PhD Studentship in Low carbon district heating: identifying and assessing the primary options for low/zero carbon district heating in the UK

Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF2014) and an outstanding 66% of the work of Loughborough’s academic staff who were eligible to be submitted to the REF was judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, compared to a national average figure of 43%.

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Project Detail
The challenge and pathway to cost effectively decarbonising heat is recognised to be the least defined and most difficult challenge in achieving the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions targets.

Although predicted to increase, district heating is currently responsible for approximately 2% of heat delivery in the UK.

This project aims to identify and assess the primary options for low/zero carbon district heating in the UK, design an appropriate system, heat generation, distribution and storage for selected urban areas and model how the system would perform.

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http://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/crest/

Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Physics or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: low carbon technologies, renewable energy systems, distributed energy systems.

Funding information
This project is funded partly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awarded to Loughborough University, and partly by the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Benefits of this DTP-studentship include
• A tax-free stipend of £14,553 per annum for 3.5 years. The stipend will increase in line with EPSRC recommended rates.
• Tuition fees at the UK/EU rate, for up to 3.5 years.
Due to funding restrictions, this is only available to those who are eligible to pay UK/EU fees. In order to qualify for a full award, all applicants must meet the EPSRC eligibility criteria including the minimum residency requirement https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/

Contact details
Name: Prof Philip Eames
Email address: [Email Address Removed]
Telephone number: 01509635347

How to apply
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select Electronic, Electrical & Systems Engineering

Please quote reference number: PE302017