EPSRC DTP Studentship â A thermal storage coupled heat pump system (ENG1383)

The aim of this project is to develop an efficient heat pump system for domestic heating and hot water supply, which can play a significant role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The system will be powered by solar photovoltaics/thermal collectors and be able to recover waste heat from moisture generated by bathroom showers, cooking and other appliances. A novel short or long-term thermal energy storage unit will be coupled with the system to maximise the solar share in domestic heating and hot water supply. The project outcomes will lead to the development of a computer model for the coupled heat pump performance evaluation, a prototype unit and economic/environmental assessment.

The applicant appointed will join the University of Nottingham’s Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/buildings-energy-and-environment/index.aspx. They will join a team of around 50 researchers, academics, engineers and technicians working on a variety of built environment related projects.

Applicants should have or be expected to gain a high 2:1, preferably a 1st class honours degree in Built Environment or Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a related subject area. A good knowledge or experience in building technologies, building performance assessment and thermal management is highly desirable.

EPSRC DTP studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for UK students or provide fees only for EU students from outside the UK, subject to eligibility requirements. The funding is for 3.5 years with a stipend rate of £15,285 (if applicable). 

Further details about eligibility can be found at: https://epsrc.ukri.org/skills/students/help/eligibility/

Applications should be submitted via the University of Nottingham Applicant Portal http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply/apply-online.aspx, with Yuehong Su (yuehong.su@nottingham.ac.uk) identified as the potential supervisor.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Closing Date: 20 May 2020
Category: Studentships