Internships Thermal Technology

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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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.