At the Center for Energy we are committed to creating cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's transportation and energy challenges. Our key projects focus on the exciting world of future transportation systems, including e-mobility, energy consumption, and energy systems. We aim to understand and improve the impact of (e-)mobility on the energy system, helping to shape a sustainable future and contribute to the European Union’s climate goals.
Our Competence Unit "Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems", part of the Center for Energy specialises on Heat Pump Systems. These enable the use of waste heat by using small amounts of electricity and thus efficiently substitute the use of primary energy such as coal and gas, therefore, they are particularly relevant for the manufacturing industry. Last but not least, we focus our attention also on ejectors, an innovative component of a heat pump, that allow an increase in efficiency of up to 27% compared to conventional systems.
Our team “Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems” located in Vienna, invites applications for a master’s thesis position:
Master-Thesis „Numerical Simulations of a Supersonic Multiphase Ejector for High-Temperature Heat-Pumps“
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- Conduct a comprehensive literature study on useable numerical models.
- Perform 2D numerical simulations based on existing models.
- Together with your team you will develop and implement a new homogeneous non-equilibrium model with boiling phenomenon (HNB).
- You will validate results against experimental data.
- You will learn how to evaluate the obtained results and prepare them for scientific studies and publications.
- You will expand your knowledge in the field of heat pumps and numerical simulation.
- Under the guidance of our team, you will enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of numerical methods and program extensions to the Navier Stokes Solver Suite ANSYS FLUENT.
Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:
- Ongoing master’s studies in mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering or technical physics
- Good knowledge of numerical methods, ideally in CFD
- Interest in the conception of scientific studies
- Enjoyment of application-oriented issues in industry (primarily the energy industry)
- High level of commitment and ability to work in a team
- Good command of written and spoken English and German
Why should you join us:
- Be part of an inclusive, multidisciplinary team and learn how to conduct collaborative research: you will work with AIT colleagues while being involved in our FFG research project VLESH.
- Benefit of mentorship and networking: you will be trained in scientific work & will have the opportunity to discuss your results with experienced scientists, engineers and PhD students at AIT, expanding also your professional network.
What to expect:
EUR 1002,-- gross per month for 20 hours/week based on the collective agreement. There will be additional company benefits. You will be part of our international Young AIT network. As a research institution, we are familiar with the supervision and execution of master’s theses, and we are looking forward to supporting you accordingly.
At AIT diversity and inclusion are of great importance. This is why we strive to inspire women to join our teams in the field of technology. We welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in case of equal qualifications after taking into account all relevant facts and circumstances of all applications.
Please submit your application documents including your CV, cover letter, relevant certificates (transcript of records) online.
For further questions please contact:
DI Dr. Julian Unterluggauer: Julian.unterluggauer@ait.ac.at
Priv.-Doz. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Christoph Reichl: christoph.reichl@ait.ac.at
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