Internships Thermal Technology
Netherlands, Overijssel, EnschedeInternships
Job description
For the Thermal Technology 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.
Optimisation Emissions
Optimize the control of emissions for a biomass-fired plant by executing tests and measurements on-site at one of the biomass-fired heat and power plants of HoSt in the Netherlands.
Your tasks:
- Familiarize yourself with the design of the combustion system of a biomass fired plant and study theoretical backgrounds;
- Study the presently used emission control methods and available measured data;
- Testing a new emission reduction system in an existing plant and performing measurements on-site;
- Advise an optimal emission control method based on actual results of executed measurements.
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Characterisation of Fuels
For the combustion plants of HoSt a variety of fuels can be applied. A structured method to characterize a fuel shall be developed. Practical testing is an important part of this assignment. Focus is on plastic-containing fuels.
Your tasks:
Familiarize yourself with all components of a Biomass Plant;
- Study and analyze fuel types and develop a dedicated test plan;
- Execute tests with several fuel types;
- Improve the test method based on gained experience.
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Development of a Plant Monitor in a Biomass Plant
Develop an online plant monitor showing most relevant KPI’s based on measured, calculated and additional data of a biomass-fired boiler plant / biomass-fired heat and power plant.
Your tasks:
Familiarize yourself with all components of a Biomass Plant;
- Design an interface to make measured data available for calculation and analysis (live data, trended data, saved data, etc.);
- Develop a first compact version of an online Plant Monitor showing calculated KPI's, limits and actual data in trends;
- Optimize this first version with input from future users;
- Advise implementation plan for a fully functional Plant Monitor.
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Job requirements
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 / Monthly fixed fee of € 400 based on 40 hours per week for students without an EU working license. Please note: it depends on your type of internship at HoSt which fee you receive;
- 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 Mariëtte Huis in `t Veld, internship coordinator at internship@host.nl. For questions and more details about the internship please contact Albert Ter Maat or Huub Ratering (Hiring Managers) on +31 (0) 53 - 460 90 80.
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About HoSt Group
Realising the greatest challenge we have ever known: the energy transition. That's what we do at the HoSt Group. With a strong and talented team, a deeply rooted entrepreneurial culture, innovative technologies and the many international successes and milestones, we are making this transition possible. Our team of over 375 employees, spread across 7 countries and with offices in the US and Europe, is committed to technological solutions and innovations for renewable energy worldwide and is dedicated to achieving sustainability ambitions.
HoSt Group is a large family company and came into existence in 1991 as a result of the joint-venture between Holec Projects and Stork, two well-established suppliers of energy systems. HoSt has grown into a global industry-leader in the field of technology to transform waste into bioenergy and valuable end-products. We engineer, build, and maintain bioenergy systems producing sustainable energy and valuable end-products from residual streams, striving to a zero-waste society.