Assignment examples

Typical assignment types and deliverable formats. All examples are kept general due to confidentiality. What is common to the assignments is the combination of practical system understanding and analytical rigour.

Assignments are always scoped with regard to confidentiality and conflicts of interest.

Assignment type 1

Operational disturbance in cooling system – cause analysis

Situation: a cooling system exhibits abnormal behaviour. Existing documentation is incomplete. The cause is unclear.

Process

Inspection and measurement in the plant
Reconstruction of the system's actual configuration
Physics-based model to reproduce the behaviour
Root cause identification via parameter studies

Deliverable

Concrete, implementable corrective actions
Technical report with traceable methodology
Verification of solution in operation

Assignment type 2

Capacity analysis prior to modification

Situation: changed operating conditions or new load. Need to understand consequences before the modification is implemented.

Process

System reconstruction and baseline model
Scenario and transient analysis
Sensitivity and parameter studies
Robustness assessment

Deliverable

Decision support with clear assumptions
Comparison of alternative solutions
Recommendation with justification

Assignment type 3

Model-based analysis and model development

Situation: need for a reproducible and traceable model for ongoing analysis, training or decision support.

Process

Requirements and scope, model structure
Parameterisation against measurement data
Plausibility checks and verification
Documentation of assumptions

Deliverable

Model package with technical documentation
Reference cases and run log
Instructions for re-use

Assignment type 4

Technical training and simulator support

Situation: organisation needs to build internal competence around a technical system or analysis method.

Process

Mapping of knowledge needs
Simplified models and simulators
Workshops and technical reviews
Exercises and reference documentation

Deliverable

Pedagogical material adapted to the recipient
Interactive examples or simulators
Raised internal competence and self-sufficiency

References and confidentiality

Assignment references are provided on request when compatible with confidentiality. If needed, assignments are described at a general level without identifying the client, plant or sensitive technical details.