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- 1. Humasol vzw “Making renewable energy technology accessible to everyone” International engineering internships and humanitarian development October 2013
- 2. Agenda • Introduction of Humasol: goal, past and present • Humasol in 2013-2014 • Internships at Humasol: what’s in it for you? • A personal experience • Recruiting process 2
- 3. 3 actors were not well connected 2. Students • Broad theoretical knowledge • Few practical opportunities • Few international internship opportunities 1. Local partner • Often lack of reliable energy supply • Lack of technological knowledge • Lack of funding 3. Professionals • Looking for a credible good image in society (corporate social responsibility) • Searching for highly motivated, entrepreneurial, talented people 3
- 4. Humasol was founded to solve this “missing link” 2. Students • Broad theoretical knowledge • Internship recognized by your university to - Help partner to solve problem (e.g. by building sustainable energy installation) - Transfer knowledge • Few practical opportunities • Few international internship opportunities • Students with “wow”-CV - International experience - Direct end responsibility of results, over complete project cycle 1. Local partner • Often lack of reliable energy supply • Lack of technological knowledge • Lack of funding • Promote social image by providing necessary funding - Financial donations - Supply of material 3. Professionals • Looking for a credible good image in society (corporate social responsibility) • Searching for highly motivated, entrepreneurial, talented people 4
- 5. Humasol’s mission statement and vision Make renewable energy technology accessible to everyone 1 Perform developing collaboration in the field of ecological/sustainable engineering, by offering both financial and technical support 2 Collaborate with local partner to enable him/her to maintain, repair and reproduce installations in his community. 3 Offer a professional guidance to students 5
- 6. Humasol vzw is a team of very motivated, enthusiastic people, mostly engineers Humasol members (not exhaustive) Humasol (ex-)Board Dieter Electr. Eng. Jeroen Mech. Eng. Jonathan Civil Eng. Hugo Mech Eng. Dries Energy Eng. Vincent Ind. Eng. Jens Eng. Bo Ind. Eng. Joris Mech. Eng. Kenneth Mech. Eng. Kenneth Energy Eng. Geert Chem. Eng. Jan Mech. Eng. Heleen Mech. Eng. Yoni Electr. Eng. Jasmien Doctor And many other… (~35 members in total!) Sarah Chem. Eng. Samuel Chem. Eng. Steven Energy. Eng. 6
- 7. Since 2007 Humasol has grown & built several sustainable energy installations with local project partners Senegal * Solar boiler * PV-solar panels * Convertor Peru * 5 solar boilers * Wind turbine * Water turbine * 2 Electronic load controller * Electricity grid Kenya * Irrigation system Argentina * 2 solar boilers * Wind turbine * Biodigestor Uganda • Solar pump 7
- 8. Some examples of previous work Solar boilers Water turbine PV-solar panels Wind turbine Biodigestor 8
- 9. Humasol has developed partnerships with plenty of organizations Academic institutions Technical experts Financial sponsors 9
- 10. Agenda • Introduction of Humasol: goal, past and present • Humasol in 2013-2014 • Internships at Humasol: what’s in it for you? • A personal experience • Recruiting process 10
- 11. For 2013-2014, we have 8 projects, with 17 students LOCATION Uganda & Peru PROJECT OBJECTIVE • Design and installation of a biodigestor #STUDENTS 2 • PV powered pump and repair wells for drilling 1 2 • Optimisation of the paddle wheel of a hydro power installation 2 • Design of smart socket for temperature dependent appliances Cambodja 3 • Optimising the building engineering of a hydro power installation to supply a small communitys Peru • Design and construction of Wind Turbine to pump water • Design and installation of a datalogger Uganda 2 2 • Design and construction of PV installation for pumping water 3 11
- 12. Agenda • Introduction of Humasol: goal, past and present • Humasol in 2013-2014 • Internships at Humasol: what’s in it for you? • A personal experience • Recruiting process 12
- 13. Internships with Humasol are a truly unforgettable experience… Live a team project from a-z • Truly “own” your project over the whole project life cycle - Understand your “partner’s” needs - Investigate existing solutions (literature study) - Design a technical installation - Build and test the installation - Determine and meet your budget, and stick to it Do something good • Become one of the few engineering students that have done an internship in the development collaboration sector • Use your academic / technical knowledge to add value to a less developed community Live and work with locals • During min. 6 intense weeks, you will live and work with our local partners - Collaborate to successfully execute the project - Speak the language of our partner to transfer knowledge - Experience a country like a local, not like a tourist • Solve real problems, on the spot • Learn and work in teams - Collaborate with 1-3 other students on a project 13
- 14. … and are fully supported by your academic institution (up to 6 ECTS credits) Internship with Humasol is fully recognized by your university… • Recognized by Engineering faculty as “Industriële Stage” -Minimal 6 weeks -6 ECTS credits -Literature study before internship -Presentation and report after internship • Possibility of VLIR/IRO travel grants (up to €1,000) • Academic supervision during internship … and much appreciated by several professors “Een betere ingenieursuitdaging is moeilijk te bedenken.” Prof. Heylen, stagecoördinator MECH “Lovenswaardig project.” Prof. Van Lil, stagecoördinator ESAT “Dit klinkt heel mooi en heel interessant als mogelijke stage.” Prof. Monbaliu, stagecoördinator BWK “Dit lijkt me een waardevol initiatief.” Prof. Blanpain, stagecoördinator MTM 14
- 15. Humasol internships require a strong personal commitment Early Dec Mid Feb End Nov 1 wk 2 wks 2 wks Early Apr 8 weeks 2 weeks 2 weeks First step Design Practical pilot Logistics Sketch project Conceptual design Practical design Prove practical feasibility Preparation for work on site ▪Make year planning ▪List of references (Experts en sources) ▪Specifications and ▪Construction of working model to test practicality ▪Prepare parts list ▪Define Objectives Literature study objectives (together specifications and with partner) objectives (together with ▪Look up theory of subject and read former partner) Descrip reports tion ▪Agree with ▪Collect concepts (with university on budget estimation) credits and curriculum ▪Choose ▪Practical development concept of ▪Calculations ▪Analyze and solve ▪Practical -Materials & techniques practical issues that you encounter -Implementation on location (how to?) budget final ▪Contact local partner -Check prices and availability of parts. -Make concrete appointments with shops, welders, … ▪Interaction with local partner concept ▪Determine ▪Safety ▪First steps of planning on location ▪Year planning ▪Objectives Endproduct s ▪Objectives ▪Document (max 40p) and presentation of all subjects above ▪First budget estimation ▪Year planning ▪Second budget estimation ▪+-3 p. about subject, ▪Planning on location concepts and ▪Working model of machine ▪Parts list ▪Final budget estimation specifications ▪List of references Intermediate report Final literature study Presentation 15
- 16. Cuánta cuesta? Humasol funds all project related expenses Funded by Humasol and/or project partners • All project-related expenses, i.e. all expenses that can be justified as required for the execution of the project, incl. but not limited to -Costs of material, tools -Costs for transportation of material/tools to project location -Safety equipment -Etc Funded by other means (student) • Personal international transportation (air travel) to project location • Food & drinks whilst at site • Entertainment in country • Expenses related to building of a testmodel (if applicable) • Local housing during the project 16
- 17. Agenda • Introduction of Humasol: goal, past and present • Humasol in 2013-2014 • Internships at Humasol: what’s in it for you? • A personal experience • Recruiting process 17
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- 26. Agenda • Introduction of Humasol: goal, past and present • Humasol in 2013-2014 • Internships at Humasol: what’s in it for you? • A personal experience • Recruiting process 26
- 27. So you are interested in joining? How to subscribe What are we looking for? • Strong motivation and drive for international experience • Pragmatic, hands-on profile • Solid academic performance • Sufficient knowledge of local language (e.g. Spanish or French), or willingness to learn during the year • Minimal liberation of 6 weeks during summer holidays Process • Write your name and e-mail address on the paper circulating • Subscribe online to Humasol by sending in your CV and motivation letter http://www.humasol.be/cv_form • You will be contacted for a personal interview, if selected based on CV and motivation letter • Final selection decision early november • For more information go to www.humasol.be Send in your CV and motivation letter until Friday 18 October!!! 27
- 28. Humasol Terugkommoment • Students return to Belgium and Present their internship: -Technical aspects -Social and Cultural aspects -Expectations and reality • Partner organizations and sponsors: -See the results of their funding and support • New students: -Can have an informal chat with the students of last year 28