Summary

Modeled site-wide energy systems to evaluate expansion feasibility for an integrated paper mill. Compared continued use of NGCC infrastructure against a 90 MW_th fluidized bed boiler retrofit.

Outcome

Revealed that switching to a fluidized bed boiler could reduce operating costs by ~48% while enabling increased throughput. Informed strategic investment planning and vendor discussions.

Scope

Boiler & steam system simulation · Fuel switching analysis · Emissions projections · Investment benchmarking · Thermal network optimization

Summary

Accompanied the construction and commissioning of a 40 MW_th residual biomass power plant featuring a fluidized bed boiler, auxiliary systems, and a heating grid integrated with the steam cycle condenser. Acted as technical advisor and mediator across basic engineering, detailed design, and operational launch phases.

Outcome

Enabled seamless plant startup through hands-on problem solving, system validation, and stakeholder coordination. Moderated weekly LOP meetings and HAZOP studies, resolved design-phase challenges, and supported alignment of team goals across operators, vendors, and engineering teams.

Scope

P&ID application · Auxiliary system integration · Commissioning support · Acceptance testing · Collaborative HAZOP moderation

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Summary

Conducted process analysis and optimization for a magnesite production facility, focusing on energy use, heat recovery, and operational performance.

Outcome

Identified CO₂ emission reductions of 15–20% and operational savings exceeding €300,000 annually. Delivered actionable design and control recommendations to enhance sustainability and profitability.

Scope

Process modeling · Emissions audit · Heat integration · Cost-efficiency analysis · Retrofit strategy

Summary

Conducted field-based optimization of DHW circulation systems in renovated residential buildings. Implemented a simple retrofit control method to minimize heat loss without altering existing infrastructure.

Outcome

Achieved 15–20% primary energy savings and up to 30% reduction in circulation heat loss, while maintaining full user comfort and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated broad scalability for older building stock.

Scope

Control system design · Temperature-based switching · Field deployment · Low-cost retrofit strategies

Resource

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Summary

Co-developed and scaled a temperature swing adsorption (TSA) system for post-combustion carbon capture using commercial solid sorbents and multi-stage bubbling fluidized bed reactors. Led experimental research into fluidized bed heat transfer dynamics.

Outcome

Achieved optimal heat exchanger design and hydrodynamic stability enabling scalable TSA operation. Designed and commissioned the ViennaGreenCO₂ project’s pilot plant achieving reduced process energy intensity.

Scope

Fluidized bed cold flow modeling · In-bed heat transfer measurement · Sorbent regeneration cycles · TSA scalability · Bench-to-pilot transition

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