Investigation into the flocculation behaviour inside a wastewater treatment
Are you a BSc/MSc chemistry or chemical engineering student interested in a graduation assignment on flocculation behaviour in wastewater treatment? Do you have the skills to do a research program and translate this into a practical implementation? We are looking for you!
Your assignment
Our facility operates an installation that converts process waste streams into wastewater suitable for discharge to the industrial sewer. A key step in the treatment process involves dosing a liquid polymer dispersion, which supports solid–liquid separation and improves effluent quality. In the future, we think we will face problems with the used polymer for the flocculation process because of the chemicals we introduce in our ink-making process. Your job is to verify our hypothesis about why the polymer will lose effectiveness, research and test other polymers, and perform a full-scale production test.Besides that, the current polymer is supplied and dosed in a diluted dispersion form. From a technical and economic standpoint, there is potential to optimize this step by switching to 100% active polymer (neat polymer) and performing on site dilution or alternative dosing strategies. This could reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency, and provide greater process control.
To explore this potential, we are offering an internship assignment focused on evaluating, designing, and validating the feasibility of switching to a different polymer.
Your profile
• You are currently studying in the chemistry or chemical engineering field on bachelor or master level.
• You think it is a challenge to work independently in a big company.
• Typical skills you can think of to fulfil the assignment:
a. Taking initiative
b. Can-do mentality
c. Translating research into practice
d. Communication skills
e. Basic laboratory experience
• As of February, you are available for 5 to 7 months, for a minimum of 4, preferably 5 days per week
What’s in it for you?
• A challenging assignment with skilled coaching
• Internship/ Graduation compensation of €500,- per month
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an ‘OV-weekcard’
• The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with
Interested?
Are you interested in this assignment? Please click on the button 'apply now' where you can upload your resume and motivation letter.
If you would like to receive more information concerning this assignment, please contact Nick Linssen, tel. +31 (0)77 359 4064. If you have any questions about the internship in general, please contact careers@cpp.canon.