In the context of energy efficiency research and the development of low-carbon heat sources, our team is studying various ways for optimizing thermodynamic cycles [1, 2]. This study focuses on the use of molecularly complex, non-fluorinated, non-ozone-depleting organic fluids with low heating power and high-temperature stability [3, 4].

You will be involved in the design of a Rankine cycle that optimally utilizes the properties of such fluids (quasi-isothermal expansion). In more detail, your responsibilities include:

·       Establishing a methodology for selecting architectures and fluids

·       Modeling thermodynamic cycle architectures using EES tool. You will be asked to compare the newly established cycles with the reference cycles.

·       Sizing of heat exchangers (ECHTHERM tool) and turbomachinery.

·       Definition and implementation of a low-power experimental bench

·       Validation of performance against experimental results and bibliographic data

·       Industrial application cases (scale-up), optimization

·       Technological watch and scientific monitoring of organic fluids

What you bring to the table

·       Your PhD in energetics

·       Key technical skills: applied thermodynamics, modelling in fluid mechanics and heat transfer

Soft skills: interest in energy and environmental issues, rigour, autonomy, synthesis and (oral/written) communication skills