W.S.G. Isaac Newton

ReCarbn is a spin-off from the UT upscaling a Direct Air Capture (DAC) process plant. At the University of Twente, a novel DAC technology has been developed over the past decade with a successful operating pilot plant. ReCarbn aims to further develop this technology and make a scaled-up version of this existing plant. The current plant is operated using electrical heating with no heat recovery. During my internship, I was responsible for a new process design for the heat integration of the plant. This design had to include everything concerning feasibility, scalability and process control dynamics. The DAC technology is batch-wise operated, which seemed to be the hardest part of the internships, as during our academic years, many assignments could assume a steady state.

ReCarbn has been a nice working environment, with many young talented people. The co-founders are motivated and hard-working, whilst still being social and creating a dynamic working environment. During my internship, I have gained many insights on very different topics and have seen some of the difficulties that start-ups have to face. Currently, ReCarbn is working on the detailed engineering of the installation, where my proposed design will be implemented. For that reason, I am confident that my work will contribute to the success of ReCarbn.

Working in a young dynamic environment on a new sustainable process plant has been a rewarding experience. My ideas are implemented and I will continue to work as a working student for ReCarbn. They are always looking for interns in any field of study, which I can recommend to everyone.