Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics of Electric Vehicle Transmissions (SAM26)

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Project detail
Electrical vehicles are expected to play a key role in the decarbonisation of our personal transport infrastructure, presenting a range of new challenges. These vehicles often use multistage transmissions to optimise vehicle driveability and powertrain efficiency. Wet Clutch packs are integral components of e-transmissions systems providing a mechanism to switch between gearing ratios. The robust design of these components to achieve high efficiency, acceptable NVH and adequate service life remains a significant challenge.

This project will use a combination of experimental and simulation approaches to provide new understanding of the fundamental heat transfer and fluid flow interactions that occur during wet-clutch operation. The work will focus on conditions found in electric vehicle transmission applications.

The candidate who would undertake this research would gain an in-depth understanding of electric vehicle transmission engineering, high-level skills in experimental techniques using optical-diagnostics and multi-physics simulation techniques using industry standard commercial software’s and developing stand-alone models.

The PhD student would be supported by a dedicated and experienced supervisory team to enable the student to contribute to the state of art in electric vehicle transmission technology.

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Start date of studentship: 01 October 2020.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in STEM or a related subject areas (Engineering, Maths and the Sciences). A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: STEM or a related subject areas (Engineering, Maths and the Sciences).
How to apply
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical, Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering’.

Please quote reference number: SAM26