Multi-Fuel Turbogenerator
Internship Position: Research Intern - Ceramic Liners for H2 Burners
Internship Location: Naval Post Graduate School
Internship Duration: Year Round
Internship Start Date: May 2024
Internship Pay: $30/hr + mileage.
Project Overview:
Are you a student with a keen interest in sustainable energy solutions and a passion for innovative engineering? Join our team as a Research Intern and contribute to the development of a Multi-Fuel Turbogenerator. In this exciting project, you will have the opportunity to work on modifying a 30kW hydrogen-powered gas turbine, making it capable of quickly switching between natural gas or hydrogen fuels. This breakthrough technology will provide energy managers and forward operating bases with greater flexibility in their fuel requirements, potentially allowing for zero carbon emissions in hydrogen mode.
Project Background:
Many military bases, whether permanent or forward, rely on electric power from fossil fuel generators. These generators often run on fuels that cannot be supplied from renewable sources. Current gas turbines are designed to operate on either fossil-based natural gas or hydrogen, requiring physical modifications to switch between the two. Our project aims to create a gas turbine generator that can seamlessly switch between fuels with the flip of a valve, offering a more flexible and sustainable solution.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the modification of a 30kW hydrogen-powered gas turbine to enable easy fuel switching between natural gas, hydrogen, or propane.
Collaborate with the team to containerize the system for practical applications.
Participate in the research and development of the fuel transfer system.
Conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze results to support project goals.
Work closely with experts in the field to gain valuable insights into sustainable energy solutions.
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in sustainable energy and innovative engineering solutions.
Strong interest in fluid flows and turbomachinery.
Willingness to learn and contribute effectively within a research team.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Education and Learning Opportunities:
This Research Internship offers students a unique opportunity to engage in real-world research related to multi-fuel turbogenerators. As an intern, you will have the chance to work alongside postgraduate students and interact with our commercial partner, Capstone Green Energy, contributing to the implementation of the fuel transfer system.
