The scientific activities of the “ARES” unit are focused on developing new energy systems and technologies based on renewable sources, for multi energy generation, particularly for distributed energy applications. The main fields of research are those of concentrated solar power and of hydrogen storage. FBK is one of the most renewed research stakeholders at European level in the small-scale concentrated solar power. It is full member of the European Energy Research Alliance. At the same level in the topic of hydrogen storage technologies, where at EU level is member of research grouping N.ERGHY within the JTI FCH.
Description
The research position offered concerns the research on energy systems and technologies, particularly applied in the topic of modelling and numerical simulation of solutions and components for energy storage and generation: • Design and modelling of components and systems for energy micro cogeneration based on thermodynamic cycles (ORC, Stirling). Particularly of interest will be skills oriented to nano and micro turbine design; • Design and development of storage components and systems for hydrogen in solid state materials, particularly tanks, integration with fuel cells and electrolyzers, etc.; • Development, prototypation and validation of above mentioned energy systems for hydrogen storage and/or energy poli generation from renewable energy sources. The work will be carried out in the framework of the European project STAGE STE, one of the three larger world initiatives on concentrated solar power, in the EU project EDEN, coordinated by FBK, and in the EU project BRICKER, participated by FBK as a partner. In such project, the activity will be focused on developing ideas and concepts for energy generation from a medium scale CSP technology, looking to the improvement of the concepts and technologies developed within the FP7-Digespo project (www.digespo.eu). Furthermore, the candidate will support design and development of components within EDEN project, a coordinated EU project by FBK – ARES (www.h2eden.eu) , particularly design of hydrogen tank and integration issues with a solid oxide fuel cell. Finally, the candidate will work within the EU project BRICKER, dedicated to the development of a poly-generation energy system for large public buildings, looking to the integration between concentrated solar power (PTC systems), biomass boiler, ORC system, a chiller. The work in FBK will be concentrated on modelling of energy system using lumped analysis.
Benefits
Annual gross salary: from 33.300 to 38.000 €, depending on technical background and expertise in the field (Including meal vouchers or work canteen and welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security, etc.)
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