the separation of pig and cattle slurry
as well as fermentation residues. The main aim of the project was to achieve the highest possible degree
of separation of the nutrients in the solid matter and a ltered ltrate, and a pilot plant for occulation
was developed in co-operation with Emsland-Stärke GmbH. Due to the poor degradability and negative
environmental eects of the occulants used in practice, Münster University of Applied Sciences is rese-
arching alternative occulants. Flocculants based on pea or potato starch appear to be particularly sui-
table. The results initially achieved in the laboratory were used to develop the pilot plant. The result was
the targeted separation of 70 % phosphorus into the solid phase. Both plants, ne lter separator and
occulation plant, are the rst steps towards the ecient treatment of liquid manure and fermentation
residues.
Separator - ne lter
Pellet press
Flocculation plant
HALL 3 - SYSTEMS FOR TREATMENT OF MANURE AND DIGESTION
Manufacturer: BETEBE GmbH
Separation technology for continuous dewatering of
farm fertilisers, fermentation residues and sewage
sludge. Particularly high phosphorus separation with
low power consumption.
Manufacturer: AGRiFA GmbHAGRiFA GmbH
Type: AGRI 20 Pelletpresse
Machine for pelletizing organic raw and residual ma-
terials such as hay, straw, digestate or compost.
Manufacturer: Self-built FH Münster
The plant is used for the occulation and dewatering
of separated agricultural suspensions. The aim is to
concentrate the nutrients in the solids and simulta-
neously remove the pollutants from the liquid phase.
Technikum_Halle3
Technical centre and laboratory 53 52 Technical centre and laboratory
Stripping system
Biogas plant
HALL 4-5 - BIOGAS AND STRIPPING PLANT
Manufacturer: Byosis Group
Ammonia stripping enables eective and continu-
ous nutrient recovery from animal excrement and
fermentation residues. Through suitable fermentati-
on residue processing, the valuable nutrients can be
converted into a transportable and marketable form
and regional nutrient surpluses can be relieved. The
ammonia-air stripping process is a principle already
known in other areas. With the Dutch company Byo-
sis, a supplier was found that already has experience
in the treatment of fermentation residues.
Services: The system is intended to provide new,
practical insights into various factors inuencing the
stripping of liquid manure and digestate. Building on
existing laboratory results from other projects, pro-
mising treatment options for liquid manure and di-
gestate processing are investigated, combined and
analyzed and evaluated for practicability, eciency
and cost-eectiveness under practical conditions.
In the "InnoBio" project, two test plants were acquired, both of which are located at the external loca-
tion in the bioenergy park in Saerbeck due to their size. The investment, funded by the Federal Ministry
of Education and Research and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, has sustainably strengthened the
research focus. A twolane biogas plant with 1 m3Fermenter volume is available for semi-technical experi-
ments, e.g. in the area of increasing the eciency of the biogas process. A stripping plant with an hourly
throughput of 0.5 to 1 m3 Digestate provides practical results on treatment options for liquid manure and
digestate.
Biological hydrogen production
Biogene in-situ Methanisierung
Manufacturer: UIT
• An Expanded Granular Sludge Blanket Reactor
(EGSB) for hydrogen production (80 liters)
• An Extended Granular Sludge Blanket Reactor
(EGSB) for methane production o Volume: 500
liters (liquid Stripping system level)
• Central gas analysis and data acquisition and
control
The following output should be produced:
• 3 (m3 H2) / (m3 Reactor volumed)
• 2,6 (m3 CH4) / (m3 Reactor volumed)
The fermentation process for biological hydrogen
production is a biological and anaerobic process con-
cept in which hydrogen is continuously produced by
dark fermentation in two process steps. The two-sta-
ge process has a hydrogen reactor and a methane re-
actor. Both are operated as EGSB reactors (Expanded
Granular Sludge Bed) with wastewater containing su-
gar and represent the scale-up to the experiments in
the laboratory in Steinfurt.
Hersteller: UIT
• - Ein 15 Liter Rührkesselreaktors mit Gasspark-
lingsystem auf dem Reaktorboden mit automa-
tisierter Gasanalytik
• - modularer Aufbau, der eine Erweiterung auf bis
zu zehn Rührkesselreaktoren ermöglicht.
Auf Basis eines 15 Liter Rührkesselreaktors mit Gas-
sparklingsystem auf dem Reaktorboden wird eine
Biogasanlage mit dem für die Musterregion typischen
Substratmix abgebildet. Ziel ist das Potenzial der bio-
genen Methanisierung nach dem in-situ Verfahren zu
untersuchen, um den Kohlenstodioxidgehalt zu re-
duzieren und den Methanertrag zu maximieren. Doch
bietet die biogenen Methanisierung auf Grund der in
der Musterregion zahlreich vorhandenen Biogasanla-
gen ein Potential, das fossile Erdgas durch THG-neu-
trales Methan aus nachwachsenden Rohstoen zu
substituieren.
Technikum_Halle4-5
Manufacturer: UIT GmbH
The two-lane and continuously operated BGA on a
technical scale (1 m³) ties in seamlessly with other
research projects such as ‘Future Biogas - Future
Prospects for the Münsterland - Concept Ideas for
the Successful Continued Operation of Existing Bio-
gas Plants’. Above all, it closes the scale gap bet-
ween previously used laboratory and semi-techni-
cal plants (1 l, 15 l, 30 l, 40 l and 175 l) and enables
the generation of research results that are much
closer to practice and ultimately to industry. Each
plant line consists of separate liquid and solid feed,
fermenter (volume 1 m³), secondary fermenter (vo-
lume 1 m³) and fermentation product storage (vo-
lume 1 m³). With the company Umwelt- und Ingeni-
eursleistungen Dresden, a qualied supplier could
be won for the project-related realisation.
Technical centre and laboratory 5554 Technical centre and laboratory
Mobile laboratory container
FIELD RESEARCH
Biogas technology is a research eld best conducted on-site. The research team is therefore also equipped
with a mobile laboratory container. The laboratory container is a exible container that can be used both
as a mobile laboratory and as a workplace.
The container houses a fully equipped wet-chemical analysis laboratory, allowing a wide range of tests
and process engineering investigations to be conducted on-site without the need for lengthy transport.
The mobile laboratory is equipped with external connections for auxiliary energy and, when required, its
own power and compressed air supply units.
The laboratory container has already been utilized to address various challenges in biofuels, biogas tech-
nology and wastewater technology. The mobile laboratory is used in particular in research and develop-
ment projects where on-site analysis is required.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
Portable measuring device
Manufacturer: Fluke
Type: Fluke 435 Power Quality Analyzer
Mobile measuring device for measuring, evaluating and
long-term recording of electrical energy consumption
With advanced functions for power quality analysis and
energy quantication�
Thermal camera
Type: Fluke Ti10
Infrared camera for creating thermal and visible images
to detect heat sources on systems and buildings�
Quadrocopter
Thermal camera
Manufacturer: DJI
Type: Phantom 3 Professional
Remote-controlled ight unit used to take aerial
photographs of, for example, biogas plants�
Ultrasonic ow meter
Methane leak detector
Manufacturer: Flexim GmbH
Type: FLUXUS F601
Portable ultrasonic ow meter for determining the
ow velocity in closed pipe systems�
Manufacturer: Sewerin
Type: EX-Tec ® Snooper 4
Measuring device for detecting biogas and methane
leaks in EX-protected areas�
Technikum_Mobiler Laborcontainer Technik_Feldequipment
Technical centre and laboratory 5756 Technical centre and laboratory
by Prof� Dr�-Ing� E� Brügging and Prof� Dr�-Ing� C� Wetter
RESEARCH TEAM
Head of the Research Team
RESEARCH TEAM
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Christof Wetter
Phone: +49 2551 9627 25
Mobile: +49 171 9222 933
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
wetter@fh-muenster.de
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Elmar Brügging
Phone: +49 2551 9624 20
Mobile: +49 179 5495 281
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
bruegging@fh-muenster.de
RESEARCH TEAM
Head of Secretariat
Andrea Behn
Phone: +49 2551 9627 25
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
behn@fh-muenster.de
Project Assistance
Marion Paßlick
Phone: +49 2551 9620 25
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
passlick@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Head of Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Jurek Häner, M.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9624 22
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
haener@fh-muenster.de
Technikum_Forschungsteam
Research Associate, Head of Wastewater and
Environmental Technology Group
Sören Kamphus, M.Sc
Phone: +49 2551 9620 21
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
soeren.kamphus@fh-muenster.de
Coordination
Dipl.-Geogr. Hinnerk Willenbrink
Phone: +49 2551 9620 20
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
willenbrink@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Head of Sector
Coupling Working Group
Simon Nießen, M.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 19
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
simon.niessen@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate,
Head of Laboratory
Marion Schomaker, M.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9625 65
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
marion.schomaker@fh-muenster.de
Technical centre and laboratory 5958 Technical centre and laboratory
RESEARCH TEAM
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Niklas Hövels, B.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 99
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
niklas.hoevels@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Björn Krüp, B.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 41
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
bjoern.kruep@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Dipl.-Ing. Sylke Mehnert
Phone: +49 2551 9620 35
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
mehnert@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Tim Harms-Ensink, B.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 24
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
tim.harms-ensink@fh-muenster.de
RESEARCH TEAM
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Cem Hanrath, B.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 44
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
cem.hanrath@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Marcel Gausling, B.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 22
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
marcel.gausling@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Biogas
and Agriculture Working Group
Jannik Föcker, B.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 78
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
jannik.foecker@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Wastewater and
Environmental Technology Working
Group
Juliana Rolf, M.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9625 49
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
juliana.rolf@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Sector
Coupling Working Group
Kieu Duong, B. Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 84
Fax: +49 2551 9687 17
duong@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Sector
Coupling Working Group
Lars Goray, B.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 9625 75
Fax: +49 2551 9687 17
lars.goray@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Head of Sector
Coupling Working Group
Mark Scheer, M.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9625 48
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
mark.scheer@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate,
Site Manager FH Saerbeck
Niklas Olbertz, M.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 38
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
niklas.olbertz@fh-muenster.de
Technical centre and laboratory 6160 Technical centre and laboratory
Research Associate,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Kirill Resnikow, M.Sc.
Phone: +49 2551 6920 130
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
kirill.resnikow@fh-muenster.de
RESEARCH TEAM
Research Associate,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Marco Kulms, B.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 6920 686
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
marco.kulms@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate, Sector
Coupling Working Group
Adnan Albasrawi, B.Eng.
Phone: +49 2551 9620 77
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
marco.kulms@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Gerrit Lammerding, B.Eng
Tel: +49 2551 6920 386
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
gerrit.lammerding@fh-muenster.de
Research Associate,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Philipp Sommer, B.Eng
Phone: +49 2551 9620 26
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
philipp.sommer@fh-muenster.de
RESEARCH TEAM
Research Associate,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Andre Schliemer, M.Sc.
Tel: +49 2551 9620 43
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
andre.schliemer@fh-muenster.de
Research Assistant
Sophia Wenning
sophia.wenning@fh-muenster.de
Janitor Technical Hall Saerbeck,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Georg Kötter
Phone: +49 2551 1869 976
georg.koetter@fh-muenster.de
Laboratory Technician Saerbeck,
Sector Coupling Working Group
Marco Kellermann
Phone: +49 2551 1869 976
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
marco.kellermann@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Lars Kronfeld
lars.kronfeld@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Phillip Licht
phillip.licht@fh-muenster.de
Laboratory Technician
Wastewater and Environmental
Technology Group
Vivian Flaskamp
Phone: +49 2551 9625 30
Fax: +49 2551 9627 17
v.askamp@fh-muenster.de
Technical centre and laboratory 6362 Technical centre and laboratory
RESEARCH TEAM RESEARCH TEAM
Student Assistant
Ramon Uder
ramon.uder@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Lukas Weiler
lukas.weiler@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Johanna Strotbaum
johanna.strotbaum@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Jannik Grave
jannik.grave@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Michael Ellermann
michael.ellermann@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Simon Weber
simon.weber@fh-muenster.de
Technik_Organigramm
Student Assistant
Florian Müller
orian.mueller@fh-muenster.de
Student Assistant
Niklas Schumacher
niklsa.schumacher@fh-muenster.de
Technical centre and laboratory 6564 Technical centre and laboratory
ORGANIZATION CHART
Andrea Behn
Head of Secretariat
+49 2551 9627 25
Marion Paßlick
Project Assistance
+49 2551 9620 25
Sophia Wenning
Research Assistant,
B.Eng.
Verwaltung
Dipl.-Geogr.
Hinnerk Willenbrink
Project Coordination
+49 2551 9620 25
HEAD OF THE RESEARCH TEAM
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Christof Wetter
Head of Research Team
+49 2551 9627 25
Dr. Ing.
Elmar Brügging
Head of Research Team
+49 2551 9624 20
Decarbonised Energy Supply by linking the Electricity, Heating and Mobility Sectors
Philipp Sommer,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 575
Kieu Duong,
B.Eng.
Scientic Employee
+49 2551 962 084
Marco Kulms,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 725
Mark Scheer, M.Eng.
Head of Working Group
+49 2551 962 548
Gerrit Lammerding,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 725
Andre Schliemer,
M.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 043
Lars Goray,
B.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 725
Kirill Resnikow,
M.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 725
Simon Nießen, M.Eng.
Head of Working Group
+49 2551 962 019
SECTOR COUPLING
Marco Kellermann
Laborant Saerbeck
+49 2551 1869 976
Georg Kötter
Janitor Technical hall
Saerbeck
+49 2551 1869 976
Florian Müller
Student
Assistant
Niklas Olbertz, M.Eng.
Site Manager FH Saerbeck
+49 2551 962 038
Juliana Rolf,
M.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 549
Sören Kamphus, M.Sc.
Head of the Working Group
+49 2551 962 021
Michael Ellermann
Student
Assistant
Niklas Schumacher
Student
Assistant
Adnan Albasrawi,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 077
Phillip Licht
Student
Assistant
Vivian Flaskamp
Laboratory Technician
+49 2551 962 829
Marion Schomaker, M.Sc.
Head of Laboratory
+49 2551 962 565
Wastewater Technology Environmental Engineering Analytik
WASTEWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Lukas Weiler
Student
Assistant
Ramon Uder
Student
Assistant
Johanna Strotbaum
Student
Assistant
Jannik Föcker
B.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 078
Biogas
Jannik Grave
Student
Assistant
Simon Weber
Student
Assistant
Lars Kronfeld
Student
Assistant
Dipl.-Ing.
Sylke Mehnert
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 035
Liquid Manure and Digestate Processing
Marcel Gausling,
B.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 083
BIOGAS AND AGRICULTURE
Jurek Häner,
M.Eng.
Head of the Working Group
+49 2551 962 422
Tim Harms-Ensink,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 024
Björn Krüp,
B.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 083
Cem Hanrath,
B.Sc.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 044
Niklas Hövels,
B.Eng.
Project Engineer
+49 2551 962 099
Technical centre and laboratory 6766 Technical centre and laboratory
Institute Network Resources, Energy and Infrastructure
Pooling expertise and strengthening competencies:
Three institutes at Münster University of Applied
Sciences collaborate within the Resources, Energy,
and Infrastructure Institute Network, addressing a
wide array of research topics across departments:
• IWARU - Institute for Infrastructure · Water
Resources · Environment
• IEP - Institute for Energy and Process Enginee-
ring
• IuB - Institute for Underground Construction
The network integrates know-how from civil engi-
neering, energy, building systems, environmental
studies, electrical engineering, computer science,
mechanical engineering, and architecture.
Each institute contributes its core competencies:
IWARU brings extensive experience from research
and development projects in the areas of infras-
tructure, water, environment and resources. IuB
bundles research activities in the areas of geotech-
nics, tunnel construction and transport infrastruc-
ture, while IEP specializes in renewable electricity
and heat generation, renewable raw materials,
energy storage, technical optimization of industri-
al production processes. A team of 19 professors....
are involved in predominantly application-orien-
ted interdisciplinary research. They are supported
by 60 assistants. The promotion of young scientists
remains a key focus, with 15 ongoing doctorates in
collaboration with other universities and six success-
fully completed in recent years. The association's
unied branding strengthens internal cohesion and
facilitates inter- and multidisciplinary approaches to
addressing regional, national, and international re-
search challenges.
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ABOUT US
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Advancing resource management and renewable
energy supply requires a comprehensive, cross-
sectoral approach. Our research team is working
to develop concepts and techniques that will help
to realize regional and municipal wastewater and
energy projects in the areas of electricity, heat and
mobility.
The 36-strong team works at two locations. The
Steinfurt campus houses oces, a state-of-the-
art laboratory, and a technical center. In the Sa-
erbeck bioenergy park hosts test stands for bio-
gas substrate pretreatment, liquid manure and
digestate processing, and semi-technical energy
storage systems. The research projects maintain a
strong regional focus on Münsterland and the ad-
jacent Netherlands. In addition to German, project
languages frequently include Dutch, and English.
This European connection also explains why the
majority of the total project volume of 2.3 million
euros in 2018 originated from EU funds (ERDF - Eu-
ropean Regional Development Fund). In addition
to the INTERREG Germany-Netherlands program,
various federal ministries (BMBF, BMEL, BMU), the
German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU),
the Rentenbank, as well as the ERDF NRW program
and the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR) are
important and long-standing funding providers.
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material ow optimization.
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Technical centre and laboratory 6968 Technical centre and laboratory
PUBLICATIONS
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Grüner, V.
Denitrication of fermentation products with lime
Publication in “Umwelt Magazin”, pages 53-55, issue
19-10/2021, October 2021
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Grüner, V.
Storing renewable energies - saving CO₂ Publication
in “Wirtschaft Münsterland” page 61, issue 1/2021,
February 2021
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Grüner, V.
Hydrogen: future technology or just a “hype”? Pu-
blication in “Wirtschaft Münsterland” page 14, issue
1/2021, February 2021
Brügging, E., Wetter, C.
Competence network “HYMAT-Energie” Publication
in “Wirtschaft Münsterland” page 16, issue 1/2021,
February 2021
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Grüner, V.
“REzAB” project completed: How the biogas plant
remains economically viable Publication in “Wirt-
schaft Münsterland”, issue 4/2020, October 2020
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Weide, T., Wewering, T.
Clean energy with recycling and biogas – Interreg
project “EMMA” Publication in “Wirtschaft Münster-
land”, page 43, issue 4/2020, October 2020
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Weide, T.
Reactor with dark fermentation Publication in “ENT-
SORGA”, ISSN 0933-3754, page 30, issue 5/2020,
October 2020
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Weide, T., Holtrup, T.
Dairy wastewater treatment for a sustainable energy
concept Publication in “wwt wasserwirtschaft
wassertechnik”, pp� 14-19, issue 09/2020, September
2020
Brügging, E., Wetter, C., Weide, T., Holtrup, T.
Extracting energy from wastewater Publication in
“Wirtschaft Münsterland”, page 43, issue 3/2020,
July 2020
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T., Peitzmeier,
J., Wichern, M.
Biohydrogen production by dark fermentation and
microorganism retention (Egsb) from residues and
wastewater Publication in the conference procee-
dings “26 Energy Symposium”, ISBN 978-3-9817740-
4-7, pages 201 – 210, November 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Heinrich, C.
EnerPrax – Energy storage in practice Publication in
the conference proceedings “26 Energy Symposium”,
ISBN 978-3-9817740-4-7, pages 67 – 71, November
2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.,
Weide, T., Schomaker, M.
Bacteria help the energy transition Publica-
tion in “Umwelt Magazin”, issue 10/11 2019, ISSN
0173-363X,page 43 -45, November 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D., Rolf, J.
Hygienization and nitrogen removal from farm manure
– Hygie(NH3)ic Publication in the KTBL publication
517 “Biogas in agriculture – status and perspectives”
ISBN 978- 3-945088-68-5; pages 337-339, FNR/KTBL
Congress, Leipzig, October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D,
Wettwer, L.
Optimization of a ne separation for the processing
of cattle manure and fermentation residues - OptiSep
Publication in the KTBL publication 517 "Biogas in agri-
culture - status and perspectives" ISBN 978-3-945088-
68-5; Pages 340-342, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig,
October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D., Rolf, J.
Use of occulants based on renewable raw materials
for liquid manure processing and other material uses
Publication in the KTBL publication 517 “Biogas in agri-
culture – status and perspectives” ISBN 978-3-945088-
68-5; pages 342-345, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig,
October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T.
Stable mesophilic biohydrogen production using dark
fermentation through pH-dependent volume load ad-
justments and liquid manure utilization Publication in
the KTBL publication 517 "Biogas in agriculture -status
and perspectives" ISBN 978- 3-945088-68-5; pages
349-351, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig, October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Schomaker, M.
Biogenic methanation for the purication of biogas to
biomethane with a cascade of two xed bed reactors
Publication in the KTBL publication 517 “Biogas in agri-
culture – status and perspectives” ISBN 978- 3-945088-
68-5; pages 352-354, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig,
October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T., Naßmacher, A.
Anaerobic high-load fermentation of separated, liquid
pig manure to optimize and increase the exibility of
biogas plants Publication in the KTBL publication 517
“Biogas in agriculture – status and perspectives” ISBN
978- 3-945088-68-5; pages 371-373, FNR/KTBL Con-
gress, Leipzig, October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.,
Grüner, V.
REzAB – Making biogas plants t for future tasks! Publi-
cation in the KTBL publication 517 “Biogas in agricultu-
re – status and perspectives” ISBN 978-3-945088-68-5;
pages 386-388, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig, October
2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D., Wissel,T.
Biogas benchmark Münsterland Publication in the
KTBL publication 517 “Biogas in agriculture – status and
perspectives” ISBN 978-3-945088-68-5; pages 401-
403, FNR/KTBL Congress, Leipzig, October 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Phosphorus binding from liquid manure using biode-
gradable
Technik_Veröentlichungen
occulantsPublication in the “Conference procee-
dings 2019 Biogas from straw”, ISBN 978-3- 947777-
04-4, pp� 157-162, August 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Project report: Mest op Maat – Fertilizer made to
measure Publication in the “Conference proceedings
2019 Biogas from straw”, ISBN 978-3-947777-04-4,
pp� 147-156, August 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
More energy from liquid manure through high-load´
fermentation Publication in “Rheinische Bauernzei-
tung”, ISSN 0344-5070, Issue 34, August 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Energy transition – What microorganisms can do
Publication in “Green Building”, ISSN 1866-8151, p� 24,
issue 91, August 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Biodegradable occulant Publication in “Energy from
Plants”, ISSN 2194-6744, p� 38, issue 4/2019, August
2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Heat transition across borders Publication in “stadt
+ werk”, ISSN 2193-195X, p� 18 – 19, issue 7/8 2019, July
2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
High-load reactors: more energy from manure Pu-
blication in “Energy from Plants”, ISSN 2194-6744, p�
48, issue 3/2019, June 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Overall energy concept
Publication in “Die WIRTSCHAFT Münster / Münster-
land”, S 2, Issue 5/2019, May 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Phosphorus formation from liquid manure using bio-
degradable occulants Publication in “Biogas 2019
– 12 Innovationskongress”, ISBN 978-3-947777-03-7,
pp� 93 -98, Conference Proceedings 2019, May 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Recovering nutrients - relieving the burden on regi-
ons Publication in: fhocus, ISSN 1610-2592, p� 10 - 11,
issue SoSe2019, April 2019
Baumkötter, D.
Pretreatment of lignocellulosic substrates to increase
biogas yield Dissertation, Research Report Agricultu-
ral Engineering of the VDI-MEG No� 604, Hohenheim
March 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T.
Anaerobic and aerobic degradation of wastewa-
ter from hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) in a
continuous, three-stage and semi-industrial system
Publication in: Journal of Environmental Chemical
Engineering, February 2019, Volume 7, Issue 1, 102912
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.,
Heating networks in the Euregio Publication in: “tab
- The specialist medium of the TGA industry”, ISSN
0341-2032, p� 7, issue 2/2019 Februar 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.,
Model example for climate protection Publication
in “HLH – Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Heating/Sa-
nitation, Building Services”, Volume 69 (2018), Issue
11/2018, Page 7, November 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Heat networks and
fertilizers Publication in: “gaspekte”, issue 01/2018,,
page 44 – 45, November 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Recovering phosphorus: Researchers optimize Be-
TeBe separator Publication in: “Top Agrar”, online,
October 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Poultry manure for biogas and fertilizer Publica-
tion in “Energy from Plants”, ISSN 2194-6744, Issue
4/2018, Page 24, August 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Poultry prot – nitrogen removal and hygienisation
of poultry manure Publication in: Biogas 2018 – 11th
Innovation Congress; Proceedings 2018, ISBN 978-3-
947777-00-6, pages 179-183, May 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Extracting nitrogen from fermentation residues and
liquid manure Publication in “HLH – Ventilation/Air
Conditioning, Heating/Sanitation, Building Services”,
Vol� 69 (2018), Issue 4/2018, Page 8, April 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
FH Münster: 1 million € for biogas project Publica-
tion in: “Sonne Wind & Wärme”, ISSN 1861-2741, issue
4/2018, page 12, April 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Making biogas plants t for future tasks Publication
in “Wirtschaft Münsterland”, issue 01/2018, page 48,
February 2018
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
The heat transition is a generational project Publica-
tion in the newspaper “Zeitung für Kommunalwirt-
schaft (ZfK), issue 10/2017, page 2, October 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Willenbrink, H.
Heat hotspots in Münsterland – on the way to heat
management planning? Publication in the magazine
“Euro Heat & Power”, issue Oct 2017, pages 14-17,
October 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Joshi, J., Willenbrink, H.
Applying Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to
analyse the potential and design of district heating
networks 3rd International Conference on Smart
Energy Systems and 4th Generation District Heating,
page 109, Copenhagen, September 2017
PUBLICATIONS
Technical centre and laboratory 7170 Technical centre and laboratory
PUBLICATIONS
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T.
Biochemical conversion of liquid, biogenic residues
using anaerobic high-load reactors to optimize con-
ventional biogas processes Publication in the KTBL
publication 512 “Biogas in agriculture – status and
perspectives” ISBN 978-3-945088-52-4; pages 382-
384, FNR/KTBL Congress, Bayreuth, September 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Development of a plant for the hygienisation
anddrying of sludge-like biomasses using quicklime
Publication in the KTBL publication 512 “Biogas in
agriculture – status and perspectives” ISBN 978-3-
945088-52-4; pages 399-401, FNR/KTBLCongress,
Bayreuth, September 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.,
Wettwer, L.
Optimization of a ne separation for the processing
of cattle manure and fermentation residues - Opti-
Sep Publication in the KTBL publication 512 "Biogas
in agriculture - status and perspectives" ISBN 978-3-
945088-52-4; Pages 404-406, FNR/KTBL Congress,
Bayreuth, September 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Mest op Maat – Sustainable fertilizer made to mea-
sure Publication in the KTBL publication 512 “Biogas
in agriculture – status and perspectives” ISBN 978-3-
945088-52-4; Pages 407-409, FNR/KTBL Congress,
Bayreuth, September 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Raben, D., Leiers, D.
Biogas benchmark Münsterland Publication in the
KTBL publication 512 “Biogas in agriculture – status
and perspectives” ISBN 978-3-945088-52-4; pages
436-438, FNR/KTBL Congress, Bayreuth, September
2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Energy transition – climate protection: “outstanding
importance” Publication in the magazine “Wirt-
schaft aktuell” Kreis Borken, Issue III/2017, page 16,
July 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Breaking new ground for a sustainable heat supply
Publication in the magazine “Wirtschaft aktuell”
Kreis Coesfeld, Issue III/2017, pages 14-15, July 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T.
Breaking new ground for a sustainable heat supply
Publication in the magazine “Wirtschaft aktuell”
Kreis Coesfeld, Issue III/2017, pages 14-15, July 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Raben, D.
Optimization of high-load reactor Publication in the
magazine “Umwelt Magazin, Issue 7/8 2017, , Page
35, July 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Less manure, more energy Publication in the maga-
zine Wirtschaft Münsterland, issue 3/2017, page 38,
July 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Researchers optimize high-load reactor for manure
fermentation Publication in euwid Neue Energie, issue
6/2017, June 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Launch of the EnerPrax project Publication in the
newsletter Klimakommune Saerbeck, issue 05/2017,
pages 1-2, May 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
WiEfm: new brochure published Publication in the
magazine “Wirtschaft aktuell” Kreis Coesfeld, Issue
II/2017, page 16, April 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Research project “Energy storage in practice”
launched HLH BD 68, Issue No� 4, Page 72, April 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Heat register for the district of Steinfurt
Published in the magazine Wirtschaft Münsterland,
issue 2/2017, page 62, April 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Biogas – t for the future?
Publication in the magazine innovation & energie,
issue, 2/2017, page 13, February 2017
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Challenge of electromobility Publication in the ma-
gazine “Ingenieur Forum”, issue 4/2016, page 53-54,
November 2016
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.
Manure and digestate processing Publication in Energy
from Plants 01/2016, page 57, January 2016
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Abtmeyer, S., Grutt-
mann, M.
Biogenic methanation for the upgrading of biogas
Published in the conference proceedings “Biological
Methanization” of the OTTI e V , 11 11 2015, Regensburg
(pp� 59 to 70)
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Mechanical pretreatment of organic residues to opti-
mize gas yield Publication in the KTBL publication 508
“Biogas in agriculture – status and perspectives”, ISBN
978-3-945088-07-4; FNR/KTBL Congress, Potsdam,
September 2015
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Gruttmann, M., Abtmey-
er, S.
Biogenic methanation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide
Publication in the KTBL publication 508 “Biogas in
agriculture – status and perspectives”, ISBN 978-3-
945088-07-4; FNR/KTBL Congress, Potsdam, Septem-
ber 2015
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Ortmann, J.
Green Gas - InNet Publication in the KTBL publication
508 “Biogas in agriculture – status and perspectives”,
ISBN 978-3-945088-07-4; FNR/KTBL Congress, Pots-
dam, September 2015
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Kerkering, M.
Farm manure as a substitute for silage maize
Publication in the KTBL publication 508 “Biogas in
agriculture – status and perspectives”, ISBN 978-
3-945088-07-4; FNR/KTBL Congress, Potsdam,
September 2015
Wetter, C., Göbel, C., Blumenthal, A.; Niepagen-
kemper, L.; Baumkötter, D., Teitscheid, P.
Report on the research and development project
“Reducing loss and destruction of goods in the AHV–
a contribution to increasing resource eciency”,
November 2014
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Baumkötter, D.
Reducing food waste Publication in the 26th Aachen
Colloquium on Waste Management 2013, Volume
39, Page 4 – 4/10, ISBN 978-3- 938996-92-8, January
2014
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Kerkering, M.
Animal excrements as a substitute for silage maize
Poster auf der 2nd Conference of the European Bio-
gas Association, September 2014
PUBLICATIONS
Technical centre and laboratory 7372 Technical centre and laboratory
VERÖFFENTLICHUNGEN
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Häner, J., Weide, T.,
Naßmacher, A., Hernández Regalado, R. E.
Anaerobic Digestion of Pig Slurry in Fixed-Bed and
Expanded Granular Sludge Bed Reactors Publication
in energies, www mdpi com/journal/ energies, ISSN
1996-1073, pages 1-17, June 2022
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Hernández Regalado, R.
E., Häner, J., Tränckner, J.
Techno-Economic Assessment of Solid-Liquid Bio-
gas Treatment Plants for the Agro-Industrial Sector
Publication in energies, www mdpi com/journal/
energies, ISSN 1996-1073, pages 1-20, June 2022
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Hernández Regalado,
R. E., Häner, J., Baumkötter, D., Wettwer, L.,
Tränckner, J.
Continuous Co-Digestion of Agro-Industria Mixtures
in Laboratory Scale Expanded Granular Sludge Bed
Reactors Publication in applied sciences, www mdpi
com/ journal/applsci, ISSN2076-3417, pages 1-22,
February 2022
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Eloy, Hernández Regal-
ado, R. E.,, Weide, T., Baumkötter, D., Wettwer,
L., Häner,J., Tränckner, J.
Optimization of the conventional agricultural biogas
plant by the integration of a high-rate reactor in the
treatment scheme; Published in Processes, p� 877;
https://doi�org/10 3390/pr9050877, September 2021
Wetter, C., Brügging, E.,Rolf, J., Weide T.
The application of biodegradable occulants derived
from potato starch for nutrient recovery in pig ma-
nure Publication in Global Journal of Agricultural Re-
search, www eajournals org/, Print ISSN: 2053-5805,
Online ISSN: 2053-5813, Pages 1-15, August 2021
Brügging, E., Hernández Regalado, R. E., Wei-
de, T., Baumkötter, D., Wettwer, L., Häner, J.,
Tränckner, J.
Optimization and Analysis of Liquid Anaerobic CoDi-
gestion of Agro-Industrial Wastes via Mixture Design
Publication in Processes, www mdpi com/journal/
processes, ISSN 2227-9717, pages 1-16, May 2021
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T., Peitzmeier,
J., Wichern, M.,
Comparison of thermophilic and hyperthermophi-
lic dark fermentation with subsequent mesophilic
methanogenesis in expanded granular sludge bed
reactors Publication in International Journal of Hy-
drogen Energy,, www elsevier com/locate/he, ISSN
0360-3199, pages 29142-29159, January 2021
Stürmer, B., Leiers, D., Anspach, V., Brügging, E.,
Scharfy, D., Wissel, T.
Agricultural biogas production: A regional compari-
son of technical parameters Publication in Renewa-
ble Energy, www elsevier com/ locate/renene, ISSN
0960-1481, pages 171-182, September 2020
Wetter, C., Brügging, E., Weide, T., Hernández
Regalado, R., Wichern, M.
Biohydrogen production via dark fermentation with pig
manure and glucose using pH-dependent feeding Pu-
blication in Chemical Engineering & Technology, www�
cet-journal com, ISSN 1521-4125, page 11-11, May 2020
Wetter, C., Brügging E., Weide, T.
Anaerobic and aerobic degradation of wastewater
from hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) in a continu-
ous, three-stage and semi-industrial system, publica-
tion in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering,
7/2019, www elsevier com/locate/jece, https:// doi
org/10 1016/j jece 2019 102912 February 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging E., Weide, T., Ierardi, A. Wi-
chern, M.
Use of organic waste for biohydrogen production and
volatile fatty acids via dark fermentation and further
processing to methane, publication in International
Jounal of Hydrogen energy 44/2019, pp� 24110-24125,
www�sciencedirect com, https://doi org/10 1016/j ijhy-
dene 2019 07 140, August 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging E., Weide, T., Hageman, S.,
Reumerman, P., Spekreijse, J. Vis, M.
Life Cycle Assessment on a Biorenery Approach to
Pyrolysis Oil for Wood Modication Treatment, publi-
cation in applied sciences, 9/2019, www mdpi com/
journal/applsci, https://doi org/10 3390/app9204233,
September 2019
Wetter, C., Brügging E., Weide,T., Duque Baquero,
C., Schomaker, M.
Eects of enzyme addition on biogas and methane
yields in the batch anaerobic digestion of agricultural
waste (silage, straw, and animal manure), Publication
in Biomass and Bioenergy 132 (2020), http:// www el-
sevier com/locate/biombioe, https://doi org/10 1016/j
biombioe 2019 105442
Technik_Peer-Reviewed
Technical centre and laboratory 75 74 Technical centre and laboratory
RESEARCH REPORTS
EUREGIO – Interreg V A
EMMA – Demonstration of ecient anaerobic
digestion of agricultural and industrial residues
Project partner: Cornelissen Consulting Service BV
Duration: 07/20-03/22
EFRE�NRW
Valid-H2 - Innovative measuring systems for the
determination of hydrogen in biologically produ-
ced gas mixtures
Duration: 06/20-11/20
Interreg V A - EFRE�NRW
Sewage sludge, the organic soil improver
Project partner: Stichting Biomassa, Nijhuis Indus-
tries, Waterstromen, Groot zevert Vergisting
Duration: 03/20-09/20
Federal Ministry for Economic Aairs and Energy
L´AmmoRE – Ammonia recovery from fermenta-
tion production of biogas plants
Project partner: Forschungsgemeinschaft Kalk und
Mörtel e� V�
Duration: 03/20-02/22
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
DBU EnerMolk – Development of an innovative
process to increase operational energy eciency
in dairy plants using anaerobic technology
Project partner: Privatmolkerei Naarmann
Duration: 12/19-12/21
EUREGIO – Interreg V A
Task Force Heat –WiEfm 2.0
Project partner: GeoDok, IngenieurNetzwerk Energie
eG, ROM3D, UCo- Inenergie B�V�, Stichting kiEMT
Duration: 04/19-03/22
EUREGIO – Interreg V A
Biohydrogen production as a future-oriented
technology for energy and fuel production - Bio-
TecH2
Project partner: bio-energie cluster, H2-BV, PlanET
Duration: 04/19-03/22
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Hygienization and nitrogen removal from farmy-
ard manure – Hygienic(NH3)ic - Phase II
Project partner: Thiel GmbH
Duration: 04/18 – 11/20
Emsland-Stärke GmbH
Precipitation and occulation tests
Project partner: Emsland-Stärke GmbH
Durationt: 09/18 – 09/2019
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
(BMBF)
InnoBio – FHInvest2016 – Innovation research to
optimize the biogas process chain
Duration: 02/18 – 06/19
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirt-
schaft (BMEL)
REzAB – Repowering measures regarding future-
tasks of biogas plants (Subproject 2 – Technical
analysis)
Project partner: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt,
C�A�R�M�E�N e� V�
Duration: 01/18 – 12/19
Kreis Steinfurt
Heat register MeNo
Project partner: Gertec GmbH
Duration: 01/17 – 12/17
Stadtentwässerung Lingen
Semi-technical anaerobic test HTC wastewater
part II
Project partner: Stadtentwässerung Lingen
Duration: 01/17-09/17
Huvepharma AD
Investigation of the eectiveness of an enzyme-
preparation
Project partner: Huvepharma
Laufzeit: 12//2016-11/2017
AGRAVIS Raieisen AG
Checking the eect of the biogas booster
Projektpartner: AGRAVIS
Duration: 11/2016-03/2017
Stadtentwässerung Lingen
Semi-technical anaerobic test HTC wastewater
part I
Project partner: Stadtentwässerung Lingen
Duration: 06/2016-01/2017
Nordluft Wärme- und Lüftungstechnik GmbH & Co� KG
Application DBU
Project partner: Nordluft Wärme- und Lüftungstechnik
Duration: 01/2016-08/2016
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Development of a plant for the hygienisation and
drying of sludge-like biomasses using quicklime
Project partner: Thiel GmbH
Funding code: AZ 33083/01
Duration: 12/2015-10/2017
Kreis Steinfurt
E-Mission null-Energy concept Tecklenburger Land
Project partner: Transferagentur der FH Münster, Ger-
tec GmbH, infas enermetric, Stadt Land Fluss
Duration: 01/2013-09/2015
Kreis Steinfurt
Creation of a heat utilization concept for themu-
nicipalities of Greven, Neuenkirchen and Recke
Project partner: infas enermetric Consulting GmbH
Duration:01/2015-12/2015
Gemeinde Saerbeck
Energy storage in Saerbeck Phase 2: Feasibility
study
Project partner: Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e� V�,
Gelsenwasser AG, Saerbecker Ver- und Entsorgungs
GmbH (SaerVE)
Duration: 01/2015-12/2015
Fa� Thiel GmbH, Löningen
Support R&D facility
Duration:02/2015-05/2015
Infas enermetric Consulting GmbH
Heating concepts for the Steinfurt district
Project partner: Kreis Steinfurt
Duration: 12/2014-12/2015
Kreis Steinfurt
Energy and climate protection concepts for
Steinfurter Land
Project partner: LAG Steinfurter Land e� V�
Duration: 06/2014-06/2015
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
Biores II
Projektpartner: Bioenergiecluster Oost-Nederland,
Biores e� V�
Duration: 12/2013-04/2015
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
GreenGas – Subproject “Biogenic Methanation”
Project partner: DNL-Contact, Stichting Groen Gas
Nederland, Hanze Wetlands
Duration: 10/2013-03/2015
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
GreenGas – Subproject “Research and develop-
ment of a new generation of fermentation
plants”
Duration: 01/2012-03/2015
Funding code: INTERREG IV A Groen Gas – 1
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
GreenGas – subproject “GreeN Gas InNet”
Duration: 01/2012-03/2015
Förderkennzeichen: INTERREG IV A Groen Gas – 28
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
GreenGas – Subproject “Sharing Data – Opportu-
nity Map”
Duration: 01/2012-03/2015
Funding code: INTERREG IV A Groen Gas – 27
EUREGIO – Interreg IV A
GreenGas – Subproject “Mechanical and enzyma-
tic pretreatment of organic residues to optimize
gas yield”
Duration: 01/2012-03/2015
Funding code: INTERREG IV A Groen Gas – 2
Gelsenwasser AG
Demand-based generation and storage of rene-
wable energies
Project partner: Gemeinde Saerbeck, Gas- und Wär-
me-Institut Essen e� V�
Duration: 10/2013-03/2014
Infas enermetric
CHP model community Saerbeck
Project partner: Gemeinde Saerbeck
Duration: 09/2013-03/2014
Gemeinde Dingden
CHP model community “Dingdenergie”
Duration:09/2013-03/2014
LAG Tecklenburger Land e� V�
Energy concept
Tecklenburger Land
Project partner: Infas enermetric, Gertec GmbH,
Stadt-Land-Fluß
Duration: 05/2013-06/2015
EUREGIO – Regio Achterhook
Regional small wind turbines in the Euregio
Duration:01/2013-30�06�2014
Funding code: Interreg IV A – I-1-02=27�12
Projektträger Jülich – Ministerium für Innovation,
Science and research in the state of North Rhi-
ne- Westphalia Reduction of product losses and
product destruction in out-of-home catering – A
contribution to increasing resource eciency
Duration:09/2012 – 06/2015
Funding code: 005-1111-0063
AiF Projekt GmbH – Projektträger des Bundesminis-
terium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi)
Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM
II) – Development of a novel separation techno-
logy for the treatment of nutrient-containing
suspensions
Duration: seit 08/2012-07/2014
Funding code: KF2198804RH2
EUREGIO - Interreg IV A
GreenGas – Subproject “Mechanical and enzyma-
tic pretreatment of organic residues to
Duration: 01/2012-12/2014
Funding code: INTERREG IV A Groen Gas – 2
Bezirksregierung Münster
Guidelines for action on CO2 reduction in the
Münster administrative districtLaufzeit: 12/2011-
03/2014
Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Manure as a silage maize substitute for biogas
plants
Duration: 12/2011-11/2013
Funding code: Z - 20094
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
FHprofUNT – Development of new, ecient
drying systems for energy-optimized drying of
biomass fermentation residues using numerical
ow simulation
Duration: 10/2011-09/2014
Funding code: 17034X11
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
Use of carbon contained in wastewater from
certain textile nishing processes for biogas pro-
duction Phase 2 – Optimisation of biogas produc-
tion on a semi-technical scale
Duration: 09/2010-05/2012
Förderkennzeichen: AZ 26808-02
EUREGIO - Interreg IV A
Energieland Biores - Utilization of biogenic waste
Duration: 01/2009-12/2011
Funding code: 34-INTERREG IV A – II-1-02=041 BIORES
RESEARCH REPORTS
Technikum_Forschungsberichte
Technical centre and laboratory 77 76 Technical centre and laboratory
RESEARCH REPORTS
Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Mittelstand und Energie
des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Energy ST Future Circle Steinfurt – energy self-
sucient 2050
Laufzeit: 06/2009-06/2012
Funding code: 64�65�69-EN-1003B
Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und
Reaktorsicherheit
Optimization of regional bioalcohol production
from biogenic residues (RE2ALKO)
Duration: 08/2009-12/2012
Funding code: 03KB025
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie
aufgrund eines Beschlusses des Deutschen Bundes-
tages
Pre-competitive development of a plant for
processing fermentation residues into fertilizers
(ZIM)
Duration: 10/2009-09/2011
Funding code: KF2198801RH9
Ministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Landwirt-
schaft, Natur- und Verbraucherschutz des Landes
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Reducing food waste – identifying causes and
options for action in North Rhine-Westphalia
(iSuN)
Duration: 09/2012-02/2012
Funding code: 17-06�03�01-04/2011
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
Use of carbon contained in wastewater from
certain textile nishing processes for biogas pro-
duction - Phase 1: Investigation of the suitability
of wastewater from certain substreams
Duration: 08/2009-05/2010
Funding code: AZ 26808
Technical centre and laboratory 79 78 Technical centre and laboratory
COOPERATION PARTNERS AND CLIENTS
#
2G Bio-Energietechnik GmbH, Heek
3N Kompetenzzentrum Niedersachsen e� V�, Werlte
A
Abfallwirtschaftsgesellschaft des Kreises Warendorf
mbH, Ennigerloh
Agraferm Technologies AG, Pfaenhofen
Agrar + -Ernährungsforum Oldenburger Münsterland
e� V�, Vechta
AGRAVIS Raieisen AG, Münster
AiF, Berlin
Alba Baving GmbH, Neuenkirchen
Amt für Klimaschutz und Nachhaltigkeit des Kreises
Steinfurt
AOC Oost, Almelo (NL)
Archimedes Facility Management GmbH, Bad Oeyn-
hausen
B
BETEBE GmbH, Vreden
Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertatal
Bezirksregierung Münster, Münster
BioConstruct GmbH, Melle
Bio-energiecluster Oost Nederland, Enschede (NL)
Biores e� V�, Steinfurt
BlueMethano, Berlin
B�T�G� Biomass Technology Group B�V�, Enschede
(NL)
Budelmann Elektronik, Münster
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirt-
schaft
Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz,
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
B&R Energie GmbH, Saerbeck
C
CAH Dronten, Dronten (NL)
CAJ-Werkstatt - Bildungsstätte Saerbeck, Saerbeck
Canter Cremers Advies, Ulft (NL)
C�A�R�M�E�N e� V�, Straubing
Cluster EnergieForschung�NRW, Düsseldorf
Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese GmbH, Osnabrück
D
Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Osnabrück
Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum DBFZ,
Leipzig
DGMK – Deutsche Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für
Erdöl, Erdgas und Kohle e� V�, Hamburg
dGTecs GmbH - Umwelttechnik & Handel, Hildesheim
Die Ezienz-Agentur NRW, Duisburg
DNL-contact GmbH & Co�KG, Steinfurt
Döpik Umwelttechnik GmbH, Stadtlohn
Duurzaam4Life, Varsseveld (NL)
E
Ecologic-Institut für Internationale und Europäische
Umweltpolitik, Berlin
ee – energy engineers GmbH, Essen
EMCEL (EMC), Köln
Emsland-Stärke GmbH, Emlichheim
Enapter AG, Saerbeck
EnergieAgentur�NRW, Düsseldorf
Entsorgungsgesellschaft Steinfurt mbH, Altenberge
enveco GmbH Energie und Umwelt, Münster
EnviTec Biogas AG, Lohne
EUREGIO, Gronau/Enschede (NL)
F
Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoe e� V� (FNR)
Farmer-Automatic, Laer
FG Kalk und Mörtel e� V�, Köln
Foreco Dalfsen, Dalfsen (NL)
Friedrich Hippe Maschinenfabrik & Gerätebau GmbH,
Hagen a� T� W�
G
GAP GmbH, Velen
Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e� V�
Gebr� Groß GbR – Lohnbetrieb, Löningen
Geügelhof Möllenbeck, Sassenberg//Füchtdorf
Gelsenwasser AG, Gelsenkirchen
Gemeinde Altenberge
Gemeinde Ascheberg
Gemeinde Beelen
Gemeinde Ennigerloh
Gemeinde Everswinkel
Gemeinde Havixbeck
Gemeinde Heek
Gemeinde Heiden
Gemeinde Hopsten
Gemeinde Ladbergen
Gemeinde Laar
Gemeinde Legden
Gemeinde Lienen
Gemeinde Lotte
Gemeinde Metelen
Gemeinde Mettingen
Gemeinde Much
Gemeinde Neuenkirchen
Gemeinde Nordkirchen
Gemeinde Nordwalde
Gemeinde Nottuln
Gemeinde Ostbevern
Gemeinde Raesfeld
Gemeinde Recke
Gemeinde Reken
Gemeinde Rosendahl
Gemeinde Saerbeck
Gemeinde Schöppingen
Gemeinde Senden
Gemeinde Südlohn
Gemeinde Wadersloh
Gemeinde Wessterkappeln
Gemeinde Wettringen
GeoDok, Bielefeld
Gertec GmbH, Essen
Gesellschaft für Energiekonversion, Marsberg
Glunz AG - Werk Kaisersesch, Kaisersesch
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt Institut für Molekulare
Biowissenschaften, Frankfurt/Main
Groot Zevert Loon- en Grondverzetbedrijf, Beltrum
(NL)
Grünes Zentrum Agrar-Service GmbH, Warendorf
H
H2-BV, Zwolle (NL)
Hanze Wetlands B�V�, Appingedam (NL)
Hochschule Ingolstadt, Ingolstadt
Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Arnheim/
Nijmegen (NL)
HoSt B�V�, Enschede (NL)
Huvepharma, Soa (Bulgarien)
HZDR - Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
I
IEP, Fachhoschule Münster
IFEU – Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung
GmbH, Heidelberg
IMEnz Bioengineering, Groningen (NL)
Industrieberatung Umwelt GbR, Wistedt i� d� Nord-
heide
Infront Consulting & Management, Hamburg
Infracor GmbH, Marl
infas enermetric, Greven
J
Jaske & Wolf Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, Lingen/Ems
JDV Ensys, Nijmegen (NL)
K
Klass-Filtertechnik GmbH, Türkenfeld
Kreis Steinfurt, Steinfurt
Kreisverwaltung Cochem-Zell, Cochem
L
Landesamt für Ernährungswirtschaft und Jagd NRW,
Düsseldorf
Landesumweltamt NRW, Düsseldorf
Landkreis Coesfeld
Landkreis Borken
Landkreis Osnabrück
Landkreis Steinfurt
Landkreis Warendorf
Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Landwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen Bezirksstelle
Emsland, Meppen
Landwirtschaftskammer NRW, Münster
Landwirtschaft und Kornbrennerei Glitz-Ehringhau-
sen, Werne
Lohmann GmbH, Emsdetten
Lohnunternehmen Moormann-Schmitz GmbH, Kluse
M
Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft
Ministerium für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft, Natur- und
Verbraucherschutz
Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisie-
rung und Energie
Molkerei Naarmann, Neuenkirchen
Molkerei Wiegert, Velen
Moormann-Schmitz GmbH, Kluse
COOPERATION PARTNERS AND CLIENTS
Technikum_Kooperationspartner
Technical centre and laboratory 81 80 Technical centre and laboratory
COOPERATION PARTNERS AND CLIENTS
N
NaRoTec e� V�, Bad Sassendorf
Native Power Solutions, Emsdetten
Nordluft Wärme- und Lüftungstechnik GmbH & Co�
KG, Lohne
O
Ölmühle Daniels, Hamminkeln
OTS GmbH, Rheine
P
PlanEt Biogastechnik GmbH, Vreden
Prodede Biomass bv, Enschede (NL)
Prognos AG – Europäisches Zentrum für Wirtschafts-
forschung und Strategieberatung, Düsseldorf
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Berlin und Jülich
Provincie Gelderland, Arnhem (NL)
Provincie Groningen, Groningen (NL)
Provincie Overijssel, Zwolle (NL)
Q
Qualovis Farmer Automatic Energy GmbH, Laer
R
Raieisen-Warengenossenschaft Emsland-Süd eG,
Lünne
Regio Achterhoek, Doetinchem (NL)
REW Regenerative Energie Wirtschaftssysteme
GmbH, Quakenbrück
RIELA - Karl-Heinz Knoop e�K�, Riesenbeck
ROM3D, Harfsen (NL)
Rückert NatUrgas GmbH, Lauf/Peg
R� Wessendorf Agrar-Service GmbH & Co� KG, Och-
trup
S
SaerVE · Saerbecker Ver- und Entsorgungsgesell-
schaft mbH, Saerbeck
Saxion Hogeschool, Enschede (NL)
Setex Textil GmbH, Dingden
Stadt Borgholzhausen
Stadt-Land-Fluss, Städtebau und Stadtplanung,
Bonn
Stadtverwaltung Damme, Damme
Stadtwerke Lengerich GmbH, Lengerich
Stadt Ahaus
Stadt Ahlen
Stadt Beckum
Stadt Billerbeck
Stadt Bocholt
Stadt Borken
Stadt Coesfeld
Stadt Drensteinfurt
Stadt Dülmen
Stadt Emsdetten
Stadt Ennigerloh
Stadt Gescher
Stadt Greven
Stadt Gronau
Stadt Hamminkeln
Stadt Hörstel
Stadt Horstmar
Stadt Ibbenbüren
Stadt Isselburg
Stadt Lengerich
Stadt Lüdinghausen
Stadt Münster
Stadt Ochtrup
Stadt Oelde
Stadt Olfen
Stadt Rhede
Stadt Rheine
Stadt Sassenberg
Stadt Sendenhorst
Stadt Stadtlohn
Stadt Steinfurt
Stadt Tecklenburg
Stadt Telgte
Stadt Velen
Stadt Vreden
Stadt Warendorf
Stefan Steverding Sondermaschinen- und Vorrich-
tungsbau GmbH, Stadtlohn
Stichting Bio-energiecluster Oost-Nederland, Enschede
(NL)
Stichting Biomassa, Aalten (NL)
Stichting Groen Gas Nederland, Blaricum (NL)
Stichting kiEMT, Arnhem (NL)
Stimuland, Vilsteren (NL)
T
THiEL Fördertechnik GmbH, Löningen
TH Ingolstadt, Institut für neue Energie-Systeme (InES)
TAFH Münster GmbH, Münster
U
Universität Hohenheim, Institut für Lebensmittelwis-
senschaft und Biotechnologie, Stuttgart
Universität Twente, Enschede (NL)
Inenergie B�V�, Utrecht (NL)
UTEC Ingenieurbüro, Bremen
V
Verband der Nordwestdeutschen Textil- und Beklei-
dungsindustrie e� V�, Münster
W
Wessling Holding GmbH & Co� KG, Altenberge
Willenbrink Stadtentwicklung & Kommunikation,
Greven
WIMEX Agrarprodukte, Regenstauf
Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für den Kreis
Borken mbH, Ahaus
Wirtschaftsförderung Kreis Coesfeld GmbH, Dülmen
Wirtschaftsförderungs- und Entwicklungsgesell-
schaft Steinfurt (WESt), Steinfurt
WI Windinvest GmbH, Billerbeck
Z
ZNR Haus Düsse, Bad Sassendorf
COOPERATION PARTNERS AND CLIENTS
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FUNDING TABLE
Funding table development of the research group of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elmar Brügging and
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christof Wetter
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DIRECTIONS
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und nutzen Sie die 3.Einfahrt links in Richtung GRIPS bzw. auf den Parkplatz P4. Sobald Sie eingebogen
sind, nden Sie rechts das GebäudeJ (Kalksandsteinbau mit verzinktem Dach). Dort nden Sie uns im
Obergeschoss.
Building J
(E-Mobility Center)
Laboratory/T
echnology Center
GRIPS III Research Hall
Saerbeck
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elmar Brügging
Mobile +49 179 5495 281
E-Mail bruegging@fh-muenster.de
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christof Wetter
Mobile +49 171 9222 933
E-Mail wetter@fh-muenster.de
EDITOR
Laboratory for Environmental Technology
Research Team Prof. Brügging und Prof. Wetter
Stegerwaldstr. 39
48565 Steinfurt
Tel +49 2551 9627 25
Fax +49 2551 9627 17
www.fh-muenster.de
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elmar Brügging
bruegging@fh-muenster.de
Mobile +49 179 5495 281
Prof. Dr. -Ing. Christof Wetter
wetter@fh-muenster.de
Mobile +49 171 9222 933
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