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Prof Stuart Galloway
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About the Project
In modern aircraft, the flight control surface actuators, landing gear, engine starters, de-icers, air-conditioning and numerous other sub-systems are supplied by a combination of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical power.
It is recognised that, if the technical challenges could be met, there would be significant commercial, operational and environmental advantages if electrical power could be used for most of these functions. However, there remains a major gap in understanding between the design requirements of components/sub-systems for ‘more-electric’ aircraft and the global design optimisation and operation of a whole integrated aircraft power system.
Working with an established research team at Strathclyde, the aim of this research project is to facilitate research into interdisciplinary system-level design issues for future generations of passenger aircraft and provide engineering recommendations to support industry and commerce. This will be achieved through the design and development of a multidisciplinary simulation environment for aero applications, an undertaking of aerospace electrical systems architectures design and an optimisation of the underlying system processes to enhance the more-electric design.
It is recognised that, if the technical challenges could be met, there would be significant commercial, operational and environmental advantages if electrical power could be used for most of these functions. However, there remains a major gap in understanding between the design requirements of components/sub-systems for ‘more-electric’ aircraft and the global design optimisation and operation of a whole integrated aircraft power system.
Working with an established research team at Strathclyde, the aim of this research project is to facilitate research into interdisciplinary system-level design issues for future generations of passenger aircraft and provide engineering recommendations to support industry and commerce. This will be achieved through the design and development of a multidisciplinary simulation environment for aero applications, an undertaking of aerospace electrical systems architectures design and an optimisation of the underlying system processes to enhance the more-electric design.
Funding Notes
High calibre candidates are sought with a background in engineering, mathematics, physics or related disciplines and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge developments in the areas outlined above. Candidates will supplement the existing research team at Strathclyde and should possess an appropriate higher degree or industrial experience, excellent communication and team-working skills and a high level of initiative. Only residents of the European Union should apply.
The enhanced annual stipend of £15,590 per year (tax free) for 3.5 years is available, with all other PhD fees paid. Start date will be by arrangement, ideally in the period October-November 2012.
The enhanced annual stipend of £15,590 per year (tax free) for 3.5 years is available, with all other PhD fees paid. Start date will be by arrangement, ideally in the period October-November 2012.
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