Doktorandtjänst i flödesmekanik

PhD-position in Fluid Mechanics, Experimental characterisation of full-scale hydropower machine, Ref no 1409-07
The Division of Fluid Mechanics (www.ltu.se/tfm/fluidmechanics) being part of the Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Luleå University of Technology has three positions open for new PhD students.The students will work in an exciting and growing environment using the latest techniques within the area of fluid mechanics and with the possibility to develop contacts world-wide within as well industry as academy.

Experimental characterisation of full-scale hydropower machine : In Sweden, most of the large turbines were built between 1940 and 1970, therefore an important period of renovation is approaching.The refurbishment has to be done in conjunction with state of the art in turbine technology to obtain the best availability, reliability and efficiency.To this purpose, the Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Luleå University of Technology (LTU), is working actively in the dynamic characterization of full-scale hydropower systems in collaboration with Vattenfall, Alstom and GE Hydro.

Project description: The work will essentially be experimental and comprise the measurements of several parameters and their analysis on a full-scale hydropower machine at Porjus, Sweden, to characterize its dynamic in order to develop rotor-dynamic models to increase availability and reliability.

Qualifications: Masters/Civ.ing.in Mechanical Engineering.Specialization in Energy or Hydropower is a merit.French and Swedish is a merit, since our industrial and academic partners are from France, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, and Norway.Since male students are traditionally more numerous in this field of studies, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact: Docent. Applications, marked with the reference no. Together with your application, please send in your CV and copy/transcripts of your exam.

Applications should be received no later than June 06, 2007.

Reference no: 1409 -07