Technische Universität München (Germany) & AREVA-CERCA in Romans (France)
Deadline for applications is 2014-02-16.
Description
The neutron source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) aims to convert its operation from usage of highly enriched Uranium (HEU) to lower enriched Uranium. This program is part of world wide efforts to minimize the usage of HEU in research reactors. For this reason, a new nuclear fuel with a very high Uranium density has to be developed.
In the past years, the working group “Hochdichte Brennstoffe” of FRM II together with its partner AREVA-CERCA in France has constructed a device to produce Uranium powder of small spherical particles with diameters of 50-100 µm. This device, which is currently a prototype, needs Uranium pins for its operation that have to be casted beforehand in a specially designed furnace.
To enforce our team, we are looking for a Ph.D. Student to continue and expand our work in this field. Large parts of the thesis have to be carried out at AREVA-CERCA in Romans, France. The work consists of two main parts:
• The optimization and industrialization of the Uranium casting process, or depending on the outcome, the construction of a new furnace which satisfies the pronounced safety requirements of the nuclear industry.
Therefore, a safety plan has to be developed and implement together with the French nuclear authorities.
• The optimization and industrialization of the atomization process. This includes a design review, parameterization of the proto-type, process modelling, automation and more. Again, this has to be carried out in accordance with the French nuclear regulations.
The contract will be based on TVÖD 13. As most of the work has to be carried out in France, basic knowledge of French as well as the will to strengthen the language skills is required. Work in a nuclear environment generally requires in-depth planning combined with a broad technical knowledge and construction governed by strong rules.
For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr. Winfried Petry
Telephone: +49 89 289 14704
Winfried.Petry@frm2.tum.de
Dr. Harald Breitkreutz
Telephone: +49 89 289 10771
Harald.Breitkreutz@frm2.tum.de
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