PhD position on the Development of a multi-scale damage model of hydrogen storage tanks

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PhD position on the Development of a multi-scale damage model of hydrogen storage tanks

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Offer DescriptionBRIEF:Hydrogen based energy is an important pillar to meet future energy demands in a renewable and sustainable manner. The EU-project ECOHYDRO that will start in 2024 targets the reduction of whole lifetime costs of hydrogen storage technologies, the development of environmentally sustainable and circular storage systems, all the while ensuring the safety of the innovative hydrogen storage technologies, through the development of filament wound composite hydrogen storage tanks using high strength carbon fibres, low viscosity thermoplastic liquid resin and instant in-situ photopolymerization.Within this project, involving 15 industrial and academic partners, this PhD will focus on the development of a multi-scale model for hydrogen storage tanks. Other partners of the ECOHYDRO project will integrate sensors into the tanks to locally monitor strains, temperatures, etc. The PhD student will develop a multi-scale model based on image-based observations (micro CT) to predict the mechanical performance of the storage, considering variations in the micro-structure due to processes such as fiber defects (misalignment, clustering, etc.), resin defects (porosity, residual stresses, etc.), and the possible presence of integrated sensors.This PhD is jointly supervised by IMT Nord Europe (France) and KU Leuven (Belgium). The research supervision team consist of Professors Vasiukov from IMT Nord Europe and Ivens and Lomov from KU Leuven. The research activities during the three-year PhD will be executed at both universities on a 50-50 basis. Participation in teaching activities in mechanical engineering is possible up to a limit of 64 hours per school year for students who wish to pursue a career in academia. This position offers:

• A high-level and exciting international research environment in a renowned institution
• Being part of an international project team with a multitude of contacts in Europe and worldwide
• A PhD title after approximately three years of successful research
• A thorough interdisciplinary scientific education in the frame of a doctoral training program
• An EU-funded PhD grant
• The possibility to participate in local as well as international courses, workshops and conferences
• Participation in teaching activities

Funding category: Financement de l’Union européennePHD Country: FranceRequirementsSpecific RequirementsREQUIRED PROFILE:A master’s (or equivalent) degree in computational mechanics, applied mathematics, or computer science
Distinguished student, with special attention to research projects, master thesis and modeling courses
Some skills in programming
Knowledge in composites materials will be an advantage
Strong knowledge of English, some knowledge of French will be an advantage
An open-minded attitude
Team player, as she or he will be part the Centre for Materials & Processes of IMT Nord Europe and the research team of the ECOHYDRO projectAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute IMT Nord Europe Country France City DouaiWhere to apply WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Douai, Nord

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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 02:31:36 GMT

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