Topic of the work:
Design of a test rig to characterise the long-term deformation behavior of plastics under thermomechanical and medial stress.
The work is related to the following research group:
Hydrogen is the key to the European chemical, energy and steel industries. Reliable electrolyzer systems are essential to provide the required quantities of green hydrogen on a sustainable basis. Plastics play a decisive role here – their material properties are essential for durable and efficient systems. As part of our hydrogen activities at IKV, you can actively participate in forward-looking research areas and make your contribution to making the hydrogen economy scalable and more sustainable. Become part of our team and shape the innovations of tomorrow!
© Startgate HydrogenObjective:
The aim of your thesis is the systematic design and pre-dimensioning of a new type of test rig for determining the long-term deformation behavior of plastics under the influence of temperature, pressure and media in order to increase the informative value of the long-term behavior of plastics in the design of components for electrolysers.
Your task:
- You will work on the following tasks in your thesis:
- Research into the state of the art and safety aspects
- Systematic development of concepts according to the developed specifications
- Evaluation of the concepts with regard to production feasibility
- Construction of a prototype
- Documentation of the results
Your profile:
- Interest in the future-oriented topic of hydrogen technologies
- Enjoy solving engineering problems in plant and test engineering
I look forward to explaining the aims of this research project to you in more detail at a personal meeting.