Overview
Automated numerical shape optimisation for fluid flow is an important aspect in a large range of engineering disciplines such as automotive, aeronautic and turbo-machinery design. The prevalent current practice is to numerically simulate a large number of different designs using a CFD-Solver and to improve the shape manually or by using an ineffective stochastic method. To reduce the computational effort required, one can solve the adjoint to the flow equations, which allows calculating the design sensitivities with only a single CFD and a single adjoint solution. The extensive use of numerical shape optimisation will be essential to design environmentally friendly and competitive industrial products.
Rolls-Royce Plc has developed an in-house CFD and adjoint solver over the past decade. Further work is needed on the adjoint solver to make more of the functionality of the CFD solver also available in the adjoint variant. Extensive use will be made here of Automatic Differentiation tools, in which QMUL has extensive experience. The project will be conducted in close liaison with RR-UK and RR-Germany.
Value of this position
Applications for the studentship are available for September 2010 Entry. The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual maintenance grant at research council rates, starting at £15,290 per year (including London weighting) for up to three years.
Eligibility requirements
The minimum requirement for entry to a research programme is a good Honours degree (or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
For informal enquiries about this position please contact Dr Jens Mueller: Tel: 020 7882 5421 020 7882 5421 E-mail: j.mueller@qmul.ac.uk
How to apply
To apply for the position please send a CV and two signed reference letters to the following address:
Jonathon Hills
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Or by email to j.hills@qmul.ac.uk
Closing Date: 01/05/2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
Automated numerical shape optimisation for fluid flow is an important aspect in a large range of engineering disciplines such as automotive, aeronautic and turbo-machinery design. The prevalent current practice is to numerically simulate a large number of different designs using a CFD-Solver and to improve the shape manually or by using an ineffective stochastic method. To reduce the computational effort required, one can solve the adjoint to the flow equations, which allows calculating the design sensitivities with only a single CFD and a single adjoint solution. The extensive use of numerical shape optimisation will be essential to design environmentally friendly and competitive industrial products.
Rolls-Royce Plc has developed an in-house CFD and adjoint solver over the past decade. Further work is needed on the adjoint solver to make more of the functionality of the CFD solver also available in the adjoint variant. Extensive use will be made here of Automatic Differentiation tools, in which QMUL has extensive experience. The project will be conducted in close liaison with RR-UK and RR-Germany.
Value of this position
Applications for the studentship are available for September 2010 Entry. The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual maintenance grant at research council rates, starting at £15,290 per year (including London weighting) for up to three years.
Eligibility requirements
The minimum requirement for entry to a research programme is a good Honours degree (or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
For informal enquiries about this position please contact Dr Jens Mueller: Tel: 020 7882 5421 020 7882 5421 E-mail: j.mueller@qmul.ac.uk
How to apply
To apply for the position please send a CV and two signed reference letters to the following address:
Jonathon Hills
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Or by email to j.hills@qmul.ac.uk
Closing Date: 01/05/2010
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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