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IEK-3 – Techno-ökonomische Systemanalyse
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Diploma & Master Thesis
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Background
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The Institute for techno-economic systems analysis (IEK-3) at Forschungszentrum Jülich uses its models and analyses to support decision-makers from science, politics and industry in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the energy system.
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As a key to the coupling of the energy sectors transport, electricity and heat, hydrogen can contribute significantly to the achievement of (inter)national climate targets. To this end, hydrogen must be produced as CO2-free as possible. An option that is currently frequently discussed is the production of turquoise hydrogen on the basis of methane pyrolysis, in which natural gas is thermally broken down into its components hydrogen and carbon in a high-temperature reactor. The solid carbon can then be used, for example, as a raw material for the production of lightweight construction materials or in battery production. The aim of this thesis is to determine a cost-optimized process chain for the production of inexpensive, preferably CO2-free turquoise hydrogen and, based on this, to evaluate the competitiveness of this process chain with hydrogen from other sources. For this purpose, the production of hydrogen and the reduction of carbon as well as the transport and distribution have to be considered. This is complemented by an analysis of the influence of CO2 pricing of carbonaceous energy carriers.
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Literature research on turquoise hydrogen / methane pyrolysis and site analysis
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Creation of a requirements catalog of suitable locations
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Creation of a technology database that shows the current status and the expected future progress
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Use of a suitable tool for the economic efficiency analysis
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Implementation of model calculations and validation of the results
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Evaluation of the potential for turquoise hydrogen by comparison with other hydrogen production pathways
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Requirements
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Study of (business) engineering or a comparable course of study
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Previous knowledge of profitability analysis desirable
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Interest in energy technology and energy management issues
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Independent and analytical working style
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A versatile, highly motivated working group of international character within one of the largest research institutions in Europe
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An excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
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The possibility of active participation in shaping the energy system of the future
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Intensive support for work in home office and, depending on the general conditions, also on site
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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation.
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