Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Two-Phase Flow & Nozzle Testing (Contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive test plan for two-phase nozzle operation with geothermal and refrigerant fluids.
• Design and validate a thrust measurement system while characterizing spray behavior.
• Reduce experimental variables to isolate nozzle performance and improve test repeatability.

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with two-phase flow, organic rankine cycle systems, or nozzle/thrust measurement.
• Strong experimental background with fluid systems, instrumentation, and test development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with compressor and refrigerant line design, HVAC or process engineering, or propulsion testing.
• Ability to travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to support testing.

Project Scope:

• Establish a reliable, repeatable methodology for thrust measurement.
• Characterize mixed-phase flow exiting the nozzle.
• Recommend instrumentation and test fixtures for high-confidence data.