Despre rol
Locaţia
Germany
Bayern
Erlangen
Lucru de la distanță ori birou
Hibrid (lucru de de distanță/ birou)
Companie
Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
Organizație
Transformation of Industry
Unitate operațională
Sustainable Energy Systems
Normă întreagă/normă parțială
Cu normă completă
Nivel de experiență
Student (înainte de absolvire)
Location: ERL S SP 9
Mode of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
A Snapshot of Your Day
Background:
With the growing emphasis on sustainable energy production, electrolyzers are becoming increasingly significant in the energy sector for producing hydrogen through water electrolysis. Power converters play a crucial role in electrolyzers, as they convert electrical energy from the grid into high direct current to drive the electrolysis process. Assessing the performance of these power converters is essential to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Thyristors and IGBTs are two different semiconductor devices used in power converters, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. This research aims to provide a comparative analysis and propose an optimal integration strategy for utilizing both technologies in electrolyzer applications.
Master’s Thesis Objective:
The objective of this master's thesis is to develop an optimization tool with a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) that computes key performance indicators (KPIs) for power converters supplying water electrolyzers. The tool will specifically focus on comparing thyristor-based and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) based power converters.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Literature study: study of electrolyzer technology, power converter technologies, existing KPIs
- KPI identification and formulation in a MATLAB tool: define a comprehensive set of KPIs and develop mathematical models to calculate them
- GUI design: create a user-friendly GUI within MATLAB that allows users to input parameters, run simulations, and visualize KPIs
- Comparative analysis: analyze the results to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each technology
- Optimization strategy: develop an algorithm within the tool to suggest an optimal mixture of thyristor and IGBT technologies based on specific project requirements and KPI outcomes
- Validate the optimization algorithm through case studies
- Documentation and user manual: document the development process, algorithms used, and the design of the GUI, create a comprehensive user manual that guides users on how to use the tool effectively
- Document your results by writing and submitting your Master thesis
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in a University to undertake a Master's Degree program in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or any other similar fields
- Strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics, and MATLAB programming
- Familiarity with GUI design and an understanding of electrolyzer systems will be advantageous
- Previous experience in power electronics preferred (related topics in Bachelor´s thesis, university projects, job experience, etc.)
- High level of motivation to work on cutting-edge optimization tool
- Ability and willingness to learn new fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus
- Ability to work independently and with high internal motivation in a dynamic environment
- Committed to personal development and continuous improvement
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Transcript of records
About the Team
Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With 99,000 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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- Exciting insights into an international company
- Lay the foundation for your career with us
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