Physics modelling of thermodynamics and heat transfer

Company Description

Hydram Dynamics is an Icelandic tech company developing large-scale liquid piston inertial evaporators which efficiently transform industrial waste heat into process steam.

Benefits of the equipment include reduced reliance on natural gas, lower emissions and cooling. Hydram's equipment will soon be sold to thermally intensive sectors, including chemical manufacturing, pulp-board, food-beverage, refineries, textiles etc. Its cooling properties will furthermore be used to cool down data center facility loops.

Demanding, mission-driven environment for professionals interested in contributing to the development of complex hardware. It's operation and physics are based on non-linear oscillations, gas pistons, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, control theory etc.

Role Description This full-time, on-site role is based at the company's modern and spacious headquarters in Gardabaer, Iceland. The position involves creating models of the various thermodynamic processes in the system, relying on high-frequency measurements from physical tests, brainstorming and assisting with development of mechanical and thermal components.

Day-to-day responsibilities also include conducting experimental research, planning and executing tests, analyzing results, and iterating on designs to improve performance, safety, and reliability. The role involves cross-collaboration within a small team to support product development from concept through prototyping and validation. Role also entails documenting technical findings, preparing specifications, and contributing to scale-up and implementation in industrial environments.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong analytical skills for data analysis, problem-solving, and performance optimization.

• Very strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics. Candidates should also be very interested in and possess solid foundation in other areas of physics.
• Candidates should possess skills in Python and preferably have done work with gas/steam-packages such as Coolprops.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, chemical engineering, energy engineering, or a related field.

Optional but beneficial:

• Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools (e.g. CFD)
• Familiarity with processes in industrial settings (e.g. fishmeal, paper & board, oil refineries, chemical mfg.)
• Experience working with small electronic components, ESP32s, sensor equipment, experience in lab setting. Or heavy three phase motor controlers.
• Strong plus if the candidate is handy with experience building and fixing things.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site

Hydram is a early stage environment with mission focused mindset. The right applicant is a smart, results driven, hard worker looking for an exciting and fun journey.