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Investigation of white etching crack damage mechanism in wind turbine gearbox bearings

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Modern wind turbine gearbox bearings are failing prematurely, by white structure flaking and axial cracking, which may be caused by the propagation of subsurface white etching cracks (WECs). Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Long

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Experimental investigations into alternative fuel performance, in flames and jet-stirred reactors provide a wealth of data to aid the development of chemical kinetic models of the combustion process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Experimental investigations into alternative fuel performance, in flames and jet-stirred reactors provide a wealth of data to aid the development of chemical kinetic models of the combustion process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding nanoparticle hydrogen fuel cell catalysts using electron microscopy

UNSW Sydney School of Chemistry

About the Project. Project Description. Solving the worlds energy crisis is the most pressing need for humanity as we move away from globally harming and unsustainable fossil fuels for energy production. Read more

Supervisor: Prof RT Tilley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion of carbon steel is a degradation mechanism observed across mature and new energy systems, as well as carbon abatement technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Richard Barker, Dr J J Owen

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The rising demand for sustainable and efficient energy management has brought attention to the vast amounts of waste heat produced by industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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CNT/cement nanocomposite materials for structural applications for buildings

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with remarkable mechanical and electrical properties have been used for enhancement of mechanical properties of polymer matrix materials but its capability for enhancement of cement based materials has not been widely explored yet. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Limbachiya, Dr H Hadavinia

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Multi materials additive manufacturing for ship building application

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Zero-emission shipping transition is greatly restricted by the design and manufacture of light weight, cost effective, and high performing reliable materials structures in marine environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K M Mehta, Dr S T Tamimi

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Interested in high performance, lightweight composite materials? Take advantage of the fact that companies in the aerospace and automotive sectors are currently looking for good materials scientists and engineers with a composites PhD!. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Foreman

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Chemistry: Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

Dr Ben Ward http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/38527-ward-benjamin is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ’Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ward

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Photo(electro)catalyst development for sustainable C-C coupling

Imperial College London Department of Chemical Engineering

Classical chemical transformations are activated with heat, which is unspecific, energy-intensive, and can compromise yields for endothermal reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SE Eslava

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Improving the mechanical properties of carbon fibre composites via inkjet printed polymer inclusions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon fibre composites have been toughened, and strengthened, by using inkjet printing to deposit discrete droplets of polymer onto the pre-preg that is used to produce the final composite material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 12 Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigation of white etching crack damage mechanism in wind turbine gearbox bearings

Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

Understanding nanoparticle hydrogen fuel cell catalysts using electron microscopy

Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

CNT/cement nanocomposite materials for structural applications for buildings

Multi materials additive manufacturing for ship building application

Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

PhD in Chemistry: Asymmetric catalysis using environmentally benign calcium complexes

Photo(electro)catalyst development for sustainable C-C coupling

Improving the mechanical properties of carbon fibre composites via inkjet printed polymer inclusions

We have 12 Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 Other (mechanism) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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