Doctoral Network on the adoption of Hydrogen mEtalLurgy In the climate-neutral production Of Steel - HELIOS

DC9: Advanced characterisation of hydrogen plasma and the related reduction phenomena

Project title: Advanced characterisation of hydrogen plasma and the related reduction phenomena (WP3)

Host Institution: University of OULU

Country: Finland

Superviser: Timo Fabritius – Co-supervisors: Henri Pauna (UOULU), Mikko Jokinen (LUX), Johannes Schenk (MUL)

Objectives: 

  • Identify the plasma state in different process steps with process data, camera images, and spectroscopic means;
  • Develop process control procedures based on empirical data;
  • Find the optimal parameters to run the HPSR process;
 

Expected results: 

  • Capability to identify critical process steps and how the reduction proceeds from the data with advanced data analytics;
  • Optimized process routines and decreased power and H2 consumption;
 

Enrolment in Doctoral degree(s): University of OULU Graduate School (UniOGS)

Planned secondments:

Host: Montanuniversitaet Leoben; Supervisor: Johannes Schenk; Timing: M12-14; Length: 3 months; Purpose: to be trained in experimental planning and conducting HPSR experiments

Host: Luxmet; Supervisor: Mikko Jokinen; Timing: M18-20; Length: 3 months; Purpose: to be trained in process control of HPSR

Candidate requirements: 

  • Master’s degree in Process Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics.
  • The degree must be completed with good grades, latest by the start of the employment.
  • Good proficiency in the English language (both written and spoken)
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team and independently.
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