Geothermal energy power plants in the Netherlands
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Herman de Groot Research: Geothermal energy power plants in the Netherlands Herman de Groot engineers foresees a great opportunity for combined heat and power (CHP) plants in the Netherlands, that will reduce CO₂ emissions and produces renewable energy. The main goal of the CHP plant is to produce electricity. During the production of electricity, high temperature heat will be the byproduct. With these two energy flows cold temperatures can be generated too. Therefore one CHP plant can produce three energy products that can be supplied to the energy market: electricity, cooling and heat. The production of these three types of energy can be a promising technology that needs to be further investigated. To ensure the CHP is a realistic and feasible option for the production of renewable energy, the following aspects have to be examined: technical concept/ possibilities, development of production facilities, investment costs, exploitation results, marketing, finance, legal, lifecycle, environmental effects, safety, politics, governmental, social and organizational. Currently decision-making (e.g. governments or consortia) in deep geothermal projects is mainly based on short term investment costs. But the impact of such plants have to be explored in a more integrated approach to acquire insight in the true additional value. To investigate all the aspects mentioned above we are looking for a multidisciplinary team of graduating students. All results will lead to a combined integral research for geothermal energy power plants in the Netherlands. We are looking for a team of the following students (although you don’t have to apply as a team): 1.
Student (s):
2. 3.
Student (s): Student (s):
technical: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy sciences, sustainable energy technology, geosciences business and/ or management sciences commercial/ economics/ marketing and communication
Project description – technical Technical design of a geothermal combined heat, cold and power plant in the Netherlands Design a concept for a geothermal plant that is able to generate electricity and usable heat and cold for the built environment. The design needs to be feasible and exploitable in the Netherlands. Method of validation of the design has to be determined with the student. One of the options is setting up a simulation model using an integrated model approach, like TRNSYS, Matlab Simulink, etcetera. The design has to be applicable at multiple locations in the Netherlands, therefore the principle of the design has the be determined for the ideal conditions. After that the possible feasible location should be determined. Questions that needs to be answered with this research are: Main question: Is it feasible to design, realize and exploit a geothermal energy plant in the Netherlands for heat, cold and electricity?
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Possible sub questions: Is the deep subsurface of the Netherlands, at different locations, suitable for a geothermal energy plant? (simulations of the subsurface with known data of TNO) What is the system principle of the underground installations, above ground installations and distribution network? Exactly how much energy (Electricity, heat, cold) can be utilized? Where are suitable locations in the Netherlands? Is it possible to validate the design, what are the results ? What is the estimate of investment costs and profits of the complete principle? Project description – Business/ economics/ marketing Business case/ feasibility study & business model Develop a business model with an integrated approach on feasibility of (deep) geothermal plants. Many business models currently focus only on financial aspects (investment + exploitation costs), but decision making on whether or not to realize a CHP should be based on many more aspects. This graduation project should add social and environmental (true value) aspects to the business case (see figure): Political aspects Environmental Social Legal Etc. Main question: Develop a business model with an integrated approach on feasibility of (deep) geothermal projects, covering all aspects (e.g. social, economic, and environmental). Sub questions: What is the impact of the CHP on the following topics: political aspects, environmental, social, legal, etcetera. Compare to current trend of social cost benefit analyses A quantitative approach to aid decision making Create an integrated approach on feasibility, based on lifecycle decision making processes Through this integrated approach develop insight in the true value of geothermal energy projects Method can be used in national politics regarding renewable energy and in actual projects. Business model: How to organise the development and exploitation of CHP plants: what business models to implement? Integrated approach on the following aspects in the business model: government, financial/ technical, safety, legal, social, environmental, etc. Who are the stakeholders in current (deep) geothermal projects? What are their interests? Which bottlenecks can be expected in the development and exploitation? How to market (deep) geothermal energy plants to the government? And to potential participants? How to involve them? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or in case you would like to join the team! Our email address: [email protected], telephone number: +31 (0)33 432 08 89. We look forward to meet you!
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Location Herman de Groot Engineers is located in a characteristic building at the NijverheidswegNoord 74a, near the centre of Amersfoort. The office is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking.
Workspace Everyone who follows an internship or graduation project at Herman de Groot will have their own workplace with PC in our open-plan office. You're surrounded by a professional team of experts who, you can ask any questions you might have.
Period The duration of your time at Herman de Groot Engineers depends on your study program and your assignment. This may vary from weeks to several months.
Compensation Herman de Groot has the following fees: For all HBO (bachelor) programs a placement fee applies of € 150 per month. All WO (Master) programs a placement fee applies of € 350 per month.
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Herman de Groot Research: Geothermal energy power plants in the Netherlands Herman de Groot engineers foresees a great opportunity for combined heat and power (CHP) plants in the Netherlands, that will reduce CO₂ emissions and produces renewable energy. The main goal of the CHP plant is to produce electricity. During the production of electricity, high temperature heat will be the byproduct. With these two energy flows cold temperatures can be generated too. Therefore one CHP plant can produce three energy products that can be supplied to the energy market: electricity, cooling and heat. The production of these three types of energy can be a promising technology that needs to be further investigated. To ensure the CHP is a realistic and feasible option for the production of renewable energy, the following aspects have to be examined: technical concept/ possibilities, development of production facilities, investment costs, exploitation results, marketing, finance, legal, lifecycle, environmental effects, safety, politics, governmental, social and organizational. Currently decision-making (e.g. governments or consortia) in deep geothermal projects is mainly based on short term investment costs. But the impact of such plants have to be explored in a more integrated approach to acquire insight in the true additional value. To investigate all the aspects mentioned above we are looking for a multidisciplinary team of graduating students. All results will lead to a combined integral research for geothermal energy power plants in the Netherlands. We are looking for a team of the following students (although you don’t have to apply as a team): 1.
Student (s):
2. 3.
Student (s): Student (s):
technical: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy sciences, sustainable energy technology, geosciences business and/ or management sciences commercial/ economics/ marketing and communication
Project description – technical Technical design of a geothermal combined heat, cold and power plant in the Netherlands Design a concept for a geothermal plant that is able to generate electricity and usable heat and cold for the built environment. The design needs to be feasible and exploitable in the Netherlands. Method of validation of the design has to be determined with the student. One of the options is setting up a simulation model using an integrated model approach, like TRNSYS, Matlab Simulink, etcetera. The design has to be applicable at multiple locations in the Netherlands, therefore the principle of the design has the be determined for the ideal conditions. After that the possible feasible location should be determined. Questions that needs to be answered with this research are: Main question: Is it feasible to design, realize and exploit a geothermal energy plant in the Netherlands for heat, cold and electricity?
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Possible sub questions: Is the deep subsurface of the Netherlands, at different locations, suitable for a geothermal energy plant? (simulations of the subsurface with known data of TNO) What is the system principle of the underground installations, above ground installations and distribution network? Exactly how much energy (Electricity, heat, cold) can be utilized? Where are suitable locations in the Netherlands? Is it possible to validate the design, what are the results ? What is the estimate of investment costs and profits of the complete principle? Project description – Business/ economics/ marketing Business case/ feasibility study & business model Develop a business model with an integrated approach on feasibility of (deep) geothermal plants. Many business models currently focus only on financial aspects (investment + exploitation costs), but decision making on whether or not to realize a CHP should be based on many more aspects. This graduation project should add social and environmental (true value) aspects to the business case (see figure): Political aspects Environmental Social Legal Etc. Main question: Develop a business model with an integrated approach on feasibility of (deep) geothermal projects, covering all aspects (e.g. social, economic, and environmental). Sub questions: What is the impact of the CHP on the following topics: political aspects, environmental, social, legal, etcetera. Compare to current trend of social cost benefit analyses A quantitative approach to aid decision making Create an integrated approach on feasibility, based on lifecycle decision making processes Through this integrated approach develop insight in the true value of geothermal energy projects Method can be used in national politics regarding renewable energy and in actual projects. Business model: How to organise the development and exploitation of CHP plants: what business models to implement? Integrated approach on the following aspects in the business model: government, financial/ technical, safety, legal, social, environmental, etc. Who are the stakeholders in current (deep) geothermal projects? What are their interests? Which bottlenecks can be expected in the development and exploitation? How to market (deep) geothermal energy plants to the government? And to potential participants? How to involve them? Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or in case you would like to join the team! Our email address: [email protected], telephone number: +31 (0)33 432 08 89. We look forward to meet you!
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www.hermandegroot.nl
Practical info
Location Herman de Groot Engineers is located in a characteristic building at the NijverheidswegNoord 74a, near the centre of Amersfoort. The office is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking.
Workspace Everyone who follows an internship or graduation project at Herman de Groot will have their own workplace with PC in our open-plan office. You're surrounded by a professional team of experts who, you can ask any questions you might have.
Period The duration of your time at Herman de Groot Engineers depends on your study program and your assignment. This may vary from weeks to several months.
Compensation Herman de Groot has the following fees: For all HBO (bachelor) programs a placement fee applies of € 150 per month. All WO (Master) programs a placement fee applies of € 350 per month.
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