Thesis Work - Flexibility in Electrical Arc Furnaces
Core
Research thesis investigating the future deployment of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) to assess their potential for providing flexibility to the power system and supporting renewable energy integration.
Role type
Research student (Thesis Work)
Builds
Research analysis and optimization models for industrial energy systems
Domain
Energy systems, industrial decarbonization, electricity markets
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Energy systems modeling, optimization, analytical skills, understanding of electricity markets
Preferred skills
Knowledge of industrial decarbonization, familiarity with flexible production planning
Technologies
Optimization models, electricity market analysis tools
Responsibilities
Map announced and planned EAF projects across Europe, develop optimization models to evaluate EAF operations under different market conditions, analyze opportunities to reduce electricity costs through flexible production planning, assess potential for EAFs and complementary technologies to provide flexibility services, evaluate participation in electricity markets (day-ahead, intraday, ancillary services)