Campus Internship - Arc Flash Analysis

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About you and this role

We are looking for you, an ambitious bachelor’s, master’s or Diplom student, to support our Electrical Unit in the Energy and Environmental Department by doing an internship project focused on the analysis of arc flash related pressure rise ("pressure waves") in switchgear substations for our location in Böhlen, Germany.

Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment. The department that will welcome you manages diverse assets in the infrastructure sector, including energy distribution and water treatment. Operating across the entire Böhlen site, our department boasts expertise in various fields, offering a unique and enriching professional experience.

Project description

The operation of electrical assets involves several personal and reliability risks, requiring the implementation of various technical and organizational measures to minimize these risks. While there is a well-established hazard analysis for thermal stress resulting from an arc flash, the assessment of related pressure is often neglected. This project aims to assess potential hazards arising from pressure increases due to an arc flash.

Depending on the project's scope, this internship presents a potential opportunity for a master's thesis.

Responsibilities

• Acquiring knowledge of the theory of pressure increase related to arc flashes
• Gather information on measures to prevent pressure rise related to arc flashes
• Create a model/simulation for calculations
• Develop a recommendation for safe operation from the knowledge gained and the simulation results

Qualifications

• You are currently studying for a bachelor's / master’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
• You have a good working knowledge of German (B2 level) and English
• You have first experience with simulation tools

Preferred Skills

• You are capable of working independently
• You have basic knowledge of solving mathematical problems
• You are interested in solving complex practical problems
• You have basic programming skills

Additional notes

You can start between February and July in 2024 for a period of 6-12 months (exact timing to be discussed).

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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Summary

• Location: Boehlen (DEU)
• Type: Full time