As we transition to net-Zero, understanding the interactions between flames, turbulence and structures is key in the development of next-generation cleaner combustion technologies. New and smaller combustor geometries are being designed, often with complex geometries, to adapt to the demands of hydrogen-based systems, but greater understanding of how flames behave in such geometries is needed. This project will address this need with a numerical and theoretical investigation into hydrogen-flame instabilities in porous geometries.
In this project you will use state-of-the-art solvers to conduct direct numerical simulations (DNS) of Hydrogen combustion in porous geometries, combined with a theoretical analyses with the aim of obtaining fundamental insight into flame-pore dynamics and thermo-acoustic instabilities in confined flows, and establishing new reduced-order models to describe porous media combustion.
This exciting project will provide fundamental insight into flame dynamics and fluid instabilities, leading to new closure models for engineering design simulations, and supporting the development of cleaner combustion technologies.
Skills required:
- Numerical and computational skills related to computational fluid dynamics;
- Excellent understanding of continuum/fluid mechanics;
Strong mathematical background, particularly partial differential equations and numerical analysis.
Entry requirements:
i) a First class UK Honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD
ii) an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and Masters award at Merit level in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD, or equivalent international qualifications
The PhD is 3.5 years long and can start in September 2023, January 2024 or April 2024.
How to apply:
You will need to submit an online application through our website here: https://uom.link/pgr-apply
When you apply, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:
• Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications
• Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress
• CV
• You will be asked to supply contact details for two referees on the application form
• English Language certificate (if applicable. Home students will not need to provide this)
We strongly recommend that you contact the supervisor to discuss the application before you apply. The contact supervisor for this project is Dr Jack King and his email address is [Email Address Removed].
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