Master Thesis: Geometrical Variation Effects on Aeroelastic Stability in Transonic Compressor Blades

About the Role

Location
Sweden
Oestergoetlands laen
Finspang
Company
Siemens Energy AB
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Distributed
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Student (Not Yet Graduated)

A Snapshot of Your Day

As part of the aeromechanics group, you will explore the design of vibration-free axial transonic compressor blades optimized for performance under diverse operating conditions and complex aerodynamic demands. In this master’s thesis, you will investigate how multiple geometric parameters can be optimized to enhance aerodynamic damping and increase the margin against flutter instability in axial transonic compressors.

Through advanced numerical simulations, including CFD and FEM analyses, you will evaluate the aerodynamic damping and performance of various blade geometries. The results of this study will provide valuable insights into the relationship between blade geometry, mode shapes, and aerodynamic damping, laying the groundwork for optimization-driven design and future innovations in compressor technology.


How You’ll Make an Impact

  • You will conduct a thorough literature review to explore design-based geometry variations that enhance aeroelastic stability in turbomachinery blades.
  • Identify and analyze key geometric parameters that influence aeroelastic behavior, systematically introducing variations into the rotor blade design tool chain.
  • Develop and utilize CFD and FEM models to numerically estimate aerodynamic damping and assess the stability of blade designs.
  • Perform a parametric study to evaluate the impact of geometry variations on both aeroelastic stability and aerodynamic performance.
  • Analyze simulation data to document key trends and findings, preparing a comprehensive technical report and presentation to share your insights.


What You Bring

  • You are an M.Sc. student in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering physics, or a related field.
  • You have experience and a keen interest in using CFD tools such as CFX, STAR-CCM+, or TRACE.
  • Proficiency in programming with Python and/or MATLAB is essential.
  • Familiarity with solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and FEM is a plus.
  • You possess strong communication skills and can work independently while being open to asking questions to advance your work.
  • A genuine interest in turbomachinery and aeroelasticity drives your passion for this field.


What You Bring

Within the R&D department, the compressor aerodynamics group consists of specialists with deep expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of compressor design and performance. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of compressor technology and innovation.

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At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. 

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Application

Don’t hesitate – apply via the Apply button, id nr 283752 no later than 2025-11-10.

Ongoing selection is applied, the role might be filled before last application date.


For questions about the role, please contact the recruiting manager Henrik Pilvinge on henrik.pilvinge@siemens-energy.com

For questions about the recruitment process please contact the responsible recruiter Ermina Imamovic on ermina.imamovic.ext@siemens-energy.com


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Location: Finspång


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Unionen, unionen.finspang.se@siemens-energy.com
Sveriges Ingenjörer & SACO, asi.se@siemens-energy.com
Ledarna, Anders Fors, anders.fors@siemens-energy.com
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