Thesis Master's student (f-m-d)- Design of a metal hydride compressor

Welcome to the Hamburger Energiewerken! Our city is at our heart and we are proud to provide the Hamburgers with energy at all times. But we are all about so much more: we are designers and drivers of the Hamburger Energie- und Wärmewende. By 2030 at the latest, we want to generate district heating free of coal, by 2045 to be climate-neutral. From green electricity to district heat to hydrogen and e-mobility - we work on major plans and innovative projects and look for passionate talents. Do you want a job as a working student or student who offers you exciting perspectives and a sustainable future? Then we'll get you! Starting situation: In cooperation with the Institute for Hydrogen Technology at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, the Chair of Applied Materials Technology at the Helmut-Schmidt-University researches new possibilities of hydrogen storage and compression based on metal hydrides. While piston compressors pose numerous technical challenges, metal hydride compressors use the reversible chemical reaction of hydrogen and special alloys to efficiently compress and utilize waste heat from other processes. In cooperation with the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH), the suitability of the metal hydride compressors is to be investigated as an alternative to mechanical compressors.

In the master thesis, the design of such a metal hydride compressor is to be carried out. It is not only necessary to take into account the system design and the properties of the hydride-forming alloys of the metal hydride technology, but in particular the coupling with an atmospheric electrolyzer in order to utilize its waste heat for the operation of the compressor. The student (m-w-d) works in close cooperation with the HGHH, to a share also on site in Moorburg. Experimental structures and digital models for system simulation are available at the HSU or at the Hereon. • Design and simulation of the metal hydride compressor • Analysis of the properties of the hydride-forming alloys • Investigation of coupling with atmospheric electrolyzers • Cooperation with the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub

You study mechanical engineering, process engineering, energy engineering or a comparable degree course You want to write your master thesis in Q3/2025 until the end of Q1/2026 You bring great interest in hydrogen technologies and their applications with You will draw your attention through an analytical and structured approach and very good knowledge of German and English

Design the energy future of tomorrow: We offer you future-oriented tasks and a meaningful job with impact, open communication at all levels, as well as an appreciation of each other.

Personal development: Discover diverse and exciting challenges that offer you new perspectives for your individual and professional development.

Flexible working time models: Our flexible working time models allow you to optimally align job and study with your life.

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