Renningen: Master Thesis in Techno-Economic Optimization of a Load Flexible Power-to-Methanol Process

Company Description

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Job Description

The intermittency of renewable energy sources leads to flexible operation of subsequent processes such as electrolysis and methanol synthesis in power-to-methanol plants. For minimum levelized costs of methanol (LCOM) an optimization of the unit operations is necessary. Therefore, the following work packages should be addressed in your assignment.

• During your thesis you will conduct an extensive literature research including the derivation of component prices.
• You will validate the operation strategy.
• Furthermore, you will select and implement a suitable optimization method for an existing process simulation.
• Finally, your area of ​​responsibility includes the techno-economic optimization of the process chain with respect to LCOM for different use-cases including the potential of heat integration and the identification of key parameters and their sensitivities.

Qualifications

• Education: Master studies in the field of Chemical and Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering or comparable with good grades
• Experience and Knowledge: in numerical optimization methods and programming (Python); basic understanding of water electrolysis
• Personality and Working Practice: you are well organized, able to communicate effectively with team members and work independently
• Languages: fluent in English, German is a plus

Additional Information

Start: according to prior agreement
Duration: 6 months

Requirement for this thesis is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

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Kevin Danila (Functional Department)
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Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Research