Robert Gordon University, through School of Engineering is offering a tuition Fees only fulltime PhD studentship for a home or an overseas candidate.
The aim of this project is to carry out hydrodynamic characterisation of Hydraulic Capsule Pipelines that is essential for their optimal design, continuous operation and commercial viability. The project will be delivered through the Energy Research Group.
Hydraulic Capsule Pipelines are 3rd generation pipelines used for transporting hollow containers (capsules) filled with cargo, due to the differential pressure across the pipeline. This heterogeneous multiphase transportation in a pipeline is envisaged to be cheaper and environment friendly.
Hydrodynamic characterisation of Hydraulic Capsule Pipelines includes better understanding of the dynamic behaviour of capsules in the pipeline and pipe fittings, the geometrical parameters related to the capsules (like shape, size, separation etc), the operating conditions (line pressure) in the pipeline etc. This leads to accurate quantification of the hydraulic losses in the pipeline and the pumping power required for the transportation. Linking the hydraulic losses to the local complex flow phenomena in the pipeline will help develop novel pipeline design methodology which will be extended to obtain optimal pipeline design solutions for different throughput requirements. This will result in the development of novel design charts that can be used as ready reckoner by pipeline designers.
The project involves a combination of analytical, experimental, and numerical investigations. Thus, a good understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics and empirical methods, especially the flow loop testing, will be essential for successful completion of this project.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Taimoor Asim at [Email Address Removed] The applications should consist of a covering letter or personal statement of interest, and a CV.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 31 July 2021.
It is expected that candidates are available to register and commence study on 01 Feb 2022.
Questions should initially be addressed to:
Dr. Taimoor Asim
School of Engineering
Robert Gordon University
Riverside East, Garthdee Campus
Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1224 262457
E: [Email Address Removed]
W:www.rgu.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a First- or Second-Class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering. An MSc in a relevant subject is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience of fluid dynamics modelling & simulations is advantageous.
Please see further information
available at: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/research/graduate-schools/applying-for-a-research-degree/funded-studentship-opportunities.
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