Master Thesis: Exploring Steam Turbine Refurbishment
A Snapshot of Your Day
How can existing steam turbines and selected components be given a second commercial life? In this master’s thesis, you will investigate refurbishment and re-commercialization as a technical, economic, and circular-economy opportunity for industrial energy assets that have reached the end of their original service life or are no longer in operation.
Working with Siemens Energy experts, you will combine research, interviews, and technical assessment to create a practical framework for deciding when refurbishment is feasible, competitive, and environmentally beneficial.
FROM USED ASSET TO NEW VALUE
- Technical feasibility
- Economic viability
- Environmental potential
- Market applicability
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Define the technical and economic criteria that determine whether a used steam turbine or selected component is suitable for refurbishment.
- Assess which components and refurbishment activities have the greatest influence on cost, performance, remaining lifetime, and lead time.
- Compare refurbishment with new-build or replacement scenarios and identify where refurbishment can provide a competitive advantage.
- Evaluate potential environmental benefits using relevant circular-economy and life-cycle perspectives.
- Develop a structured assessment framework and decision methodology for evaluating refurbishment opportunities.
- Translate the findings into recommendations for a potential steam turbine refurbishment business model.
What You Bring
- You are enrolled in a master’s program in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field and are eligible to complete a 30 ECTS thesis during spring 2027.
- You have an interest in combining engineering with economic analysis, sustainability, or business development.
- You enjoy structured research and are comfortable conducting literature studies, expert interviews, and technical assessments.
- You communicate confidently in English and can collaborate with an international team.
- You are self-driven, analytical, and comfortable working independently.
- Knowledge of turbomachinery, power generation, life-cycle assessment, circular economy, or business-model development is advantageous, but not required.
About the Team
The thesis is conducted in cooperation with Siemens Energy and is intended for two students. You will work with industrial experts connected to steam turbine service and refurbishment in Finspång, Sweden, and Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The team will provide access to relevant technical, commercial, and sustainability perspectives to support the development of an application-specific refurbishment framework.
Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines, and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
We can offer you employment benefits such as reduced working hours, advance vacation, health care allowance, and an eventual possibility for a flexible working place.
Application Process
Don’t hesitate—submit your application via Siemens Energy Careers, ID number 304452, by October 2, 2026.
Ongoing selection applies; the position may be filled before the application deadline.
Location: Finspång
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