On June 9, the Department of Energy Technology hosted the master's thesis defense, where eight students from the Energy Technology and Thermal Engineering programme presented their final research projects. The defense committee was highly impressed with the quality of the work, awarding strong grades and emphasizing the practical relevance of the theses. Each project addressed timely and technically significant topics, offering solutions to real-world challenges. The students’ research focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, industrial process optimization, and environmental impact assessment.
Defended Master's Theses:
- Aleksandra Amelina - Analysis of Waste Heat Recovery System Based on Industrial Heat Pumps by Example of Pulp and Paper Industry
- Andree Kool - Creating Synergy with the Use of District Heating and Geothermal Heat Pumps in Buildings
- Helena Klaar - Social, Environmental, and Climate Impact of Onshore Wind Turbines
- Katre Keridan - Connecting District Heating Networks in the City of Tallinn: the Potential of Scale Effect in the Integration of Small District Heating Areas
- Kertu Lille - Optimizing the Energy Use of Pärnu Tervis Ravispaahotell
- Krevon Alet-Märtson - Bioash Toxicity
- Oskar Imre Saik - Optimization of Industrial Processes with the Pinch Method in a Rapeseed Oil Factory
- Pärtel Niitaru - The Role of Dispatchable Power Generation in a Carbon-Neutral Energy System: Technical and Economic Assessment of CO2 Capture in a New 300 MW Power Plant under High Renewable Energy Penetration
The master's theses clearly demonstrate that young engineers are ready to contribute to the development of energy systems in Estonia and around the world. Congratulations to all the graduates — your work is a valuable step toward a more sustainable future!