Category: ENAC-en
Real-time monitoring method for disinfection of conventional drinking water treatment processes on small islands
Description of the internship In small islands in the border region, such as the municipality of Mytilene (Greece), there is a lack of technical staff and the necessary knowledge to carry out effective drinking water treatment. Chlorination is necessary to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks; however, excessive chlorination is wasteful, produces harmful disinfection by-products, exacerbates corrosion, (…)
Solar-powered cold rooms
Description of the internship The first step will involve participating in the practical construction of the refrigeration system to understand its operation as well as possible changes/modifications.It is possible to propose innovative ideas to improve cold rooms! Moreover, the internship may involve designing and implementing the advanced remote monitoring system for ColdHubs to support operations. (…)
Electricity generation from gaseous waste
Description of the internship In Serbia, more than 100 landfills have no solution for landfill gas or leachate. Many of these landfills have no access to the electricity grid. At Trstenik, Hofstetter Gastechnik will be installing a system called “Auttonomous”, which injects landfill gas into a gas engine that produces electricity that can be used (…)
What if we stopped relieving ourselves in drinking water?
Description of the internship Optimisation of the black water treatment system for toilets. The associated tasks are: Inventory of systems installed throughout France Problems identification Proposing solutions Project and expert management Required qualities and skills Mechanical engineering Knowledge of water treatment or hydraulics Ability to summarise Flexibility Creativity Duration of the internship: 2-6 monthsLocation: Choisy (…)
Photovoltaic project manager
Description of the internship The intern will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and operation of the solar project. This may include helping to develop the project, installing freezers and taking part in events under the guidance of the manager. Required qualities and skills Good understanding and knowledge of solar design concepts Project management (…)
Social housing for slum inhabitants
Description of the internship Trainees will be involved in the various stages of our social housing projects, from design to construction and delivery of the homes. The student will have a tutor who will help him/her with the projects he/she is managing. During the student’s stay at TECHO, the idea is for them to take (…)
Contribution to the study of washboards on unpaved roads
Description of the internship Washboarding is common on unpaved roads. The washboard phenomenon appears as a succession of wave-like undulations that restrict road traffic. The University of the Andes is working on an experimental device capable of reproducing this phenomenon. The aim of this work placement is to make improvements to the experimental device in (…)
Developing tools to reduce the arduous workload of rural technicians and farmers
Description of the internship Trainees have to design tools to reduce the effort of some manual workers. You may have to adopt tools available in the industry and modify them to meet local needs. Tools required for farmers, bricklayers, food sellers, etc. You will design, build and test equipment during your placement. Required qualities and (…)
Ongoing internship at SELCO Foundation
Description of the internship The SELCO Foundation invites trainees from its departments to participate in various projects. Projects will be mainly technical, or technical with a particular focus on reporting and documenting processes and learning. The following departments of the SELCO Foundation are regularly looking for interns: Built environments – Inclusive architecture and infrastructure Technology (…)
Creation and development of 8 composting areas
Description of the internship The aim of the project is to make women’s economic and social independence sustainable, to protect the environment and the health of local residents by combating unsanitary conditions, and to improve agriculture by fertilising the soil organically. To achieve this, the project proposes to set up a composting site for treated (…)