Master's Student (f/m/d) Potentials for Load Flexibilization in Recharging of Battery Traction Units

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. · Berlin

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Key facts

Pay: Paid by a fixed pay scale (TVöD Bund)
Subject you study: Vehicle Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Transport Engineering, Engineering, Natural Sciences

Literature research on strategies for Demand-Side Management (DSM), grid-serving charging and feeding back, as well as evaluation metrics for load flexibilization and their application in the operation of battery traction units
Modeling of energy demand of BEMUs using selected daily driving profiles with existing DLR model and evaluation of load flexibilization potential for specific recharging scenarios (e.g., recharging at terminal station, during overnight stabling)
Development and implementation of recharging strategies considering route and timetable requirements, operational limits of traction batteries, available charging time windows, and performance of charging infrastructure or charging system (overhead line, plug-in recharging)
Calculation of the potential for load flexibilization based on selected operating scenarios using the example of a route network; conduct parameter studies for relevant design parameters

Ongoing scientific university studies in the field of vehicle or energy engineering, industrial engineering, transport engineering, or similar engineering and natural science degree programs
Interest in the topic of future rail vehicles with battery-electric drives and the development of software-supported tools
Basic knowledge of Python required
Independent and motivated working style

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation, and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us; we therefore aim to increase the proportion of women in science and leadership. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.

Literature research on strategies for Demand-Side Management (DSM), grid-serving charging and feeding back, as well as evaluation metrics for load flexibilization and their application in the operation of battery traction units
Modeling of energy demand of BEMUs using selected daily driving profiles with existing DLR model and evaluation of load flexibilization potential for specific recharging scenarios (e.g., recharging at terminal station, during overnight stabling)
Development and implementation of recharging strategies considering route and timetable requirements, operational limits of traction batteries, available charging time windows, and performance of charging infrastructure or charging system (overhead line, plug-in recharging)
Calculation of the potential for load flexibilization based on selected operating scenarios using the example of a route network; conduct parameter studies for relevant design parameters

Ongoing scientific university studies in the field of vehicle or energy engineering, industrial engineering, transport engineering, or similar engineering and natural science degree programs
Interest in the topic of future rail vehicles with battery-electric drives and the development of software-supported tools
Basic knowledge of Python required
Independent and motivated working style

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation, and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us; we therefore aim to increase the proportion of women in science and leadership. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.