For the Bright Renewables engineering 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.
The internships on this page are:
1: Biogas Upgrader Combined Pre-treatment skid.
2: Biogas Upgrader High SC Membrane Systems.
3: Carbon Capture Field Data Validation with Model.
4. LCO2 Cooling Modelling.
5: LCO2 Energy Consumption Analysis.
6: Methanol Digital Twin.
7: Methanol Distillation of Side Product.
8. Methanol Transient Modelling.
1 Biogas Upgrader Combined Pre-treatment skid
Suitable for Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright delivers biogas upgrading systems, in these systems methane and carbon dioxide are separated using membrane technology. Thereby, the methane quality is enriched for injection in the natural gas grid (if required liquefaction is also possible). Furthermore, technology for the capture and liquefaction of CO₂ are also delivered. One of the next developments for Bright is the utilization of the captured CO₂ for production of renewable methanol.
In this internship, you will contribute to the detailed engineering and design of a combined pre-treatment skid—including cooling and filtration units—for Bright’s biogas upgrader systems. These systems are compact and containerized, designed to deliver high-efficiency gas separation in limited space. The focus of your work will be on developing an integrated pre-treatment module that ensures optimal gas quality before membrane separation, while minimizing footprint, costs, and energy use. Using SolidWorks, you will design and refine layout concepts, select appropriate components, and develop innovative space-saving solutions to support the next generation of high-performance, compact biogas upgrading units.
Your tasks:
Understanding the current membrane based biogas upgrader;
Conceptualize all individual components;
Build several concepts in Solidworks;
Make a detailed pro & cons argumentation to find the optimal 3D-concept.
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2 Biogas Upgrader High SC Membrane Systems
Suitable for Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright delivers biogas upgrading systems, in these systems methane and carbon dioxide are separated using membrane technology. Thereby, the methane quality is enriched for injection in the natural gas grid (if required liquefaction is also possible). Furthermore, technology for the capture and liquefaction of CO₂ are also delivered. One of the next developments for Bright is the utilization of the captured CO₂ for production of renewable methanol.
In this internship, you will further develop high-selectivity-capacity (high SC) membrane systems for Bright’s next-generation biogas upgrader units. These advanced membranes enable highly efficient gas separation, and your role will focus on integrating them into compact, containerized solutions optimized for performance and scalability. Using SolidWorks, you will design and iterate system layouts, explore innovative configurations, and evaluate component integration, all with the goal of maximizing separation efficiency, space utilization, and energy performance in high SC membrane-based upgrading systems.
Your tasks:
Understanding the current membrane based biogas upgrader;
Conceptualize all individual components;
Build several concepts in Solidworks;
Make a detailed pro & cons argumentation to find the optimal 3D-concept.
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3 Carbon Capture Field Data Validation with Model
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright has developed carbon capture technology, with or without integrated CO₂ liquefaction systems. As these systems are now either operational or in the start-up phase, this internship will focus specifically on carbon capture installations, with the goal of supporting, evaluating, and enhancing their performance through rigorous validation efforts.
You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing field data from running systems and comparing it against theoretical predictions and simulation models. The primary objective is to validate and refine these models using real-world data, leading to a more precise understanding of energy consumption, CO₂ recovery efficiency, and the impact of key operational parameters.
Your tasks:
Monitoring and analysis of plant data;
Recommendations for improvement;
Research options for heat recovery and integration;
Set up model and verify with real data.
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4 LCO2 Cooling Modelling
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright has developed technology for liquefying CO₂ from biogas upgrading and carbon capture installations. With the first systems now installed and either starting up or in operation, this internship focuses on supporting these installations through advanced modeling. You will monitor system performance, collect and analyze operational data, and develop a combined model of the condensation and refrigeration equipment. The main objective is to gain deeper insight into CO₂ recovery and energy consumption, and to use these models to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency and system performance across current and future installations.
Your tasks:
Monitoring and analysis of plant data;
Recommendations for improvement;
Research options for heat recovery and integration;
Set up model and verify with real data.
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5 LCO2 Energy Consumption Analysis
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright has developed technology for liquefying CO₂ from biogas upgrading and carbon capture installations. With the first systems now installed and either starting up or in operation, this internship focuses on supporting these installations through advanced modeling and analysis. You will monitor system performance, collect and analyze operational data, and develop an integrated model of the condensation and refrigeration equipment. The primary objective is to perform a detailed energy consumption analysis, with a specific focus on understanding how total energy use varies as a function of key operating parameters such as feed composition, ambient conditions, process load, and refrigeration duty. The insights gained will be used to identify strategies for improving energy efficiency and optimizing performance in both existing and future installations.
Your tasks:
Monitoring and analysis of plant data;
Recommendations for improvement;
Research options for heat recovery and integration;
Set up model and verify with real data.
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6 Methanol Digital Twin
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright delivers biogas upgrading systems, in these systems methane and carbon dioxide are separated using membrane technology. Thereby, the methane quality is enriched for injection in the natural gas grid (if required liquefaction is also possible). Furthermore, technology for the capture and liquefaction of CO₂ are also delivered. One of the next developments for Bright is the utilization of the captured CO₂ for production of renewable methanol.
In this internship, you will work on the development of a demonstration set-up as well as contribute to the advancement of the future product line of methanol reactors. The aim of the internship is to enhance the understanding of the dynamic behaviour of the methanol reactor module through the creation of a digital twin—a virtual representation of the physical system. This digital twin will be developed via a modelling assignment and used as a tool for real-time performance monitoring, system optimization, and predictive analysis. Ultimately, the digital twin will support both current operations and the design of next-generation methanol systems.
Your tasks:
Evaluation of causes and influences on dynamic operation;
Detail design of process equipment;
Modelling and validate the dynamic nature of the process equipment involved;
Technology sizing/compliance to the technology portfolio of the HoSt group;
Techno-economic assessment of made designs;
Create an overall model, and controller structure for the dynamic operation of the methanol system.
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7 Methanol Distillation of Side Product
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright delivers biogas upgrading systems, in these systems methane and carbon dioxide are separated using membrane technology. Thereby, the methane quality is enriched for injection in the natural gas grid (if required liquefaction is also possible). Furthermore, technology for the capture and liquefaction of CO₂ are also delivered. One of the next developments for Bright is the utilization of the captured CO₂ for production of renewable methanol.
In this internship, you will work on the development of a demonstration set-up as well as contribute to the future product line associated with methanol reactor systems. The focus of the internship is to design and optimize a distillation column for the separation and purification of a key side product formed during methanol synthesis. Through a dedicated modelling and design assignment, you will evaluate process conditions, column configurations, and separation efficiencies. The resulting design will serve both as a basis for experimental validation and as a blueprint for integration into current and next-generation methanol production systems.
Your tasks:
Evaluation of causes and influences on dynamic operation;
Detail design of process equipment;
Detail Engineering process equipment involved;
Technology sizing/compliance to the technology portfolio of the HoSt group;
Techno-economic assessment of made designs;
Create an overall model, and controller structure for the dynamic operation of the methanol system.
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8 Methanol Transient Modelling
Suitable for BSc / MSc in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy
Bright delivers biogas upgrading systems, in these systems methane and carbon dioxide are separated using membrane technology. Thereby, the methane quality is enriched for injection in the natural gas grid (if required liquefaction is also possible). Furthermore, technology for the capture and liquefaction of CO₂ are also delivered. One of the next developments for Bright is the utilization of the captured CO₂ for production of renewable methanol.
In this internship, you will contribute to the development of a demonstration set-up and support the future product line of methanol reactors. The primary objective is to deepen the understanding of the transient (dynamic) behaviour of the methanol reactor module under varying operational conditions. This will be achieved through a modelling assignment focused on transient simulations, capturing time-dependent responses of the system such as start-up, shut-down, and load changes. The developed model will be a key tool in both the design and optimization of current and next-generation methanol reactor systems, with potential applications in control strategy development and performance prediction under real-world dynamic scenarios.
uction systems.
Your tasks:
Evaluation of causes and influences on dynamic operation;
Detail design of process equipment;
Modelling and validate the dynamic nature of the process equipment involved;
Technology sizing/compliance to the technology portfolio of the HoSt group;
Techno-economic assessment of made designs;
Create an overall model, and controller structure for the dynamic operation of the methanol system.
