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Postdoctoral Fellow in Fundamentals and Laser Diagnostics in Pressurized Oxy-Fuel Combustion

Employer
NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - NTNU
Location
Trondheim, Norway
Closing date
2 Jan 2020

About the position

A two-year Postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT), NTNU. This position is a part of a collaborative project with SINTEF Energy Research, “Fundamentals of Pressurized Oxy-fuel Combustion for Natural Gas Semi-Closed Combined Cycles”, funded by the Research Council of Norway. The objective of the project is to advance the understanding of oxy-fuel combustion as a CO2 capture technology for natural gas fired gas turbines. Oxy-fuel combustion is based on burning the fuel with oxygen instead of air, generating an exhaust gas with a high concentration of CO2, which makes the capture less energy demanding than with other chemical processes. This type of combustion is more challenging and less documented than conventional air-based combustion.

The postdoc position take place in the framework of a collaboration between NTNU/SINTEF and CORIA (Complexe de Recherche Interprofessionnel en Aérothermochimie UMR 6614 CNRS - INSA Rouen Normandie, Université Rouen Normandie, France). The candidate is expected to spend a period of time at CORIA for the development of the advanced laser-based technique before applying it at the high-pressure combustion facility in SINTFE/NTNU for the measurement campaign under oxy-fuel conditions.

The head of the Department is Professor Terese Løvås. The position's supervision is by Professor Ivar S. Ertesvåg.

Main duties and responsibilities

The objectives are to perform instantaneous and simultaneous measurements of temperature and main species concentrations in turbulent flames by laser Spontaneous Raman Scattering (SRS) first in a multi-fluid oxyfuel combustion chamber at atmospheric pressure at CORIA in order to further develop the technique. The second part of the project, will consist in applying the technique in the high pressure (10 bar) pilot facility at SINTEF/NTNU to perform the measurement campaign under oxy-fuel conditions. This will require the development of new optical configurations to collect SRS signal despite of the limitations of optical accesses in the combustion chambers. Post-processing of experimental SRS spectra is based on automatic spectral fitting with theoretical spectra convoluted with apparatus functions determined from SRS radiation collected in-situ. During the period, the procedure of SRS spectra processing will be adapted depending on the gaseous fuel composition (methane, hydrogen, etc.) and the oxidising mixtures at different (O2 – CO2) proportion. The temperature will be obtained from methane or/and carbon dioxide spectra. One dimensional instantaneous and simultaneous measurements of CH4, O2, CO, CO2 and H2O concentrations in turbulent oxy-fuel flames diluted by carbon dioxide will allow a deep characterisation of the specificity of these combustion regimes.

Qualification requirements

A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. Completion of a Norwegian doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or physics, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

Other qualifications

  • Experience on use of laser diagnostics in fluid flows or measurements in combustion is required.
  • Excellent English skills, spoken and written, are required.

Personal characteristics

  • Capacity to work in a laboratory environment with respect for HSE rules and procedures
  • Good teamworking skills
  • Good scientific writing skills

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer

Salary and conditions

Postdoctoral candidates are remunerated in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 523 200 before tax per year. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criterias in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

General information

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Ivar S. Ertesvåg (e-mail: Ivar.S.Ertesvåg@ntnu.no) and Dr. Mario Ditaranto (e-mail: Mario.Ditaranto@sintef.no)

About the application:

Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.

Please refer to the application number IV-269/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 02.01.2020.

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 2nd January 2020
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Term
Place of service NTNU Department of Energy and Process Engineering

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