Job Openings
We are always looking for students who would like to complete Diplom-, Bachelor's- or Master's theses within our research and development projects. Practical semesters are possible as well at the Solar-Institute Jülich. We are also looking for student assistants (studentische Hilfskräfte) and graduate assistants (wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte) as well as other staff members.
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Final theses
Abschlussarbeit Bachelor/Master: Analyse der Wärmeverluste eines Hochtemperaturspeichers
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Themenvorschlag Abschlussarbeit (PA+BA/MA): Prüfstands zur thermischen Untersuchung von Schüttgütern
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Themenvorschlag Abschlussarbeit (PA+BA/MA): Analyse der Effizienz von Erdsonden in einem maßstäblichen Prüfstand
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Bachelorarbeit: Energie Park Herzogenrath – Forschung und Entwicklung (EPH_FuE) "Floating-PV-Anlagen"
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Themenvorschlag Abschlussarbeit (MA): Vergleich verschiedener Wärmetau-scher für die Effizienzsteigerung von Eisspeichern durch CFD-Simulation
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Themenvorschlag Abschlussarbeit (BA/MA): Analyse der Effizienz einer Luft-Luft-Wärmepumpe durch Messung und Auswertung von Betriebsdaten
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Bachelor-/Masterthesis: Dynamic Modeling of an Anaerobic Digestion plant in Modelica
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Masterarbeit: Entwicklung eines Modells für den Wärmeübergang auf Mikroebene von heißer Luft auf feuchte Partikel inklusive des Einflusses von Verdampfung und Verdunstung des Wassers
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Bachelor's/Master's thesis: Measurement of catalyst test specimens for hydrogen CHPs
Background
The future-oriented hydrogen technology still has significant development potential in many areas. This also applies to modern gas engines, which manufacturers are increasingly preparing or converting for 100% hydrogen operation. Among other things, the exhaust gas aftertreatment must be adapted to the combustion process.
In the EasyPlug industrial project, SCR catalytic converters (nitrogen oxide reduction) are being developed with knitted wire mesh as a support structure. The SIJ has taken on the task of qualifying prototypes manufactured by the industrial partner, which have been provided with catalytic layers, through various tests. Among other things, the SIJ's engine test stand with an exhaust gas line and associated analysis systems are available for this purpose.
Task
Qualifying investigations and measurements of catalytic converter test specimens are to be carried out on various test benches at the SIJ in the project in order to use this measurement data to track manufacturing optimization and to drive it forward with suitable new specifications. An initial task of the project would therefore be to adapt the test stands to the measurement specifications. These investigations will then focus on back pressure measurements and the quantification of nitrogen oxide degradation by measuring the exhaust gas composition using an FTIR.
Qualification
Candidates should have a particular interest in engine technology and the development of hydrogen technology and preferably have suitable previous knowledge from their field of study. Field of study: Mechanical engineering, energy technology or other suitable fields of study. A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically should be present. The desired thesis can be written in German or English.
Contact
Dr. Markus Sauerborn | T +49. 241. 6009 53542 | sauerborn(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Jobs for Students
Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft: Unterstützung im Projekt InnoFlaG
Das SIJ führt mehrere Projekte mit dem Ziel einer kohlenstoffneutralen Energieversorgung durch. Im Rahmen des Projekts InnoFlaG sollen neuartige oberflächennahe Wärmetauscherelemente in Kombination mit Latentwärme-speichern, Energiespeichern und Hydraulikmodulen als funktionsfähige Einheit durch die Industriepartner entwickelt, getestet und in Wechselwirkung mit dem oberflächennahen Erdreich sowie multimodaler Regenerierung durch unsere Forschungseinrichtung modelliert werden. Zusätzlich wird eine optimale, die CO2-Emissionen minimierende modulierende Wärmepumpen-Betriebsweise erarbeitet und bewertet. In diesem Projekt wird ein Monitoring-System implementiert, das relevante Daten der eingesetzten Module und der Umgebungsbedingungen sammelt und auswertet, um genauere Modellierungen, Ertragsprognosen und eine effektive Fernüberwachung zu ermöglichen.
Erwartungen
- Praktische Kenntnisse in den Bereichen Installationstechnik, Messtechnik und/oder Datenübertragung
- Kenntnisse über Kommunikations-Schnittstellen (Optional)
- Große Forschungsfreude, hohe Motivation, Selbständigkeit
Deine Aufgaben
- Unterstützung beim Aufbau des Geothermie-Testfelds und der zugehörigen Messtechnik
- Unterstützung bei der Installation des hydraulischen Systems
- Planung und Durchführung von Messreihen sowie deren Auswertung
- Allgemeine Unterstützung bei Aufgaben im Projekt InnoFlaG
SIJ-Angebot
- Zusammenarbeit mit dem interdisziplinären Team des SIJ
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten & angenehmes Arbeitsumfeld
Ansprechpartner
Dr. rer. nat. Joachim Göttsche | T 0241 6009-53525 | goettsche(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Ludwin Duran Paredes, M. Sc. | T 0241 6009-53504 | duran(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft: Energie Park Herzogenrath – Forschung und Entwicklung (EPH_FuE) "Floating-PV-Anlagen"
Das SIJ führt mehrere Projekte mit dem Ziel einer kohlenstoffneutralen Energieversorgung durch. Das Projekt „Schwimmende PV-Anlagen“ beinhaltet die Entwicklung und Erprobung eines optimierten Auslegungskonzepts für die Errichtung von schwimmenden Photovoltaikanlagen auf dem See im Energiepark Herzogenrath. In diesem Projekt wird ein System-Monitoring-System implementiert, das relevante Daten der eingesetzten Module und der Umgebungsbedingungen sammelt und auswertet, um genauere Modellierungen, Ertragsprognosen und eine effektive Fernüberwachung zu ermöglichen.
Erwartungen
- Datenanalyse und Programmierkenntnisse
- Kenntnisse über Kommunikations-Schnittstellen (Optional)
- Große Forschungsfreude, hohe Motivation, Selbständigkeit
Deine Aufgaben
- Analyse der Bewegungen der Struktur und der Reaktion auf die Windlast unter Verwendung der Sensordaten
- Installation eines Datenerfassungssystems und dessen Einrichtung mit den Protokollen OPC-UA und MQTT
- Unterstützung bei allgemeinen Aufgaben im Projekt
SIJ-Angebot
- Zusammenarbeit mit dem interdisziplinären Team des SIJ
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten & angenehmes Arbeitsumfeld
Ansprechpartner
Shiva Ansaripour, M. Sc. | T 0241 6009 54071 | ansaripour(at)sij.fh-aachen.de
Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft: Aufbau und Betreuung eines Versuchsstands zur Durchführung von Schneelast- und Kühlversuchen
Hintergrund
Schwimmende PV-Anlagen bieten ein großes Potential zur nachhaltigen Energieerzeugung auf bisher ungenutzten Wasserflächen. In dem Projekt "Schwimmende Photovoltaik: Umweltauswirkungen und Ertragssicherung" werden unter anderem Möglichkeiten zur Vermeidung von Schneelasten und der Optimierung des Energieertrags durch Kühlung der Module mit dem vorhandenen Seewasser untersucht. An einem schwimmenden Testaufbau sollen daher Versuche durchgeführt werden, durch die eine Strategie zur Vermeidung von Schneelasten identifiziert werden soll und die der Validierung eines Prozessmodells dienen.
Aufgaben
- Aufbau & Betreuung eines Solarmodul-Testaufbaus für Schneelast- & Kühlversuche
- Durchführung und Auswertung von Schneelast- und Kühlversuchen
- Validierung eines Prozessmodells mit Versuchsdaten
Anforderungen
- Strukturierte, selbstständige und zielorientierte Arbeitsweise
- Studienrichtungen: Maschinenbau, Elektrotechnik, Energietechnik oder vergleichbarer Studiengang
- Kenntnisse in den gängigen MS-Office Programmen (Excel, Word, etc.)
- Erfahrungen in der Datenverarbeitung vorteilhaft
- Interesse an praktischen Tätigkeiten
Angebot
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Angenehmes Arbeitsklima
- Möglichkeit von Praxisprojekten und Abschlussarbeiten
Beginn
Ab 01.10.2024
Ansprechpartner
Nico Oellers, M. Sc. | T 0241 6009 54166 | oellers(at)sij.fh-aachen.de