Master Thesis: Model for oxidation catalyst in methanol engine
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Volvo Penta has made a commitment to reduce our CO2 emissions and to take responsibility as a world-leading supplier of engines. Our engines are today equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems (EATS) to clean the exhaust gases, in a mission to reduce our environmental impact and to follow legislation. To further reduce the CO2 emissions for our marine engines, we are looking into the possibility of using renewable fuels, such as bio-methanol.
For Volvo Penta the aftertreatment system needed for methanol engines are still an unknown area that we are exploring and learning about every day. One key component to development of new products is to use simulation, like an 1D model for the aftertreatment system. This is a great tool to help the development and testing, which saves both time and environmental impact from thorough testing.
The focus for this master thesis is at the oxidation catalyst in an aftertreatment system for marine engines using methanol as fuel. There are many chemical reactions that happens in an oxidation catalyst which means it can be complicated for a model to work correctly. On top of this, there are many different coatings used for an oxidation catalyst.
In order to create a well working model, there is the need to both develop the model but also to have experimental data to calibrate the calculations on. Therefore this thesis will contain two main parts: Performing experimental test using a synthetic gas bench (SCAT bench), as well as creating the model in ‘GT-suite’ and using the data from the experimental testing to calibrate and optimize the model.
What’s in it for you?
This thesis is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of our sustainability journey. This is also a chance for you to get an insight into the industry and the work we do at Volvo Penta. The thesis is done in collaboration with Chalmers and Volvo Penta, meaning you will be supported from both sides with the different tasks. This thesis is suitable for 2 people considering the workload.
Thesis work objective:
The aim of this master thesis is to develop a 1D model using GT-suite. The aim is for the final model to work for an oxidation catalyst for a methanol engine. In order to calibrate the model, synthetic gas bench testing is to be performed. This master thesis will be a collaboration between Chalmers and Volvo Penta.
Proposal of main activities:
• Prepare catalytic samples supplied by Volvo Penta
• Plan test matrix and perform synthetic gas bench testing on the samples.
• Create model in GT-suite and calibrate it using the test results.
The details and scope of the master thesis will be developed together with the thesis worker.
Ready for the next move?
Please get in touch if you have any questions about this master thesis work.
Supervisor: Emma Westerborn, emma.westerborn@volvo.com, 0739026776
Manager: Mikael Nilsson, mikael.ka.nilsson@volvo.com, 0739027165
Last application date: October 20th
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