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Research and Development | Aerospace Heat Exchanger
Research and Development |
Aerospace Heat Exchanger
- Developing new standards for aircraft.
- P.M Joined in 2019
- #Career Hiring
- #Technical jobs
- My job description
- We are analyzing and optimizing thermal management systems for aircraft engines. Our research focuses on the shape of heat transfer elements in heat exchangers and Topology optimization methods. As there is currently no commercial software available for analysis and design, we are also developing optimization analysis code and writing research papers on optimization. The goal of optimization is to improve engine efficiency. We are looking into ways to make the engines smaller and lighter, and increasing the power of the pumps inside the heat exchanger without causing pressure loss. We are examining the issue from various angles and optimizing to maximize performance with a more compact heat exchanger. We are then using a 3D printer to manufacture test specimens with the new shapes we obtain, and conducting experiments to evaluate their performance.
- Job satisfaction
- Starting with a small idea, we go through design and manufacturing, and finally evaluate performance through experiments. I enjoy being involved in this entire process. I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I actually hold a product with the shape I designed. This is a rewarding experience that can only come from a company at the forefront of aircraft engine development. At university, I researched numerical analysis and optimization methods for hybrid vehicles, but the budgets we handle and the machinery and equipment we have available are on a completely different scale than when I was a student. At the heart of Precision' cutting-edge development environment, I feel that my work is directly influencing the evolution of the aerospace industry.
- Difficulty of the job
- The aerospace industry continues to grow, and while there are suppliers of heat exchangers to manufacturers, no optimized products have been developed yet. If companies could exchange technical information, development would likely move forward quickly, but of course, this is a trade secret for each company. This creates the challenge of having to conduct research on our own through trial and error. Even if the method is known on paper, it's not easy to actually put it into production. Of course, you have to meet specifications, but you also have to be mindful of costs when developing. However, it's all worth it when good results emerge from repeated hypothesis and testing.
- The reason why I chose the company
and what it's like to work here - I'm originally from Croatia. I enrolled in the doctoral program at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Engineering to study aerospace engineering. After completing my doctoral studies, I stayed on as a researcher at the university and continued my research on optimizing hybrid cars. At that time, my lab and Precision Products decided to conduct joint research on thermal management systems for aircraft engines. As this was the research I wanted to do, I discussed it with my professor and joined the company a year after the joint research began. When it comes to joint research involving a company, the research budget and the number of people involved are completely different. I'm able to fully utilize the knowledge I've learned so far in a larger-scale environment, and every day is fulfilling.
- The good points of the company
- It's a flat organization with no barriers based on department, position, or age, and communication is extremely good. We often have meetings with other departments, such as design, but we're always exchanging information, which often leads to ideas for product development. It's not a closed-off atmosphere, so the workplace has a bright atmosphere. There are many friendly people, and if someone is in trouble, those around them will immediately step in to help. That's why I haven't felt any major stress since joining the company. The other day, I attended a university alumni reunion, and I was surprised to find that there were surprisingly many people who were dissatisfied with their current company. I didn't have anything in particular to complain about (laughs).
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