gas turbine PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

Modelling and Simulation of Closed Cycle Gas Turbine for Power Generation using Solar and/or Nuclear Heat Sources

University of Sheffield
Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Prof M Wang

Applications accepted all year round

To meet the ever increasing energy demand worldwide, closed cycle gas turbine power plants have the potential to complement the conventional coal-fired power plants and the open cycle gas turbine power plants.

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An investigation into transonic flows over high pressure gas turbine blade tip

Kingston University
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

Dr Z Saleh, Prof J Wang

Applications accepted all year round

Propulsion, in particular the gas turbine engines are a significantly important theme in the aerospace industry, any enhancement in the performance of these engines will have a great impact on the economics of the aviation sector [Stephens et al, 2007].

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Computational design and development of rotating heat pipes for gas turbine cooling

University of Manchester
School of Materials

Dr C Abeykoon, Prof A Turan

Application Deadline: 30 June 2019

Gas turbines are critical elements for power generation and transportation systems. They transform the chemical energy contained in the fuel by combustion, into mechanical energy.

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EngD in Multi-layer Thermal Barrier Coating Systems Optimised for Manufacturability and Performance in Demanding Gas Turbine Environments

Cranfield University
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Dr C Chalk, Prof J Nicholls

Applications accepted all year round

As a research engineer on our International Doctorate programme, you will have unrivalled access to some of the best teaching and industrial expertise in the world, across three universities.

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Development of a gas turbine engine as a range extender

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof K Jiang

Applications accepted all year round

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham has a worldwide reputation in developing microengines. We are currently looking for a student to a radical microturbine engine as a range extender for electric cars.

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PhD Studentship in Gas Turbine Internal Air System Sealing Design

University of Surrey
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Dr N Hills

Applications accepted all year round

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship within the Rolls-Royce funded ThermoFluid Systems University Technology Centre at the University of Surrey.

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PhD Studentship in Uncertainty Quantification for Gas Turbine Internal Air System Design

University of Surrey
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Aerodynamics and Environmental Flow

Dr N Hills

Applications accepted all year round

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship within the Rolls-Royce funded ThermoFluid Systems University Technology Centre at the University of Surrey.

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Machine learning aided engine exhaust tomographic imaging

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering

Dr C Liu

Application Deadline: 31 March 2019

Aero gas turbine engines are meeting ever-increasingly stringent emission requirements on the concentrations of toxic compounds, minimising the adverse environmental effects of civil aviation activities.

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PhD Studentship Opportunity in Advanced computer modelling of turbine stator well flow and heat transfer

University of Surrey
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Aerodynamics and Environmental Flow

Prof J Chew

Application Deadline: 31 July 2019

This research will investigate the complex flow and heat transfer occurring in gas turbines using advanced computational fluid dynamics, and aiming to improve current design methods and understanding in industry.

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