Additive Manufacturing technologies for heat exchangers applications in sCO2 power systems (DC15)

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Additive Manufacturing technologies for heat exchangers applications in sCO2 power systems (DC15)

Research aims

  • To evaluate design methodologies and geometry optimization through simulations for enhancing HX applications in sCO2 power systems.
  • To investigate different alloys for its processability through additive manufacturing technologies.
  • To characterize the material: thermo-mechanical and chemical properties as well as microstructure.
  • To investigate post processing steps, including thermal treatments, surface finishing, weldability, etc.
  • To evaluate the best AM technology for producing the targeted components and geometries through representative samples.
  • To investigate the functional capacity of HX demonstrators with special focus on sCO2 power systems.

Application

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This project will develop methodologies and geometry optimizations for enhancing HX applications in sCO2 systems. An overview of the topics to be studied is listed as follows:

  • To investigate different alloys for its processability through additive manufacturing technologies.
  • To analyse the optimum AM process parameters for desired application.
  • To characterize the material: thermo-mechanical and chemical properties as well as microstructure.
  • To investigate post processing steps, including thermal treatments, surface finishing, weldability, etc.
  • To evaluate the best AM technology for producing the targeted components and geometries through representative samples.
  • Investigate on non destructive evaluation techniques for highly complex geometries validation.
  • To investigate the functional capacity of HX demonstrators with special focus on sCO2 power systems.
  • To derive recommendation for designers and manufacturers.

More information about sCO2 research at IKE can be found here. A description of the SCARLETT test facility is available here.

Earned degree:

  • M.Sc. in Materials or Mechanical Engineering (or related area). Preference will be given to candidates with good knowledge on materials.

Background (preferential):

  • Materials science
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Metallic alloys
  • Material characterization/Materials testing
  • FEM/CFD simulations

Additional background that will be valued in the selection process:

  • Laboratory experience

English language:

  • A certified C1 level of English is required

Submit application package (see below) to Prof. Joerg Starflinger joerg.starflinger@ike.uni-stuttgart.de before May 31th 2023, 17:00 h CET.

The Application Package is comprised of:

1. CV Europass (template here)
2. Letter of motivation
3. Analysis of the challenges faced by the energy sector to accomplish Carbon Neutrality by 2050, and the associated needs for technology development (max 3 pages)
4. Short video (less than 2min): why I should be selected for the position. The candidates should address some of the following questions:

  • D1: Why did you decide to apply for a position in ISOP?
  • D2: What do you expect/want to gain from an MSCA programme?
  • D3: How do you think you can add value to an MSCA programme?why I should be selected for the position.
  • D4: Summarise your strengths and weaknesses.
  • D5: Describe a time when you had to deliver a challenging project. What was your role and what was the outcome?
  • D6: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
  • D7: Why should you be selected for the position?


5. Letters of recommendation (not mandatory)

The application package must not exceed 15 Mb

Project partners. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101073266
Project partners. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101073266

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Jörg Starflinger

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