PhD in Multiphysics Bearingless Pumps Modelling

DTU; Denmark; On-site; DKK 411,000 - 523,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is offering a PhD opportunity in bearingless pump multi-physics modelling within an international collaboration with UQ and Danfoss. You will develop physics-based models combining thermofluid, electromagnetic, and rotordynamic phenomena in the absence of bearings.

A joint supervision framework and potential research exchanges across universities are provided. You will work closely with academic and industrial partners to advance design methods for electrified pumping technologies and may

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree or equivalent (120 ECTS) is required.
• Strong background in mechanical/energy engineering, engineering physics, or related discipline.
• Interest in computational modelling and multiphysics analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop coupled thermofluid–electromagnetic–rotordynamic models for bearingless pumps.
• Quantify flow-induced forces under design and off-design conditions.
• Identify loss mechanisms and their thermal/ mechanical interactions.
• Assess thermal effects on force generation and geometry clearances.
• Validate models against literature and experimental results.
• Disseminate findings via publications and conferences.
• Supervise BSc and MSc projects within the department.

Skills

Multiphysics modelling

Computational modelling

Rotor dynamics

Thermofluid modelling

Electromagnetics

Education

Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent

Job description

DTU is offering a PhD opportunity in bearingless pump multi-physics modelling within an international collaboration with UQ and Danfoss. You will develop physics-based models combining thermofluid, electromagnetic, and rotordynamic phenomena in the absence of bearings.

A joint supervision framework and potential research exchanges across universities are provided. You will work closely with academic and industrial partners to advance design methods for electrified pumping technologies and may