For the Thermal combustion department we are looking for interns! The following internships / graduation assignments are available. Apply using the apply button and select the (graduation) internship you are interested in.

Design new flue gas condenser

Suitable for BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy;

HoSt Thermal technology B.V. realises biomass fired power plants in which fuel is converted into renewable energy via combustion. A flue gas condenser, located downstream a boiler, can increase the overall efficiency of the plant by extracting additional condensation heat from the flue gas. The heat will be transferred to a low temperature cooling circuit. HoSt has several flue gas condensers in own operation and has knowledge and experience with them. The objective of this assignment is to continue/improve the design of the flue gas condenser and its auxiliary equipment in order to be ready to instal a complete system at new plants. 

Your tasks:

• Familiarise with all components and the main design of a biomass plant;

• Study and evaluate the existing flue gas condenser systems;

• Develop/improve the flue gas condenser and its auxiliary equipment;

• Produce the required calculations, drawings, and report;

• Present the new design within the team.

Who are you?

• BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy;

• Interested in sustainable energy technology;

• Plan-minded and independent worker.

What do we offer?

• Working at the technology forefront of the energy transition;

• Groundbreaking tech company in the field of biofuels, carbon capture and thermal conversion;

• Minimum wage based on 40 hours per week for interns with an EU working license

• Lots of responsibility and room for own initiatives;

• Professional support, guidance and insights;

• Interesting international environment only a 5-minute walk from the ‘Kennispark’ train station in Enschede;

• Nice and sustainable welcome gift;

• A dynamic, energetic, passionate young team;

• Flexibility in working from home / office.

Interested?

Please apply using the apply button. General questions can be addressed to Bart Berteler, internship coördinator at internship@host.nl.