MSc Thesis: Optimizing Truck Cabin Climate

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; Presencial; SEK 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Volvo Group in Göteborg invites applications for a Master thesis on the optimization of truck cabin climate. The project aims to balance thermal comfort and energy consumption in heavy‑duty trucks, focusing on ventilation and temperature control strategies.

Starting January 2027, one student will join the Trucks Technology & Industrial division to develop and evaluate optimization approaches. The ideal candidate is in the final year of a Master’s program with a background in thermodynamics, heat

Qualificações

• Candidates should be in final year of Master studies.
• Background in thermal/fluid or automotive specialization.
• Experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with optimization and control systems is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate ventilation and temperature control strategies for truck cabins.
• Develop optimization methods balancing thermal comfort and energy consumption.
• Quantify energy savings and comfort trade-offs through simulations or experiments.
• Collaborate with Volvo Group Trucks Technology teams on data and validation.

Conhecimentos

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Optimization

Control systems

Numerical methods

Vehicle engineering

Formação académica

Master in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Volvo Group in Göteborg invites applications for a Master thesis on the optimization of truck cabin climate. The project aims to balance thermal comfort and energy consumption in heavy‑duty trucks, focusing on ventilation and temperature control strategies.

Starting January 2027, one student will join the Trucks Technology & Industrial division to develop and evaluate optimization approaches. The ideal candidate is in the final year of a Master’s program with a background in thermodynamics, heat