Experimental evaluation of the accumulation and degradation processes in the soil of chemicals dosed in the heat transfer fluid of district heating networks

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Brescia
Posted on: 06/03/2026 Deadline: 26/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-02 - Sanitary And Environmental Engineering, Excavation Engineering And Safety, Raw Materials Engineering, Hydrocarbons And Underground Fluids

Description

The objective of the research project is to assess the potential environmental risks associated with heat transfer fluid losses from the district heating network, particularly the risks associated with the release and subsequent deposition of active ingredients contained in additives dosed into the heat transfer fluid circulating in the district heating network. The research activities that the collaborator will carry out are the following:collection and analysis of documentation and information useful for addressing the problem (scientific literature, monitoring campaigns of the heat transfer fluid, characteristics of wells and piezometers, etc.);experimental laboratory evaluation of the accumulation and degradation processes of active ingredients in the soil through biodegradability and adsorption tests;processing of experimental data and drafting technical reports;participation in meetings with various research stakeholders and site inspections of sites of interest

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Università degli studi di Brescia