Description : Thesis Work - The Aerodynamics of a generic Aero-SUV. Company : Volvo Cars. Location : Göteborg
Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. All thesis projects are arranged in business critical areas and therefore you will be able to contribute to our company purpose – providing freedom to move in a safe, sustainable and personal way – from day one!
Background
The study of the flow around a car is of crucial importance to seek energy efficiency and performance. With Volvo cars rapidly transitioning towards BEV based architectures (fully electrified fleet by 2030), newer avenues to further improve existing external vehicle aerodynamic knowledge are being explored. This requires an update of the generic rules-of-thumb and overall understanding of the fundamental principles. The goal of this work is to therefore develop a parametric optimization and analysis workflow that identifies the key contributors to vehicle aerodynamic drag. This will contribute to the creation of a generalized set of geometrical trends, which is further backed up by physics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) results.
Scope
- Implementation of a generic optimization tool and a robust morphing workflow.
- Investigation/identification of the main aerodynamics parameters toward lower drag and longer range.
What you´ll bring
- MSc Engineering student in applied physics, mechanics or similar. Ready for thesis work 2024.
- Education in direction towards fluid dynamics.
- Programming skills.
- Communication skills and ability to document a work process in steps.
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- Part of the thesis must be done on site, Volvo Cars Gothenburg.
Duration
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The work will probably start in January 2024 (to be agreed with student and university)
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The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
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30 ECTS (Master academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
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This thesis could be conducted by 1 student or 2 Students working in pair.
We’d love to receive and review your application. Selection will be ongoing during the application period, so do not hesitate to send in your application. Attach your CV and personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2023-11-20
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
If you want more information about the project or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to:
Manager, Johan Sternéus, [email protected]
Supervisor, Guglielmo Minelli, [email protected]
Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.
