Master's Thesis: Use of Heat Pumps for Energy-Efficient Supply Air Heating of Fluidized Bed Systems

Analysis of plant and process data and identification of heat sources and heat sinks. Investigation of various heat pump technologies. Conducting pinch analyses to identify waste heat potentials. Development of design methods (temperature levels, power ranges, integration concepts). Preparation of economic analyses (CAPEX, OPEX, payback period). Compilation of results into an applicable design tool. Evaluation of further potentials for heat recovery in the plant environment.

Studies in process engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field. Interest in thermal processes, heat pumps and energy efficiency. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and ideally heat integration. Analytical mindset and a structured, independent way of working. Enjoyment of combining theoretical approaches with practical issues.