Functional and robust state-machine design for operation on low-voltage DC networks
Flanders Make is involved for some years already in the design, construction and operation of innovative DC (Direct-Current) architectures for industrial and transportation applications. Following several successful research projects, an application for a grant for the development of an infrastructure dedicated to this field of research is going to be submitted at the Flemish government institutes.
This infrastructure encompasses the creation of a modular, transportable and scalable DC grid supporting various bus-voltage levels, loads and sources, simulation routines, energy storage solutions while providing a safe, state-of-the-art environment to accelerate the pace of research and development.
In the scope of this project, many technical challenges and developments await. One among them is, the design of a functional and robust state-machine for operation on low-voltage (0 – 1500 VDC) DC networks. The state-machine dictates how a DC load (e.g., a motor inverter assembly) is connected to a live DC grid, supported by local measurements, pre-charging circuit and taking into account higher-level signals such as setpoints, load sharing, safety state …
The expectations of this challenge are to develop the state-machine in a PLC environment using OOP (object-oriented programming) methodologies for reusability and flexibility, to design a test circuit (hardware assembly) from source to load with all the required elements to operate it properly and safely and to provide visual feedback to the operators (HMI development). The main objective is to demonstrate functionality and robustness of the designed solution of the challenge.
Type
Internship
Master
Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Sector
Energy
Locatie
Flemish Brabant
Stad
Leuven
Voordelen
Technical learning targets: ▪ Reflect on, describe and formulate an engineering challenge ▪ Formulate the technical requirements to fulfill a need ▪ Develop your skills in PLC programming, according to the standards ▪ Merge control, logic, safety and display together in a project ▪ Assemble a hardware prototype (electrical design, wiring …)
Soft learning targets ▪ Document your work, on weekly-basis ▪ Work towards a technical report (thesis-content) ▪ Learn to organize, summarize and communicate ▪ Get familiar with the research world and its actors
Practical data The internship and / or thesis (work hereby proposed covers whatever you call it) takes place in Flanders Make – Leuven, Gaston Geenslaan 8.
You will be provided with all the necessary tools and office / lab equipment.
▪ Timing: 01/24 – 06/24 (5 to 6 months, 80 – 100 % presence)
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Gezocht Profiel
Engineering student in MA2, in the fields of: ▪ Electro-mechanical ▪ Automation ▪ Electrical ▪ Energy ▪ … ▪ Or any equivalent relevant education Autonomy, willingness to learn and interest in electrical topics. A good knowledge of English (speaking and writing) is required.