The control of corrosion in cast iron trunk main (PhD) (009519)

This project will seek to develop methods to control the rate, type and extent of corrosion within buried trunk mains over time.

Laboratory studies will be used to assess the effectiveness of methods for reducing the rates of general and local corrosion within already degraded cast iron trunk main in service. The impact of applying corrosion control methods on the load capacity of the pipe wall material will also be assessed. You will be based in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences within the Centre for Doctoral Training in Micro and NanoMaterials Technologies (MiNMaT). You will work closely with the research engineers based at Thames Water's Water Innovation Centre at Kempton Park Water Treatment Works in south-west London.

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Micro and NanoMaterials Technologies Thames Water

UK and EU students are invited to apply.

To be eligible for this studentship, you must have achieved a First, 2:1 or a merit in a masters degree in a physical sciences subject.

If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS of 6.5 or above.

In the first instance, please contact Noelle Hartley, Centre Manager for the EPSRC CDT in MiNMaT to lodge an expression of interest in the studentship.

Noelle Hartley

05 AB 03, Telephone: +44 (0)1483 683467, E-mail: N.Hartley@surrey.ac.uk

Ongoing

3.5 years

Ongoing

This studentship attracts a stipend of £17,000 per annum – all fees will be met separately to that amount.

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019
Category: PhD Studentships