Submitted by Meghan Megowan on Mon, 06/13/2022 - 15:51
Institution: 
Oregon State University
Mentor: 
David L. Blunck
Internship Location: 
In-person, OSU - Corvallis
Internship Term: 
Summer 2022
Full time/Part Time: 
Full time
Status: 
Closed
Academic Majors Sought: 
ME
Introduction: 

Detonations, when used for propulsion applications, can be used to increase the overall efficiency of engines. Prior work has typically focused ondeveloping detonation devices that operate using gaseous fuels. However, practical propulsion devices will need to operate using liquid fuels. Thephysics associated with the interaction between fuel droplets and detonations is not clear. Thus, the research project will consist of working with graduatestudents in designing and running experiments studying detonations through mixtures of liquid and gaseous fuels. The research will be "hands-on" andrequire a willingness to build experiments, set up instrumentation, and help collect and process data.

Position Description: 

The research project will consist of working with graduate students in designing and running experiments studying detonations through mixtures of liquidand gaseous fuels. The research will be "hands-on" and require a willingness to build experiments, set up instrumentation, and help collect and processdata. The objectives of the internship include: 1) Provide experience to the intern in conducting research, working in a scholarly environment, andworking with students. 2) Advance the research/field of detonations in liquid fuels.

Position Responsibilities: 

An intern will work ~40 hours a week. Interns will be expected to start about 8 or 9 in the morning and work until the evening. The schedule can beadjusted based on the needs of the intern. The daily tasks will vary depending on the status of the research project and the needs of the graduatestudent. A "typical" day may include tasks such as collecting data, fixing issues with an experiment, setting up new hardware, and processing data.

Required/Preferred Qualifications: 

Required: 1) Be a second, third, or fourth year mechanical engineering student. 2) Be a US citizen or a green-card holder.

Preferred: 1) Hands-on experience in performing engineering tasks. 2) Approval to use the machine shop in Rogers Hall.

Cover Letter Dropbox: 
https://oregonstate.app.box.com/f/b95822d1d55c4c7b8a08a7d7e385379c