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Master Thesis Opportunity: Advanced Numerical Modelling in Elastocaloric Cooling

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Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Vollzeit

Position Overview

The field of refrigeration and air conditioning is responsible for a significant portion of global energy use, contributing to environmental challenges. As urbanization accelerates, the demand for efficient and sustainable cooling technologies becomes increasingly critical to achieving carbon neutrality.

Elastocaloric cooling represents a promising alternative, utilizing solid refrigerants like shape memory alloys (SMAs) and polymers that respond to mechanical stress with self-heating and cooling capabilities. This innovative approach mitigates the risks associated with traditional vapor-compression systems, offering a more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solution. Regenerative elastocaloric cooling, which incorporates active heat-transfer fluid cycles, holds great potential for improved cooling power and future commercialization.

To enhance the cooling capacity of these systems, it is essential to optimize various components, including regenerator designs, system configurations, and operational parameters. Numerical modelling of Active Elastocaloric Regenerators (AERs) serves as a vital tool for predicting system performance and guiding design improvements. Previous research has established a one-dimensional numerical model based on superelastic Ni-Ti alloys, and this project aims to expand that model to explore diverse porous structures and additional factors such as hysteresis.

This project provides a unique opportunity to delve into the numerical analysis of heat transfer, refine programming skills, and validate models through experimental setups. There is also the potential for co-authorship in conference presentations and journal articles.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Examine the mechanical properties of shape memory alloys through phenomenological modeling.
  • Enhance the existing one-dimensional numerical model for porous elastocaloric regenerators using established AER model codes (proficiency in MATLAB and a background in thermodynamics required).
  • Optimize operational parameters of the AER and assess its cooling efficiency.
  • Conduct comparative analyses with proof-of-concept AER systems.

The institute is equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including a clean room, rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting, as well as various laboratories for assembly, joining, and metrology. Comprehensive support is provided to ensure successful project completion within the designated timeframe.

Candidate Profile:

  • Academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
  • We seek motivated, innovative, and self-driven individuals who thrive in a multidisciplinary and international environment.