Thesis Work on Impact of Process-Heat Electrification on the Internal Electrical Infrastructure of an F&B Plant

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This thesis will examine how replacing fossil-fired steam boilers with electric boilers or heat pumps affects the internal electrical distribution system of a typical food and beverage facility. Large, rapidly modulating electrical loads can cause voltage fluctuations, overload transformers and cables, introduce harmonics, and require protection and infrastructure upgrades.

A combined modelling approach is used: a simplified process model (including batch cycles and CIP) are linked to an electrical network model of the plant. The study quantifies the electrical impacts of different electrification configurations and evaluates how thermal storage and demand-response strategies can reduce the need for costly internal upgrades while maintaining process requirements.

Details

Period: January 2027-June 2027, 5 monthsNumber of credits: 30 ECTSNumber of students for this thesis work: 1-2Location: ABB CRC (Västerås)

This project investigates the impact of electrifying process heat (electric boilers and/or heat pumps) on the internal electrical infrastructure of a food and beverage plant. It evaluates voltage profiles, cable and transformer loading, power quality, and the need for internal network upgrades under both inflexible and flexible operation.

Goals

Develop plant-level electrical and process models Quantify impacts on voltage, loading and power quality Assess mitigation value of process flexibility and storage

This project is designed for 1-2 students with a strong energy engineering background.

A strong motivation to solve practical industrial electrification problems using modelling and simulation. An academic background in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Energy Engineering. Good programming knowledge in Python (or MATLAB) and experience with power-system analysis tools (e.g. Pandapower or PowerFactory or similar) Analytical skills and interest in linking process with electrical network.

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Recruiting Manager Linus Thrybom, +46 730 80 9906, will answer your general questions. Supervisor Moksadur Rahman ([email protected]) will answer questions about the thesis topic and expectations.

Positions are filled continuously. Please apply with your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter in English.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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