The Institute of Solar Research of the DLR conducts research into the technical and economic optimization of solar thermal energy generation at four different locations in Germany and southern Spain. The research and development activities are always application-oriented and close to industry. Our international team consists of highly qualified specialists and engineers who love and enjoy their work.
What to expect
Solar towers or central receiver systems use mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver at the top of a tower. The advantage of this type of solar installation is the high temperature level achieved by heating the heat transfer medium with concentrated radiation. Therefore, they are most suitable for thermochemical reactors, e.g. for the production of solar fuels. An important element of thermochemical reactors is the secondary concentrator (Seco), a complex mirror element that further increases the radiation flux density in the aperture . DLR has developed a new combined solar concentrator and cooling system element. This technology must be designed for thermal and mechanical loads and tested under harsh conditions.
Your tasks
The aim of this work is to determine thermal and mechanical loads for a secondary solar energy concentrator under different conditions. In this thesis, a computationally efficient multibody simulation model is developed to analyze the thermomechanical loads of a secondary solar energy concentrator. This model is validated and optimized using an equivalent finite element model (FEM). The model of the structural module is validated using experimental data.
You will be closely integrated into our diverse and highly motivated research team located in Jülich and Köln. The work will be supported by the Institute for Solar Research, leading experts in concentrated solar technology. An experienced colleague will support you throughout your master's work. The tasks and work schedule will be agreed with the responsible professor at your university. For FB4 students at RWTH Aachen University, the thesis can be defined as internal and can be supervised by a DLR professor who has a chair at the RWTH.
Your profile
- You are looking for a final thesis project of a technical master program in the field of mechanical engineering, energy technology or similar.
- You are used to work in a structured way and continuous improvement drives you.
- Knowledge of CAD and Ansys Static Structural is necessary to focus on the essence of the thesis.
- You convince us with your above-average academic performance and knowledge of modeling and simulation of thermal stresses
- You are familiar with the development of numerical models and the application of optimization algorithms
- Knowledge of English is required to work on a thesis.
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 223) please contact:
Andrii Cheilytko
Tel.: +49 2461 93730 231 |
