PhD in High-Pressure Ammonia Flow & Sealing Research

DTU; Kongens Lyngby; Remote; DKK 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The PhD candidate will join a collaboration project between a private enterprise and DTU Construct to perform experimental clearance flow research with ammonia and other sustainable marine fuels. A high-pressure ammonia flow rig will be developed and tested, and sealing techniques will be evaluated to advance safe, efficient marine propulsion systems.

The position is 3 years full-time, starting 1 January 2027, under DTU's salary structure for scientific staff.

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree or equivalent.
• Experience with ammonia safety in test setups.
• Experience with LabVIEW, SolidWorks, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend a high-pressure ammonia flow rig.
• Conduct test campaigns with ammonia pump components.
• Develop theoretical and experimental foundations for ammonia-compatible sealing techniques.

Skills

Ammonia handling

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

FEM analysis

MATLAB

CMM measurement

Education

Two-year master's degree

Tools

Calypso Software

Job description

The PhD candidate will join a collaboration project between a private enterprise and DTU Construct to perform experimental clearance flow research with ammonia and other sustainable marine fuels. A high-pressure ammonia flow rig will be developed and tested, and sealing techniques will be evaluated to advance safe, efficient marine propulsion systems.

The position is 3 years full-time, starting 1 January 2027, under DTU's salary structure for scientific staff.