PhD position within dynamic modeling and simulation of thermal power plants with CO2 capture

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/ept) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a PhD candidate to work within dynamic process modeling and simulation of thermal power generation with CO2 capture. The successful candidate will be employed full-time by NTNU for a period of three years.

The candidate will be supervised by Associate Professor Lars O. Nord with expertise on plant level dynamics related to decarbonized energy. In addition, the candidate will be co-supervised by Postdoctoral Fellow Marcin Pilarczyk with expertise in energy systems modelling, thermal power plants, and heat transfer.

Duties of the position

• Modelling and simulation of the capture process and power plant
• Validation of the models against experimental data
• Investigate the integration of the capture process with the power cycle
• Analyze the dynamic behavior of the system and develop control strategies for flexible operation under transient conditions
• Linking the fundamental academic research performed in academia, with the applied research performed at SINTEF

Required selection criteria

• A good understanding of thermal power plants
• Knowledge in process engineering
• Experience with computational tools relevant for dynamic process modeling and simulation, such as, Simulink, Modelica, and gPROMS
• Good written and oral English language skills
• Please also include a one-page research plan for suggested research topic

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of CO2 capture processes
• Experience with experimental work or with analyzing experimental data

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work in teams: promotes effectiveness in groups by facilitating and building on the ideas of others
• A high level of personal responsibility, initiative, and independent thinking
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and administrative staff
• Is aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, pays attention to situations when help from others is needed to do the job effectively
• The ability to guide Master students in relevant topics.

They offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

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