Job description
Development of straw pretreatment systems HoSt Biogas builds aerobic digesting installation where biogas can be produced from a wide range of feedstocks. The biogas can be upgraded to an equivalent of natural gas. Some feedstocks can be directly fed to the digesters, but in practice often this is not the case. Contaminants are present, particles are too big or the biomass itself cannot yet be easily digested. One such feedstock is straw. From straw potentially a lot of biogas can be produced. The EU potential is nearly 100 billion m3 natural gas, however for the bacteria this is a (very) difficult feedstock. And it is a easy floating material. It is also very dry and have a high chloride content Some kind of mechanical/thermal/chemical treatment is required to pretreat the straw so it is ready to be digested. HoSt has done a very broad research on several pretreatment methods on lab scale and some are tested in practice, but are not optimal yet. HoSt Biogas wants to be able to have straw as a potential feedstock for the digesters The goal is to design the optimal system How could the straw be pretreated and how can this pretreated straw be fed into the digester? HoSt has already done some research on this and there are also (many) technologies on the market, but which one is best? Your tasks: Clarifying and specifying the requirements of a straw pretreatment system; Evaluating and Contacting suppliers of straw pretreatment systems and performing reference visits; Develop our own system; Developing standard layouts, arrangements of equipment with the chosen supplier incl. general alignments; Due to relationship built up; Investigating options to feed pretreated straw into the digester; Comparing different options. CAPEX / OPEX / Gas yield increase etc
HoSt Group: HoSt, as a technology-focused family company, is stepping up by offering effective and sustainable renewable energy projects that address both the climate crisis and waste management challenges. Harnessing innovation to solve pressing challenges. By transforming methane-emitting waste into renewable biofuels, renewable gases, and heat and power, and leveraging cutting-edge technology we drive the transition towards cleaner energy solutions. With an innovative spirit and a commitment to global deployment, we aim to lead the energy transition while offering economically viable and environmentally impactful technologies and services.