PhD Position Thermal Runaway of Batteries

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PhD Position Thermal Runaway of Batteries Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università Tecnica di Delft cerca un candidato per una posizione di dottorato nel progetto 'Thermal Runaway', finanziato dal Ministero della Difesa olandese. Il progetto si concentra sulla progettazione di sistemi di accumulo energetico a batteria per navi, con l'obiettivo di prevenire il fenomeno del 'thermal runaway'. Il candidato ideale deve possedere una laurea magistrale in ingegneria elettrica, ingegneria meccanica o ingegneria chimica e avere competenze nella modellazione e progettazione di sistemi a batteria. Le mansioni includono ricerca teorica e sperimentale, collaborazione con partner accademici e industriali, e interazione con vari stakeholder. La posizione è presso il Dipartimento di Tecnologia Marittima e Trasporti dell'Università di Delft, in un ambiente internazionale e innovativo. How to design and use battery systems on board of ships in such a way that thermal runaway is avoided? Job description The project Thermal Runaway is a project funded by the Dutch Ministry of Defense. They are interested in the safe and efficient use of batteries as energy storage systems on board of naval vessels. The aim of the project is to avoid thermal runaway of these batteries in ships, because thermal runaway could result in a lot of damage to the battery system, the ship and its crew. The main research question is: How to design safe battery energy storage system for naval vessels? Important subquestions are: How can the thermal behavior (including the runaway) of batteries be understood and modelled? This includes factors like the load cycles of the batteries, but also possible mechanical damage due to missile impact. What can be done to minimize the risk of thermal runaway? This includes factors like the battery chemistry, the containment and the cooling of the battery. In case a thermal runaway happens, how can the damaged be minimized? The research will be a combination of modelling, design and experimental work, and includes understanding of the energy system on board of the ship, the battery chemistry,the cooling system and the mechanical construction and containment. The research will be carried out in close cooperation with national academic and industrial partners, such as the Netherlands Defense Academy. The PhD researcher will collaborate with the researchers working on the NWO-funded projects Maritime Batteries and SEANERGETIC. The industrial partners will provide excess to use cases and recorded data of state-of-the art zero-emission ships. The candidate will be part of a team of PhD students working on different aspects of energy transition in the maritime sector. The candidate will work at the Delft University of Technology, in the Department of Maritime & Transport Technology, in the Group Sustainable Drive and Energy Systems under the supervision and guidance of Henk Polinder. Job requirements We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic PhD candidate who has expertise and/or interest in modelling and design of battery systems, with an MSc degree related to this areas: electrical power engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. Other characteristics of a suitable candidate: proactive, independent, able to interact with different stake holders, good communication skills (in English) TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference. For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future. At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward. Faculty Mechanical Engineering From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems. ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty wi Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).