PhD Position Design of Multi-state Hydrogen Storage Tanks

18 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

25 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

There are several storage options available for hydrogen, including liquid hydrogen (LH2), compressed hydrogen (CcH2), and gas hydrogen (GH2), each with their own advantages and disadvantages. An intelligent combination of these different storage states is expected to make it possible to use the exergy in the system, i.e. the difference in enthalpy between storage states, to reduce requirements on thermal isolation whilst increasing the dormancy time of the storage system. In this PhD research the candidate will explore a potential design methodolgy for multi-state hydrogen storage systems, that are centered around a central cryo-compressed hydrogen storage tanke. The work will be divide in three main tasks:

Sizing of the multi-state hydrogen storage tanks.

Performance optimisation of composite pressure vessels (CPV) operating at different states.

Structural unification of multi-state storage tanks.

As PhD candidate you will be a member of the TRIATHLON project, a Horizon Europe project that will facilitate foundational research needed to develop robust, low-maintenance, and low-emission hydrogen-electric powertrains for megawatt-class aircraft. TRIATHLON stands for Thermodynamics-driven control management of Hydrogen powered and electrified propulsion for aviation. The project is run by a consortium from universities and SME's spread over six different countries. You will be one of five PhD candidates within the project. TRIATHLON will bring large-scale sustainable aviation one step closer to reality.

The entry date is as soon as possible.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• MSc degree in computational mechanics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, applied mathematics or a closely related discipline with above average grades.
• You are enthusiastic about composite materials and have in-depth knowledge of their analysis methods.
• You have a strong interest in computational mechanics.
• You have strong mathematical modelling skills.
• You have experience in the field of numerical modelling.
• You have experience in the field of finite element methods.
• You have good programming skills.
• Experience with composite manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with hydrogen storage is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with programming in C++ is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Linux is a plus, but not required.
• You are a team player and independent, solution-oriented and structured.
• You are confident in discussing your work with colleagues and presenting your work to others.
• You are proficient in the English language and are comfortable working in an international research environment.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements .

Additional Information
Benefits

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service . This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

Selection process

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 25 February 2024 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional comments

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. ir. Julien van Campen, [email protected] .

For information about the application procedure, please contact mrs. Gemma van der Windt, [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336750/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Delft University of Technology

Country

Netherlands

City

Delft

Postal Code

2628 CD

Street

Mekelweg 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336750/phd-position-design-of-multi-state-h…

Contact

City

Delft

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/

Street

Mekelweg 2

Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED