Master Thesis - Dynamic behaviour of fuel cell stack
PowerCell is a fast-moving company, and we have fun doing what we do. Come join us!
At PowerCell Group, we are decarbonizing industries. We design, develop and manufacture hydrogen electric fuel cells and systems for aviation, propulsion, stationary, and marine applications. Our fuel cell systems have unparalleled power density, and the only emissions are water and heat. At our headquarters, located in Gothenburg, more than 150 employees work hard to deliver zero-emission solutions to customers around the world. We are growing fast and are always looking for new colleagues to add to our innovative, friendly, and ambitious culture.
We are now looking for a master student in Applied mechanics, or with a similar background, to investigate the dynamic mechanical behavior of the fuel cell stack.
This thesis will be a collaborative work with UNISO Technologies, who are providing technical expertise regarding FEA and simulation methodology.
Background:
Fuel Cells are an important part of the transition to sustainable energy solutions. Our fuel cells are used in various applications, such as marine, aviation, automotive and heavy vehicles. Fuel cell stacks consist of several fuel cells stacked together which are then clamped to form a robust stack. This stack is at the heart of our fuel cell systems, and it's where hydrogen and air react to produce power and water.
As this stack is compressed, it behaves like a spring which is kept in compression which works to distribute pressure over gaskets and electrical contact surfaces.
When subjected to external vibrations, such as those found in automotive and aviation applications, the stack may start to oscillate, especially around the natural frequencies of the stack.
These oscillations need to be well understood to plan integration work for future products, and current FEA methodology does not accurately predict these.
Main tasks:
- Explore and identify suitable material approximations for the fuel cell stack, using factors like; orthotropic stiffnesses, dampening coefficients etc.
- Investigate various FEA implementations with cost/benefit analysis regarding computational intensity-modeling accuracy.
- Investigate test data, propose & conduct further testing to help compare correlation between modeling-testing.
We offer you the opportunity to join the journey with us to deliver true zero emission to our customers, partners, and the world. You will work with highly skilled and devoted people; cutting-edge tech and you will be able to have an impact on the work and on the organization. PowerCell is a fast-moving company, fast growing and we have fun doing what we do. Come join us!
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- Engineering
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- Göteborg
Göteborg
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About PowerCell Group
At PowerCell Group, we dream, design, develop and manufacture some of the best hydrogen electric fuel cells and systems the world has ever seen.
Our products have unparalleled power density and are capable of delivering zero-emission operation to our customers.
Master Thesis - Dynamic behaviour of fuel cell stack
PowerCell is a fast-moving company, and we have fun doing what we do. Come join us!
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