Thesis (M): Technical and economic evaluation of pyrolysis gases with oxyfuel
Bioenergy in combination with CO2 capture (BECCS or BECCU) is seen by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as a key technology for preventing a climate catastrophe. Work with us to develop an energy and mass balance with profitability calculations based on a newly constructed plant in the EU-funded NET-fuels project (www.net-fuels.eu).
What you will do
Expanding a Sankey diagram with the upper heating value, addition of sulfur species, reagents and waste products in the process Evaluation of mass and energy measurements from the pilot plant and subsequent balancing of the model with the measured data Support with the commissioning and testing of the pilot plant Calculation of the internal rate of return, cost-benefit analysis and decision curve analysis based on an existing analysis using the net present value method
What you bring to the table
Must have: Degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, environmental science or computer science Knowledge of the Python programming language Nice to have: Interest in plant engineering, chemistry, oil and gas, pyrolysis and CO2 capture Very good knowledge of English and willingness to write a paper in English Willingness to help with plant operation on site German language skills
What you can expect
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.
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Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this position: Mr. Christian Groves phone: +49 (0) 9661 8155-631
Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT
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Requisition Number: 77057 Application Deadline:
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