Master Thesis Work - Virtual calibration of Thermal Management system using 1D simulations i Gothenburg

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Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.Job description:Background
The rapid transformation of the automotive market towards electric vehicles is to great extent driven by the technological improvements in the thermal management area. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) are more sensitive to working temperature than traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles since the efficient working temperature window of batteries is narrower than for ICE. Moreover, the energy required for other functions ( Climate comfort) is also provided by the traction battery, therefore impacting the driving range of the BEV. Therefore, having an optimized thermal management system is key in order to have an efficient BEV with increased driving range without impacting other aspects as performance or climate comfort.

Available Project - Virtual calibration of Thermal Management system by using 1D simulations
Thermal Management systems are becoming more and more complex, with different circuits that can be connected or disconnected in several ways depending on the working mode (cooling, heating, heat-pumping from different sources…). This is possible with different pumps and valves that allow having all the different configurations and in different ambient conditions, leading to a great number of variants that need to be considered during the calibration of the system for its optimal functioning.
Here is where 1D simulations of the complete Thermal Management system can help, being able to run all the different configurations in a virtual vehicle and provide the outputs needed to create an initial calibration of the system. Since the models of the system are available much earlier than the first prototypes, this also allows our colleagues working in control and calibration to start their work earlier, needing the prototype vehicle available at later stages only for fine-tuning work.
The target of this Master Thesis is to check the feasibility of this approach, running all the simulations needed to calibrate the system, create the base calibration, and compare it with the one obtained by running the same tests with the physical vehicle.
Profile
1-2 Master student(s) with a background in System Controls & Mechatronics, Applied Mechanics or Similar Education. Should you have a co-worker in mind to work along with, don’t forget to include his/her name in the cover letter.
Duration
• The duration of the Thesis is 20 weeks
• The Thesis starts in January 2023 or earlier if possible.
• 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
• This thesis is suitable for 1- 2 students

How to Learn More and Apply
Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application, last application 6th of November. Attach your resume and cover letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. Please note that due to GDPR applications by email will not be accepted.
Supervisor
Juan Antonio Moreno Gómez, Product Owner CAE – Thermal System Development, src=" ">

Extra information

Status

Stängd

Önskad utbildningsnivå

Gymnasium

Ort

Gothenburg

Typ av kontrakt

Heltidsjobb (förstajobb)

Typ av jobb

Grafik / Design

Körkort önskas

Nej

Tillgång till bil önskas

Nej

Personligt brev krävs

Nej

Språk

Svenska