PhD Student Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycles in Waste Heat Recovery

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers; Leipzig; In loco; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

30 days paid holiday

VBL pension scheme

Flexible working hours and mobile work

Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket subsidy

International, diverse environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) invites applications for a PhD Student position focused on dynamic modeling and experimental analysis of supercritical CO2 Brayton cycles in waste heat recovery. The role is anchored in the Department of Thermal Energy and Process Technology and requires strong thermodynamics, process control, and programming skills.

You will develop dynamic models, perform numerical and experimental studies, and contribute to publications while exploring control

Competenze

• Completion of university studies (Master/Diploma) in a relevant engineering field.
• Solid knowledge of thermodynamics and transport phenomena.
• Experience in process control theory and numerical/experimental tasks.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

Mansioni

• Characterize dynamic load profiles of waste heat recovery and power generation processes.
• Review state of the art on dynamic sCO2 cycle operation.
• Develop and run an experimental matrix for steady-state and dynamic load behavior of sCO2 cycles with the CARBOSOLA facility.
• Develop a dynamic model of a sCO2 Brayton cycle using literature and data.
• Simulate and optimize operation of flexible energy systems with sCO2 cycles, including control strategies.
• Perform techno-economic analyses to estimate economic benefits of control strategies.
• Contribute to design recommendations and publications.

Conoscenze

Thermodynamics knowledge

Process control theory

Programming MATLAB/SIMULINK

Python

Teamwork

Formazione

Master's degree in Process/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB/Simulink

Modelica

CARBOSOLA test facility

Descrizione del lavoro

PhD Student Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycles in Waste Heat Recovery

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

The Department of Thermal Energy and Process Technology is looking for a PhD Student Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycles in Waste Heat Recovery.

Your Tasks

• Characterization of dynamic load profiles of carbon-intensive waste heat recovery and power generation processes
• Literature review of the state of the art in the field of dynamic operation of sCO2 cycles
• Development and carrying out of an experimental matrix for a comprehensive study on steady-state and dynamic load behavior of sCO2 cycles using the CARBOSOLA test facility
• Development of a dynamic model of a sCO2 Brayton cycle based on literature and experimental results
• Simulation and optimization of the operating behavior of flexible energy systems with integrated sCO2 cycles, including control and operating strategies
• Estimation of economic benefits of various potential control and operating strategies of sCO2 Brayton cycles via techno-economic analyses (TEA)
• Contributions to the design recommendations and control strategies for modular sCO2 cycles for broader implementation and economies of scale
• Scientific documentation and communication of results in the form of conference contributions and journal publications

Your Profile

• Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Solid knowledge of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer phenomena, process engineering, and process technology
• Solid knowledge in process control theory (e.g., model predictive control, fuzzy control, etc.)
• Willingness to work on numerical and experimental tasks
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• Motivation and self-discipline to carry out research independently
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Proficient programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, SIMULINK, Python, Dymola/Modelica) or other common process simulators

Our Offer

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities – more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-Bund
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the “Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket”

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