Bachelor Thesis - Evaluation of Sealing Concepts for Membrane Integration in Redox Flow Battery Cells

Siemens Energy · Muelheim an der Ruhr

ThesisGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 12 Nov

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Key facts

Where you work: At the company
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, Comparable Field

Conducting a literature review on sealing concepts in redox flow batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers
Selection and evaluation of suitable sealing materials and sealing concepts taking into account relevant material and application parameters
Design of the test program as well as preparation, execution and evaluation of leakage measurements on redox flow laboratory cells
Analysis of the influence of material properties, compression and measuring media on leakage behavior
Evaluation of sealing concepts with regard to manufacturing tolerances, surface quality, assembly processes and material costs
Investigation of the scalability of the results and derivation of a recommendation for a suitable sealing concept for future redox flow battery stacks

Current bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering or a comparable field
Interest in energy storage technologies and experimental laboratory and research work
Basic knowledge of measurement technology and structured, independent working method
Enjoyment of practice-oriented work and solving technical issues
Good German and English language skills written and spoken
Insights into the development of redox flow batteries and practical experience in experimental research, sealing technology and battery stack design in an independent working environment

Conducting a literature review on sealing concepts in redox flow batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers
Selection and evaluation of suitable sealing materials and sealing concepts taking into account relevant material and application parameters
Design of the test program as well as preparation, execution and evaluation of leakage measurements on redox flow laboratory cells
Analysis of the influence of material properties, compression and measuring media on leakage behavior
Evaluation of sealing concepts with regard to manufacturing tolerances, surface quality, assembly processes and material costs
Investigation of the scalability of the results and derivation of a recommendation for a suitable sealing concept for future redox flow battery stacks

Current bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering or a comparable field
Interest in energy storage technologies and experimental laboratory and research work
Basic knowledge of measurement technology and structured, independent working method
Enjoyment of practice-oriented work and solving technical issues
Good German and English language skills written and spoken
Insights into the development of redox flow batteries and practical experience in experimental research, sealing technology and battery stack design in an independent working environment