Engine Air Filtration (3065)
Target group: Automotive Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Product Development
At Research and Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.
This thesis work will be carried out within the Air Induction System department, which is a part of Volvo Cars´sResearch and Development organization.
Background
The group Air Induction System (AIS) is responsible for the development of air filters and charge air systems to Volvo’s petrol and diesel engines. The highly efficient turbo charged engines in the fuel efficient cars of the future require well optimized air systems, which ensures that the engines get clean air in a lossless manner. The power you get from an engine is determined by the amount of air that you can get to flow through it. High airflow rates has to be achieved with as low pressure drop as possible, while managing the high packaging restrictions in the engine bay.
A good and efficient air filter is needed to ensure that the engine performs well during the full life of the vehicle. It is important to optimize its size and material choice to both fulfil filtration requirements as well as keeping cost down.
Scope
The purpose of this thesis work is to study the parameters that affect the functionality of the air filter element and the surrounding box. Give recommendations for updated requirements and recommendation for continued work.
- Perform air filter benchmarking and evaluate methods
- Analysis of serviced air filters from the field
- Analysis of real driving conditions and market differentiation
- Study of different test methods of filter efficiency and capacity
- Give recommendations and adjustments based on results and theoretical studies
Profile
- We are looking for students that are highly motivated and have genuine interest in cars, calculations and product development.
- Experience in fluid dynamics and testing is meritorious.
- Experience in Matlab and Simulink is meritorious.
- Self-standing, curious and fast learning.
- Knowledge within combustion engine is meritorious.
- Communication skills are important since information will be needed from several different parts of the company.
- Driver´slicense B.
Duration
- Period: 1 semester, 30 ECTS points
- Starting date: January 2018
- Number of students: Suitable for 1-2 student.
- Work to be done at dept Air Induction Systems, Volvo Cars Corporation, Torslanda, Sweden
Application
- Attach your resume and cover letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials.
- Please note that applications arriving later then the last application date will not be taken in consideration.
- Selection will be ongoing during the application period.
In case of questions, please contact:
Technical questions/inquires:
Björn Kristiansen (Advanced Engineering Team Leader)
tel +46313253032
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We want your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2017-11-30.
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