Thermodynamic formation and model improvements of hydrogen hydrate for a separation/storage process

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) est un organisme public de recherche, d’innovation et de formation dont la mission est de développer des technologies performantes, économiques, propres et durables dans les domaines de l’énergie, du transport et de l’environnement. 

IFPEN met à disposition de ses chercheurs un environnement de recherche stimulant, avec des équipements de laboratoire et des moyens de calcul très performants.

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• l’apport de solutions aux défis sociétaux de l’énergie et du climat, en favorisant la transition vers une mobilité durable et l’émergence d’un mix énergétique plus diversifié ;
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Thermodynamic formation and model improvements of hydrogen hydrate for a separation/storage process

Hydrogen is widely regarded as the next-generation clean energy and one of the most promising replacements for fossil fuels, thanks to its extremely high mass energy content and low density. Moreover, hydrogen has no negative impact on the environment since the product of its combustion is water. Therefore, the research for efficient methods to separate and store hydrogen has been moved forward steadily.

Clathrates hydrates have received much attention over the last two decades since it could be a novel technical solution in different domains of industry. Unique structural features and physical and chemical properties of gas hydrates could provide a sustainable future technology for separation and storage applications.

Coupling hydrogen clean energy and hydrate-based technology offers immense environmental and economic advantages. Despite research efforts during the last decade, more investigations are still required to commercialize hydrate-based hydrogen separation/storage.

The aim of this internship is to:

• Review the state-of-the-art in thermodynamic modeling of hydrogen hydrate formation in porous media in presence of promoters.
• Improve and parametrize the existing model in our in-house thermodynamic library (CARNOT).

 The candidate will be comfortable with thermodynamic calculations and programming (preferably C++).  

Keywords: Hydrogen, Hydrate, Thermodynamic model

Your profile :

• Language requirements: English
• Other requirements: Thermodynamics, physical-chemistry, programming

Supervisors: Saheb Maghsoodloo, research engineer and Martha Hajiw-Riberaud, research engineer
Location:  IFP Energies nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, France 
Duration and start date: 6 months
Monthly fellowship:  Around 1000€ / month

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV!

About IFP Energies nouvelles

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a major research and training player in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. From scientific concepts within the framework of fundamental research, through to technological solutions in the context of applied research, innovation is central to its activities, hinged around four strategic directions: climate, environment and circular economy – renewable energies – sustainable mobility – responsible oil and gas.  For more information, see our website.

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