Synthetic hydrocarbons: Internship SSITKA
Are you a motivated student interested to work in one of the energy transition themes? Shell offers internships at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam for both bachelor and master students.
Fischer−Tropsch (FT) synthesis is a catalytic process where synthesis gas (CO and H2) is converted into long-chain hydrocarbons. This chemical process holds great promise for the future as the produced liquid fuels and chemicals are significantly cleaner than their respective crude oil derivatives and can be produced from biomass or electrochemically produced CO and H2. The research in Amsterdam spans from surface science set-ups to full scale pilot plant facilities. In our research group we have typically two or three students working on various projects. Each project consists of a mixture of experiments in the laboratory and data analysis. A short description of currently available projects is given below, but depending on your background and interest, the project scope can be adapted.
The technique, Steady State Isotopic Transient Kinetic Analysis or SSITKA employs Mass Spectrometry to follow the fast transient at steady state conditions. SSITKA provides the coverage of reaction monomers, coverage of intermediates, the residence time of the reactants and the intermediates at real process conditions. In addition, a Gas Chromatograph is used to follow the catalytic performance. In this way performance of the catalysts can be correlated with the elemental reaction steps on the surface to shed light on how the catalyst works. Ultimately the work aims to improve the catalyst in terms of lifetime and selectivity.
We are looking for students who like a combination of practical laboratory work and data analysis and who can read scientific papers. Good mastery of the Dutch and English languages is preferred.
This internship is open for students from 3rd year onwards, both from universities or the university of applied sciences (Hogeschool). The minimum internship duration is four months, while a longer stay is preferred. If you are interested, or when you want to obtain further information you can contact Leendert.Bezemer@Shell.com or AhmedA.H.Ali@Shell.com.
What we offer:
A laptop will be provided for use during the internship and there will also be an internship allowance and a travel expense allowance; these will be arranged by the agency that also takes care of the further administrative handling of the internships. During the internship, there is the opportunity to widen your horizons by joining the Young Shell network and gain new contacts there.
