PhD scholarship in Experimental Clearance Flow Research

The PhD candidate will participate in a collaboration project between a private enterprise and DTU Construct, focusing on experimental clearance flow research with ammonia and other sustainable marine fuels. The role involves creating pressure and temperature conditions similar to those in a marine engine booster pump using an in-house designed test rig. Data collected will be used to develop and validate accurate flow models, and the rig will be modified to evaluate various sealing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Continue the development of a high-pressure ammonia flow rig.
• Conduct test campaigns with various ammonia pump components.
• Develop theoretical and experimental foundations for ammonia-compatible sealing techniques.

Requirements

• A two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or an equivalent academic level.
• Significant experience in the safe handling of ammonia and other liquefied gases in test setups.
• Experience in designing and wiring electronic data acquisition and control systems using PC Schematics.
• Proficiency in LabView programming.
• Experience in mechanical design and FEM analysis using Solid Works.
• Ability to process large experimental sets of dynamic flow and pressure data using statistical methods in Matlab.
• Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) measurement, preferably with Calypso Software.
• Ability to process large complex geometric data sets from CMM measurements for 3D analysis of pump components.

Employment Conditions

• The appointment is for a period of 3 years, starting January 1, 2027 (or by mutual agreement).
• This is a full-time position.
• The scholarship is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in a general degree programme at DTU.
• The appointment is based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.