Expires on: 05/31/2024
The position is located at the Division of Heat Transfer at the Department of Energy Sciences. At the division, we conduct research and education on the energy generation, conversion, and utilization in different thermo-mechanical systems where the study of heat transfer, fluid mechanics as well as structural dynamics plays a central role. In particular, novel materials and manufacturing techniques as well as improved understanding of turbulent flows, reactive flows and multiphase flows is the key to improved heat transfer mechanisms and more efficient use of energy. Approximately 30 colleagues work at the division, including 20 PhD. On the international level we collaborate with universities and institutes in Europe, Asia, and North America. Our premises are in the newly renovated M-building on LTH’s campus in Lund.
To better understand the two-phase flow between the plates in an electrolyzer cell (looking at flow, pressure and temperature), starting with alkaline cells, including the coupling between Gas Diffusion Layers (GDL’s) and channels/flow plates. To avoid dry areas on the membrane/diaphragm and to equalize the operating temperature.
- Models to be validated to industrial tests, which is currently being built at Alfa Laval Technologies AB in Lund.
- Note that minimizing the pressure fluctuations is important for safety (avoiding pressure spikes) and for avoiding dry areas as well as key to being able to design long stacks, e.g., with many plates.
To create electrolyzer plates that better distribute the fluids and can efficiently remove excess heat. Iterative approach with plate design, test and modelling.