Master Thesis Student
Westinghouse ElectricVästerås, SE
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Asme Sb-637
- Ni-CR Superalloy
- Heat Treatment
- Metallography
- Tensile Testing
Required qualifications
- Knowledge of heat treatment of metallic materials
- Knowledge of tensile testing and metallographic analysis
- Enrollment in a Master's program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field
About this role
Master thesis student position at Westinghouse focused on characterizing UNS N07752 (Ni-Cr superalloy) for nuclear reactor applications. You will investigate how re-heat treatment affects material properties and determine the limits of repeated heat treatment cycles in accordance with ASME SB-637 standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature study on UNS N07752 and re-heat treatment processes
- Design and execute different heat treatment protocols
- Perform testing and characterization of treated materials (tensile testing, metallography)
- Analyze differences and similarities in properties between bar and plate samples
- Document findings and write thesis report
Location, schedule, and travel
Onsite at Westinghouse Swedish operations in Västerås or Täby, Sweden
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