stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD scholarship in Design and Modelling of Concentrated Solar Power Plants focusing on Dynamic Performances

jobbeskrivelse:
Technical University of Denmark, Department of Mechanical Engineering and KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (link to website), have recently started up a collaboration project within the Nordic Five Tech alliance. In addition to these two universities, Aalborg CSP, which is one of the world leading companies in boiler systems and technologies for concentrated solar power, is a partner of the project. The main objective of the project is to derive cost-effective concentrated solar power plants with transient performances superior to state-of-the-art. Currently we have an opening for a PhD position at DTU Mechanical Engineering within this project. Responsibilities and tasks Due to the intermittent nature of solar radiation it is of crucial importance that concentrated solar power plants have excellent transient performances in order to maximize the profit of the plants. That is, the plants should be able to adapt quickly to sudden changes in solar radiation or load demand, and have highly flexible start-up and shut-down responses. In the PhD project, new steam generator designs based on a design derived by Aalborg CSP will be investigated, targeting faster ramp rates and reduced start-up and shut-down times. Detailed numerical models will be derived and validated using data provided by manufacturers. By the use of these models, improved designs and control strategies will be derived. Moreover, detailed thermo-economic analyses will be conducted combining the solar field, the power block and the storage systems in order to develop novel control strategies to maximize the revenue, thereby reducing the overall cost of electricity production. Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Strong skills and a great interest in engineering thermodynamics are essential. Previous experience with numerical simulation work and programming is a great advantage. Moreover, previous experiences with thermodynamic modelling of concentrated solar power plants and dynamic performance modelling are considered additional qualifications. Applicants must have great analytical skills and the ability to work independently towards the research goals. Furthermore, fluency in speaking, reading and writing English is important. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Fredrik Haglind. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the World. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. Further information Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Fredrik Haglind, telephone number: +45 4525 4113. You can read more about Department of Mechanical Engineering on http://www.mek.dtu.dk. Application Please submit your online application no later than September 6, 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •

Arbejdsgiver Navn: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Arbejdsgiver telefonnummer: 45252525

Arbejdsgiver faxnummer: 45881799

Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark