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Dr Alfred Herritsch

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Department: Chemical and Process Engineering

Email: alfred.herritsch@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694074

Office: Link Rm 404

Languages: English, German

About
Research / Creative works
Supervision

Fields of Research

  • Drying applications
  • Process optimisation
  • Python in chemical and process engineering
  • E-Learning

Researcher Summary

My research interests are in the area of mathematical modelling and optimisation of chemical processes, immersive learning applications and the implementation of information technology tools into the chemical and process engineering curriculum.

Classic chemical engineering focuses on the development of processes, which turn raw materials into valuable products. My interests lay in the optimisation and the improvement of the fundamental understanding of certain sub-processes (unit-operations) including drying (timber and other biomaterials) and extraction/purification of valuable products (e.g. anthocyanins from blackcurrants).

Processing plants can be described in various ways such as text, 3D drawing, process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams and three-dimensional photography. My second area of interest focuses on the integration of the different process representations into a single software application to increase the general understanding of the process in question. In the near future, I anticipate that these immersive learning systems will assist during the initial employment phase, the health and safety induction, the plant maintenance and the process fault discovery.

In my role as Senior Tutor, I am interested in improving learning outcomes and improving our students’ skill-sets to equip them well for their professional carrier. The open-source programming language Python is widely accepted and applied to solve engineering problems and analysing data. I am currently incorporating Python into the curriculum and assisting students and academics solving mathematical problems.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Chemical & Process; Separation Processes; Simulation, Control and Computer Modelling

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Severinsen I., Herritsch A. and Watson M. (2021) Modelling kinetic, thermodynamic and operational effects in a steam methane reformer. Part A: reformer output. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c04909. (Journal Articles)
  • Severinsen I., Herritsch A. and Watson M. (2021) Modelling kinetic, thermodynamic and operational effects in a steam methane reformer. Part B: carbon formation. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c04910. (Journal Articles)
  • Holt J., Herritsch A. and Watson M. (2019) Modelling carbon formation using thermodynamic and kinetic methods in a steam methane reformer over nickel catalysts. In Chemeca 2019: Chemical Engineering Megatrends and Elements: 197-205. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Marshall AT. and Herritsch A. (2018) Understanding how the oxygen evolution reaction kinetics influences electrochemical wastewater oxidation. Electrochimica Acta 282: 448-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2018.06.065. (Journal Articles)
  • Marshall AT. and Herritsch A. (2018) Understanding the Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions Through Microkinetic Models. In ECS Transactions 85(11): 121-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1149/08511.0121ecst. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Holt J., Kreusser J., Herritsch A. and Watson MJ. (2017) Numerical Modelling of a Steam Methane Reformer. ANZIAM Journal: Electronic Supplement 59: C112-C127. http://dx.doi.org/10.21914/anziamj.v59i0.12635. (Journal Articles)
  • Holt J., Kreusser J., Herritsch A. and Watson MJ. (2017) Numerical Modelling of a Steam Methane. Auckland, New Zealand: THE 13TH ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AND APPLICATIONS CONFERENCE, 29 Nov-1 Dec 2017. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Mitrovic A., Gostomski P., Herritsch A. and Dimitrova V. (2017) Improving presentation skills of first-year engineering students using Active Video Watching. In Huda N; Inglis D; Tse N; Town G (Eds). : 809-816. Sydney: Australasian Association for Engineering Education. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Abdul Rahim EE., Dunser A., Unsworth K., McKinnon A., Billinghurst M., Gostomski P. and Herritsch A. (2013) Visiting a milk factory without gumboots: Students' attitudes towards a virtual field trip. In Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2013: 423-428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2013.6654475. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A. (Ed.) (2013) Formthotics Mobile. Apple iTunes. (Software / Code)
  • Herritsch A., Abdul Rahim E., Fee CJ., Morison KR. and Gostomski PA. (2013) An Interactive Virtual Tour of a Milk Powder Plant. Chemical Engineering Education 47(2): 107-114. (Journal Articles)
  • Abdul Rahim EE., Duenser A., Billinghurst M., Herritsch A., Unsworth K., Mckinnon A. and Gostomski P. (2012) A desktop virtual reality application for chemical and process engineering education. In Proceedings of the 24th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference: 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2414536.2414537. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A. and Nijdam JJ. (2012) A computational tool to investigate different drying methods for New Zealand indigenous red beech timber (Nothofagus fusca). Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 7(4): 555-562. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/apj.606. (Journal Articles)
  • Herritsch A., Gostomski P., Morison K., Rahim E., Dünser A., Young B., Fee C., Winchester J. and Cameron I. (2011) Recent developments with an immersive learning tool using a milk powder production application. Sydney, Australia: Chemeca 2011: Engineering A Better World.. (Oral Presentations)
  • Herritsch A., Gostomski P., Morison K., Rahim E., Dünser A., Young B., Fee C., Winchester J. and Cameron I. (2011) Recent Developments with an Immersive Learning Tool Using a Milk Powder Production Application. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A. and Nijdam JJ. (2010) The influence of climate on air-drying times of New Zealand's indigenous red beech timber. In Chemeca 2010: Engineering at the Edge: 1054-1064. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A., Dronfield D. and Nijdam JJ. (2010) Intermittent and Continuous Drying of Red Beech Timber From the Green Condition. Drying Technology 28(2): 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930903530287. (Journal Articles)
  • Herritsch A. (2009) Dealing with difficult to dry hardwoods. University of Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand: Revisiting Eucalypts. (Oral Presentations)
  • Herritsch A. and Nijdam J. (2009) An improved drying model for highly-impermeable hardwoods. Holzforschung 63(4): 464-471. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2009.075. (Journal Articles)
  • Herritsch A. and Nijdam JJ. (2009) Enhancing the viability of red beech production through improved kiln drying, steaming and colouring technology. In Proceedings: 107-126. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A. (2008) Observations on drying trials for New Zealand beech timber. Commodore Airport Hotel, Christchurch: Workshop on Indigenous Beech Drying. (Oral Presentations)
  • Herritsch A. (2008) Recommendation, estimated drying times and energy demands for air seasoning and conventional kiln drying of red beech. Commodore Airport Hotel, Christchurch: Workshop on Indigenous Beech Drying. (Oral Presentations)
  • Herritsch A., Dronfield J. and Nijdam J. (2008) Intermittent and continuous drying of red-beech timber from the green condition. In Proceedings of the 16th International Drying Symposium (IDS 2008). (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Herritsch A. (2007) Investigations on Wood Stability and Related Properties of Radiata Pine. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury. (Theses / Dissertations)
  • Herritsch A. and Pang S. (2007) Water Vapour Diffusion Coefficient in Radiata Pine.WQI Ltd. (Reports)
  • Herritsch A. and Jordan P. (2006) Mathematical Modelling of a Two-Stage Flo-Dry Sludge Dryer.Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. (Reports)
  • Pang S. and Herritsch A. (2005) Physical properties of earlywood and latewood of Pinus radiata D. Don: Anisotropic shrinkage, equilibrium moisture content and fibre saturation point. Holzforschung 59(6): 654-661. (Journal Articles)

Student Supervision

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  • Masters - Hunter H: Investigation into the Enzyme-aided Extraction and Macroporous Resin Purification of Anthocyanins from Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) (2020)
  • Honours - Bagheri S: Extraction of Anthocyanins from Blackcurrants
  • Honours - Boon C: CAPE’s Gas-Fired Steam Boiler
  • Honours - Duplan O: Test Kit Standardisation for the Analysis of Anthocyanins in Blackcurrants
  • Honours - Goldsmith K: Extraction and Purification of Betalain from Beetroot
  • Honours - Hayden A: Black Currant Extraction of Anthocyanins (2017)
  • Honours - Larsen B: The Drying Behaviour of Copra
  • Honours - Nimmo H: Tekapo Springs energy investigations
  • Honours - Oldfield L: Extraction of Betalains from Beetroot
  • Honours - Parkinson K: Extraction of Valuable By-Products from Red Grape Marc
  • Honours - Patterson C: Calibration of Near Infrared Spectrometer to Measure Moisture Content in Freeze Dried Peas (2017)
  • Honours - Spraggs J: Waitaki Bioscience Dry Granulation
  • Honours - Thomsen D: Inline Sensor for Biodiesel Production
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