This project develops a multi-scale approach to study the complex micromechanical phenomena in the agglomeration process of particulates through sintering – important in the ceramic and other industries. The micro-mechanical models using DEM will predict agglomeration, grain size/pore distributions, anisotropy and inform the development of population balance models and continuum constitutive models using the finite element method (FEM). X-ray microtomography will be used for validation of these models.
Specific objectives are:
- Investigate key particle-scale phenomena for the agglomeration through sintering process from experiments and DEM particle-scale modelling;
- Develop meso- and macro-scale parameters to capture the salient particle-scale physics to inform upscaling from DEM to PBM & FEM;
- Develop a methodology for the shape optimisation of the sintered components.
Expected Results:
- New understanding of particle phenomena during sintering and validated DEM to predict microstructural properties;
- Upscaling from DEM to PBM & FEM;
- Validation of the multi-scale sintering model and application to component shape optimisation.
Essential Criteria:
- An undergraduate degree in Chemical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
- An Honours degree at 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) is required, possibly supported by an MSc Degree.
- Meeting the School of Engineering PhD requirements, (see “Entry Requirements” at https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/degrees/index.php?r=site/view&id=947), including English language requirements.
Benefits:
As an early-stage researcher within the TUSAIL European Training Network, you will benefit from:
- Extensive training in basic and advanced research skills, as well as in transferrable skills.
- Participation in network events, workshops and conferences.
- A prestigious three-year MSCA Fellowship.
- A competitive salary including mobility and family allowances.
- Secondments across different TUSAIL participants.
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