Master Thesis Brake Emission

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Digital sensor: AI model training and FE modelling of VOLVO Brake temperatures

Future heavy-duty transportation needs to be energy efficient and minimize the use of fossil fuels. Electrified powertrains have high propulsion efficiency but can also recuperate some of the energy during braking (regenerative braking). However, traditional brakes are also needed, and the optimal use of regenerative and traditional braking is a non-trivial task. The traditional braking system also emits wear particles which can cause severe effects on human health. In fact, the wear emissions (from both brakes, tyres and road) are the dominant source from transportation since 2013 (considering PM2.5) due to efficient tail-pipe regulations using particulate filters. Some legislation for wear particles will come in place from Euro 7. The particle emissions from transportation are still causing thousands of premature deaths in Europe and there is a big need for better understanding to minimize the particle emissions. The long-term objective from this project is to contribute to reduced health impact from particle emissions.

Project description

In collaboration with Volvo trucks at their testing facility, you will perform transient PM/PN measurement to get the size-distribution during different brake events. Experiments will be performed both at the Chalmers brake test rig and at the HD rig at Volvo Technology in Lundby. The objectives include the characterization of the brake wear emissions as a function brake system conditions and operations. You will enable the development of a prediction model equipment to be used in the assessment of future brake systems that will comply with Euro 7.

About you

We seek 1-2 students looking for a Master’s thesis work with interest physical experiments and reduced impact from emissions. You should be skilled in Experimental physics , Matlab/Python and statistical tools for evaluation of test results. You should also have skills and interest in mechanical systems.

Contact information

Supervisor: Jonas Sjöblom (supervisor), Jonas.sjoblom@chalmers.se , Martin Petersson (Volvo group), martin.k.petersson@volvo.com

The last day to apply is 10th of November.

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Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Group Trucks Technology

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15036