Increasing Peak Motor Torque by Optimizing Heat Management using Phase-Change Materials

Institute

Lehrstuhl für Angewandte Mechanik

Type

Semester Thesis / Master's Thesis /

Content

experimental / theoretical / constructive /  

Description

Topic:

Often the amount of peak torque that a motor is able to output is limited by it’s capacity to dissipate heat. In turn, the ability of a robot to perform explosive dynamic motion is limited by it’s thermal management. One strategy to increase the amount of power that can be output without thermal throttling is to employ phase-change materials. These materials use the transition between two phases of matter to absorb significant amounts of energy while not increasing in temperature much. The topic of this thesis is the experimental testing of this approach on a motor. Various arrangements and types of phase-change materials will be tested to gain insight into their effectiveness. A thermal simulation of the material will be created and validated so that the design optimization can be accelerated.

 

As with all my theses, the proposed topic is just a starting point. It is flexible and can be adjusted to what interests you and what direction the research leads. The expectations regarding results, prerequisits and work-ethic will be modulated based on whether a MA/SA or BA is written.

 

Application:

Please send all previous transcripts of records and your full CV to tomas.slimak@tum.de with the subject Application MA/SA/BA "name of thesis". Write a few sentences about what motivates you to apply for this thesis and why you would fit the topic. Please be specific in citing the experience/expertise that you have which would be relevant to this topic.

 

After submitting your application, it will be reviewed and if you are deemed suitable for the topic, you will be invited for an interview. Please be aware that part of this interview will be an oral evaluation of your background and understanding of concepts relevant to the thesis. The more preparation, creativity and initiative you are able to show, the better.

 

If you are interested in multiple theses that I am offering, do not send multiple applications, just name all the titles in a single mail. Applications and theses can be submitted in English or German as well.

 

 

Requirements

 

 

 

Possible start

sofort

Contact

Tomas Slimak, M.Sc.
Room: 3104
Phone: +49 (89) 289 - 15226
tomas.slimaktum.de