Description : Thesis Work - Tyre particle CFD simulation. 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
Sustainability is one of the core values of Volvo Cars. Human health has been the central focus for our development. Emission has a great impact on human health. While legislations have driven down emissions of particles from exhausts, the non-exhaust proportion of road traffic emissions has increased, and traffic is deemed to be one of the most important contributors to particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere. On a global scale, human exposure to these air-borne PMs is hazardous and can cause a significant impact on human health. Lowering air pollution in urban areas is crucial to reduce ambient toxicity levels and maintain good air quality.
Major contributors to these non-exhaust emissions are tyre wear particles (TWP) and brake wear particles (BWP). These emissions are becoming even more important for battery electrical vehicles (BEVs), since electrical vehicles are typically heavier than conventional ones and, hence, they require larger tyres and brakes leading to projected particle emission to grow in the future. With this background, the European Parliament is expected to impose stringent testing and measurement conditions with Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards including regulations for both tyre and brake wear particles.
Scope
The overall aim of the thesis work is to investigate the ways to trace and measure tyre (and brake) emissions both numerically and experimentally as well as study possible solutions for decreasing the non-exhaust particle emissions from vehicles. The students are expected to:
- Work with numerical simulations to simulate particle emissions.
- Propose designs for measuring equipment and make comparison.
- Propose designs for capturing the particles and make comparison.
What you´ll bring
The successful candidates are expected to have:
- Master student in Mechanical/Automotive engineering.
- Ability to take initiatives and work independently.
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics and CFD simulations.
The thesis requires the students to be physically presented in Gothenburg, Volvo Cars Corporation
Duration
- The work will start in January 2024, to be discussed.
- The duration for this thesis work is 20 weeks.
- 30 ECTS (academic credits) if in agreement with your Thesis Advisor in University
- This thesis is to be conducted by 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. Please, also submit transcripts together with CV.
Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2023-11-30.
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, Carl-Johan Andersson at [email protected]
Supervisor, Xin Li at [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.
