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Institution: University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2017-07-09 Expired
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Department – Advanced Materials Research Group – Faculty of Engineering

This is very much a hands on project and will involve working closely with British Sugar in the UK, and possibly abroad. This is a great opportunity to join our internationally leading research group who are already working in other countries to improve the efficient operation of power stations.

PhD studentship funding is available in the area of improving the control, monitoring and efficiency of stoker type furnaces. The project is linked to the Cantley site in Norfolk but successful outcomes will have a significant impact on all stations operating this technology, including over 40 in Africa and more than 20 in Colombia.

The aim of the research project is to design, build and commission three different techniques for monitoring combustion performance. These are small furnaces with power outputs of 10-40MW, which use a moving conveyor system with a long residence time. Improving operation reduces CO2burden per MWhr and increases the productivity of industries seeking to minimise waste production.

Students should have a 1st class or 2:1 undergraduate degree, or a Masters degree in a related area: engineering, computer science or experience in sciences.

The main theme of the research project encompasses many different fields, including:

Development of a procedure for measuring unburned carbon using dielectric properties Development of an imaging method to monitoring the moving bed using pattern recognition to identify good and bad combustion Completion of an existing combustion model that simulates the actual combustion process, but also uses real data from the actual plant

There is scope for a number of different project areas within the research program which can be adapted depending on the strengths of the candidate. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving, possess excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and highly motivated, and be keen to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team.

The studentship will cover EngD tuition fees and a tax-free stipend for four years (£18,796 for the 2017-18 academic year) for UK/EU students.

Students will be expected to start in Autumn 2017.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof Ed Lester, email: Edward.lester@nottingham.ac.uk

Formal applications should be submitted with a CV, a brief statement of your research interests, and with names and email addresses of two referees, addressed (referencing these studentships) to Edward.Lester@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2017
Category: Studentships





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