Internship Thermo-fluid dynamic simulation of a Generator Circuit Breaker (100%)
Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB) play a major role in power plant protection, offer more flexibility for plant operation and enable the implementation of efficient solutions to reduce investment cost. Maintenance, energy efficiency and carbon footprint are now also enhanced thanks to GCB architecture optimization.
The objective, of the 6 to 12 month internship, is to carry out arc and thermal-fluid-dynamic simulations to evaluate the performance of a Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) during operation under steady state and transient electrical loads.
The scope of the internship will be focused on the thermo-fluid dynamic and arc simulations. The candidate will receive dedicated assistance and support from the ABB engineers and scientists concerning the electrical component and arcs. Based on the results assist ABB engineers in the optimization of the device and in the validation and setup of a simplified model. Optional is the planning/design of validation experimental tests in collaboration with the ABB High Voltage Technology Center Team and ABB Corporate Research Center.
Your responsibilities
- Literature search on recent work regarding GCBs;
- Implementation of the GCB CAD model in the dedicated thermo-fluid dynamic software;
- Meshing of the GCB model;
- Arc simulations and prediction of thermo-fluid-dynamic performances of a GCB by means of the software FLUENT
- Data post-processing, analysis and evaluation of the results;
- Propose improvements to the simulated case in collaboration with the ABB team;
- Plan a dedicated validation campaign
Your background
- Bachelor or Master (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Background in fluid-dynamics and thermal management
- CAD knowledge (Creo is a plus)
- CFD background (ANSYS FLUENT is a plus)
- Meshing knowledge (ICEM, GAMBIT)
- Proficiency in programming (Python)
- Fluency in written and spoken English, German is a plus
- Ability to work in a team, as well as willingness to handle responsibilities independently
More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers
ABB Switzerland Ltd.
Kim Hipwood
Talent Partner
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