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Multi-vector Energy Systems Planning and Operation with High Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources
Research Group:
Mechanical and Process Engineering
The UK has legally-binding targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase the use of renewable sources of energy. Read more
Data-Driven robust and optimal smart grid control
Reference number. SCEBE/21S/016/IK. Aim and Scope. Smart grids refer to electricity networks that enable a two-way flow of electricity and data with digital communication links to help detect, react and pro-act to changes in demand and other issues. Read more
Cybersecurity in Electricity Grids
The increasing interconnectivity between information systems, communications, and the electricity grid gives rise to numerous benefits, but it also amplifies the impact of potential threats, both intentional and unintentional. Read more
Comparing techno-economic-policy promise of and barriers to RE adoption: a study of the UK, Saudi Arabia, and India (Advert Reference: SF21/BL/EIS/BHOWMICK)
Global electricity demand, even with the covid scar, is projected to grow at a 4-5% in the near future mainly from the Asia Pacific with China, and India expecting a 9% demand growth. Read more
Machine Learning Approach to Identify Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to SF6 for UK Electricity Networks
Manchester is home to one of the largest electrical and electronic engineering departments in the country. Our High Voltage Laboratory makes us a place renowned for applied research, a place ranked in the top three UK universities for research impact. Read more
Wave Carpet: Protecting coastal zones while generating electricity
A submerged wave carpet is a deformable plate, or elastic mat, that can be used to extract the wave energy, and for mitigation of large waves in coastal areas. Read more
Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Alternatives for Electrical Insulation
Manchester is home to one of the largest electrical and electronic engineering departments in the country. Our High Voltage Laboratory makes us a place renowned for applied research, a place ranked in the top three UK universities for research impact. Read more
Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems and providing flexibility in energy demand
Decarbonisation of heating and cooling in buildings can be achieved through switching fuels and transferring the demand from Natural Gas to low carbon electricity. Read more
PhD in Fundamental Electromagnetics: Foundational Theories of Electricity and Magnetism relating to Charged Particle Interactions
Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD. The successful applicant is expected to start in September 2022, although this date is negotiable. Read more
Development of condition monitoring techniques for SF6 alternatives in high voltage plant
Manchester is home to one of the largest electrical and electronic engineering departments in the country. Our High Voltage Laboratory makes us a place renowned for applied research, a place ranked in the top three UK universities for research impact. Read more
EPSRC Supported EngD: ZERO CARBON – Solar forecasting and future sustainable power systems - (ENG 1577)
The contribution of PV energy to the electricity generation mix continues to grow. Installed capacity in the UK in 2020 was 13.4 GW and is expected to increase to 40 GW by 2030. Read more
Atomic Layer Deposition of Novel Nanolayer Materials for Solar Cells
Solar photovoltaics (PV) has emerged as THE breakthrough technology which will underpin the coming clean energy transition and allow us to address the epochal challenge of climate change. Read more
Advanced characterisation of hydrothermally aged cement (10 years old) – Improving the safety case for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste.
Nuclear energy provides almost a fifth of the UK’s electricity, generating waste that needs to be managed for safe, long term storage. Read more
Digital Twinning Lifetime Responses of Floating Solar Panels (SolarTwin)
PLEASE NOTE. THIS STUDENTSHIP IS OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND APPLICANTS. This project is a joint research between Institutions. Read more
Design and optimisation of flywheel energy storage systems (Advert Ref: RDFC22-R/EE/MCE/FAROKHI)
Flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) are used to store electricity in the form of kinetic energy by converting the stored surplus electricity into kinetic energy by driving an electric motor that spins a flywheel at very high speeds. Read more
