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

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Employment type: Limited
Working hours: Full-Time
Joblocation: Renningen

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.

  • 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

  • Work-life balance: Flexible working in terms of time, place and working model.
  • Health & Sport: Wide range of health and sports activities.
  • Childcare: Intermediary service for childcare services.
  • Employee discounts: Discounts for employees.
  • Room for creativity: Space for creative work.
  • In-house social counseling and care services: Social counselling and intermediary service for care services.

The recruitment contact or superior will be happy to provide information about the individual benefit plan.

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