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Details: The Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research at Newcastle University invites applications for two PhD research studentships within innovative energy systems technology. The research students will join the Sustainable Power Research Group and take part in ongoing research into unconventional heat engine and refrigeration cycles for use in applications such as combined heat and power and tri-generation systems.
One studentship will take part in the development of a novel adsorption-resorption cycle for power and refrigeration co-generation using low-grade heat sources (such as industrial waste heat or solar heat).
One studentship will undertake research into free-piston engine technology for small scale combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including system control and methods to optimise fuel efficiency and minimise exhaust gas emissions for different operating conditions and fuels (including biofuels and hydrogen).
For both positions, the work will include theoretical analyses (system modelling and simulation) as well as component design, prototype development, experimental testing, and presentation of results. The work is multidisciplinary in its nature and comprises areas such as thermodynamics, chemistry, combustion, control theory, and electrical machinery. The main focus for the PhD research may be on either one of these.
Project start date: The studentships are tenable immediately, but the start date should be September 2010 at the latest.
Value of the Award and Eligibility
These studentships are funded by the EPSRC. Depending on how you meet the EPSRC's eligibility criteria, you may receive a full award, which covers UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend (£13,290), or a partial award, which covers fees only.
Person Specification You should have, or expect to obtain, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree or an MSc in an engineering-related subject (mechanical/chemical/control engineering or related disciplines).
The ideal candidate will have experience with laboratory work and experimental research, and have good theoretical and practical knowledge of thermodynamics, data acquisition and analysis, and/or the control and operational optimisation of machines or devices. Experience with relevant computer-based tools, such as Labview, Matlab/Simulink, or CAD packages, would be an advantage.
How to Apply
You must complete the University's postgraduate application form, quoting the reference number SW004 and attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter. Please select 'Doctor of Philosophy Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research (full-time)' as your programme of study.
You must also send a copy of your CV and covering letter, quoting the reference number, direct to Dr Yaodong Wang (y.d.wang@ncl.ac.uk).
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2010.
Further Information For further information and how to apply, please contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Yaodong Wang (y.d.wang@ncl.ac.uk).
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Details: The Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research at Newcastle University invites applications for two PhD research studentships within innovative energy systems technology. The research students will join the Sustainable Power Research Group and take part in ongoing research into unconventional heat engine and refrigeration cycles for use in applications such as combined heat and power and tri-generation systems.
One studentship will take part in the development of a novel adsorption-resorption cycle for power and refrigeration co-generation using low-grade heat sources (such as industrial waste heat or solar heat).
One studentship will undertake research into free-piston engine technology for small scale combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including system control and methods to optimise fuel efficiency and minimise exhaust gas emissions for different operating conditions and fuels (including biofuels and hydrogen).
For both positions, the work will include theoretical analyses (system modelling and simulation) as well as component design, prototype development, experimental testing, and presentation of results. The work is multidisciplinary in its nature and comprises areas such as thermodynamics, chemistry, combustion, control theory, and electrical machinery. The main focus for the PhD research may be on either one of these.
Project start date: The studentships are tenable immediately, but the start date should be September 2010 at the latest.
Value of the Award and Eligibility
These studentships are funded by the EPSRC. Depending on how you meet the EPSRC's eligibility criteria, you may receive a full award, which covers UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend (£13,290), or a partial award, which covers fees only.
Person Specification You should have, or expect to obtain, a minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree or an MSc in an engineering-related subject (mechanical/chemical/control engineering or related disciplines).
The ideal candidate will have experience with laboratory work and experimental research, and have good theoretical and practical knowledge of thermodynamics, data acquisition and analysis, and/or the control and operational optimisation of machines or devices. Experience with relevant computer-based tools, such as Labview, Matlab/Simulink, or CAD packages, would be an advantage.
How to Apply
You must complete the University's postgraduate application form, quoting the reference number SW004 and attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter. Please select 'Doctor of Philosophy Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research (full-time)' as your programme of study.
You must also send a copy of your CV and covering letter, quoting the reference number, direct to Dr Yaodong Wang (y.d.wang@ncl.ac.uk).
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2010.
Further Information For further information and how to apply, please contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Yaodong Wang (y.d.wang@ncl.ac.uk).
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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