دکتری مهندسی الکترومکانیک در Ghent University بلژیک

PhD Student on Optimization and Control of Renewable Electromechanical Systems

Last application date: Oct 21, 2016 23:59
Department: TW08 – Department of Electrical energy, systems and automation
Contract: Limited duration
Degree: Master’s degree in Engineering: Electromechanics, Electrical Energy, Mechatronics, Control
Occupancy rate: 100%
Vacancy Type: Research staff
Job description

Renewable energy systems are subject to the strong variability of their corresponding energy sources. Systems such as wind and wave energy converters have an inherent inertia with energy source variations in the order of seconds. Because these converters are currently not accommodated to the aleatory sources, they fail to yield optimal energy efficiency and thus economic reliability. Their operations are determined by maximum power point tracking that works optimally in case of static or steady state conditions.
Our project maps the dynamics of the power in renewable energy systems to incorporate the variability, and proposes a paradigm shift towards maximum energy yield tracking with the aim to operate optimally for energy sources varying in the order of seconds. Adding measurements forecasting the energy sources’ dynamics and utilizing inertia will be integrated in the analysis. We focus on the applications having a different nature of variability: small to medium wind turbines facing wind gusts and wave energy converters in irregular waves. The variability-adapted energy yield of the considered systems will be compared with the original state-of-the-art methods and expressed in terms of energy efficiency both numerically and experimentally.
Profile of the candidate

We are looking for highly motivated and top qualified PhD candidates with a background in electromechanical engineering, having an interest in electrical energy. As an ideal candidate you should have outstanding knowledge of, and experience in, modelling, control and performing measurement campaigns on electromechanical systems.
Equally important are well-developed social skills directed towards working in an interdisciplinary team, excellent interpersonal and communicative skills. Strong motivation to succeed in scientific research and that you show a true passion for technology and engineering. We offer you the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research, in a challenging environment. A willingness to tackle challenges is a must.
How to apply

Candidates should send a CV, a motivation letter, 2 email addresses of referees before 21 october 2016 to Prof. Guillaume Crevecoeur(Guillaume.crevecoeur@ugent.be) and Prof. Lieven Vandevelde (Lieven.Vandevelde@ugent.be).