Master's thesis (m/f/d) Modeling of thermal runaway under abuse conditions at the cellular level

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG • Weissach • 1d ago

Tasks

Research tasks:

Literature research on mechanical, electrical, and thermal misuse scenarios Building a coupled model (e.g., using COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys, MATLAB, or OpenFOAM) Selection and application of suitable short-circuit and heat release models Implementation of TR trigger criteria (e.g., Mohr-Coulomb, Johnson-Cook, Arrhenius-based reaction kinetics) Parameterization based on existing experiments (e.g., ARC, DSC, penetration tests) Comparison of simple (1D/2D) and complex (3D) modeling approaches, if necessary Validation using literature data or accompanying experiments (optional)

Requirements

Degree programs

Mechanical engineering Automotive engineering Physics Electrochemistry Computational science, etc.

Study focus:

Electrochemical energy storage Numerical simulation or similar

Expert knowledge:

Knowledge of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, or electrochemistry

IT skills:

Initial experience with FEM/CFD/multiphysics software (e.g., COMSOL, Ansys, MATLAB, OpenFOAM)

Language skills:

German English

Soft skills:

Independent, structured working style For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link

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