Master Thesis - Gas Turbine Compressor Research (Gas Turbines)

Location: Finspång, Sweden

Company

hirify.global's Gas Services division develops low-emission power generation, turbine services, modernization, and digitalization solutions to support decarbonization.

What you will do

• Conduct a literature review covering compressor test rig design and scaling approaches.
• Develop CFD and FEM models to estimate the relevance of scaled compressor stage designs.
• Perform parametric studies of aerodynamic, structural dynamic, and aeroelastic trade-offs.
• Analyze the NCCP rotating rig design and define the required hardware modifications.
• Estimate the capital and time costs of refitting the rig with the scaled transonic compressor stage.
• Prepare a technical report and present the methodology, results, and conclusions for discussion and evaluation.

Requirements

• M.Sc. student in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering physics, or a similar field.
• Experience with or interest in CFD tools such as CFX, STAR-CCM+, or TRACE.
• Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Interest in turbomachinery and aeroelasticity.
• Ability to work independently, ask questions when needed, and communicate in a structured and clear manner.

Nice to have

• Experience with solid mechanics, structural dynamics, and FEM.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global energy technology organization with employees in more than 90 countries.
• Employment benefits may include reduced working hours, advance vacation, and a health care allowance.
• An eventual possibility of a flexible working place is available.
• The project can be completed by one person or by a two-person team.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may be filled before the deadline.