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Description of the research project
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electricity generation and distribution, enhancing the capacity of existing infrastructure is vital. The IDLEC project at the University of Twente, in collaboration with the company Liander, aims to address this need by exploring ways to safely increase the dynamic load capacity of the electricity grid, from transformers and substations to underground cables. The synergy of the research groups ET-DBM (Dynamics Based Maintenance) and ET-AMME (Asset Management and Maintenance Engineering) will be leveraged. The ET-DBM group will focus on the physics of failures and will design the algorithms for real-time monitoring systems, while ET-AMME will work on the asset management ensuring optimal deployment and utilization of the developed methods.
The Challenge
The goal of this research is to develop a framework (methods, models, monitoring systems) that enables Liander to dynamically load existing infrastructure components by briefly operating them above their nominal design capacity in situations where this can be safely achieved. Setting dynamic thresholds and implementing real-time monitoring of key performance parameters such as current and temperature are crucial in managing the degradation over the life cycle.
In addition, a health monitoring plan is needed to implement maintenance policies for dynamic loading in a timely manner this part of the research is more focused on asset management and how to organize Condition based Maintenance in cross functional teams.
Requirements
- You have (or will shortly acquire) a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial Design Engineering, (technical) business studies or other multidisciplinary fields.
- You have a broad knowledge base and research interests that include engineering, design, and technological, environmental, organizational, and asset life cycle management domains.
- You are able to do independent research and are willing to build on your writing and publication skills.
- You have excellent communication skills and are proficient in written and oral English; The ability to understand spoken and written Dutch is much appreciated.
- You are willing to travel internationally to perform and disseminate research.
Additional Information
- A full-time 4-year PhD position, with a qualifier in the first year.
- Interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high industrial relevance.
- You will receive a salary ranging from € 2.770,- gross per month in the first year to around € 3.539,- in the fourth year;
- Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme.
- You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School in which you and your supervisors will make a plan for additional suitable education and supervision.
- You will receive good secondary conditions, in accordance with the collective labor agreement CAO-NU for Dutch universities.
You can apply for these positions before November 1, 2023 by clicking the ‘apply now’ button below. Please include:
- CV (including contact information for at least two academic references)
- Motivation letter indicating your fit with this position and associated ambition.
- A publication list (if applicable)
- Official transcripts of BSc and MSc education
For more information please contact dr.ir. W. Haanstra (email: w.haanstra@utwente.nl) or dr. A.J.J. Braaksma (email: a.j.j.braaksma@utwente.nl).
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| Categoría de Puesto | Doctorat |
