About the Project
The PhD project has a strong emphasis on heat transfer and conformal cooling of casting tools, using numerical modelling and experimental testing. The project will be carried out in collaboration with two industrial partners CastAlum and Renishaw. The project is sponsored by Innovate UK https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/innovate-uk
The project aims to developing a validated mathematical model of the cooling of aluminium casting tools, to achieve optimum cooling channel layout for complex tool geometries. Heat transfer from the cast part to the coolant needs to be maximized to reduce the production cycle time, and also to have uniform cooling to achieve the required quality. In addition, the model should consider the limitations imposed by 3-D printing tool manufacturing and fatigue of thermal stresses, to increase the tool life time.
To achieve the project objectives, a generic computational thermal and optimization model will be developed. The model will be validated using a test-rig and the support provided by the industrial partners. The student will be under joint supervision by Dr Essam Abo-Serie and Dr James Jewkes.
Coventry University
Coventry University has been voted ‘Modern University of the Year’ three times running by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide. Ranked in the UK’s top 15 (Guardian University Guide), we have a global reputation for high quality teaching and research with impact. Almost two-thirds (61%) of our research was judged ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. By joining the University’s Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing (EEC), you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with some of the biggest names in industry, including Jaguar Land Rover, GE Aviation, Cummins and Intel.
Candidate Specification
• Entry criteria for applicants to PHD (standard)
A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
In the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent. The Masters must have been attained with overall marks at minimum merit level (60%). In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a mark at minimum merit level (60%).
PLUS
• the potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study
• a minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
• Knowledge and/or experience in CFD, CAD software, and coding.
• A good knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to build an experimental rig and carry out the necessary experimental work.
• Experience of (or a willingness to quickly learn) about optimization.
• Communicate effectively with industrial partners.
Benefits
• Our research strategy is underpinned by a £250m investment in research and facilities
• Dedicated Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability Development deliver high quality professional support for researchers, from PhD to Professor
• Free training: research career planning, managing your doctorate, research communication skills, research ethics, research impact, research integrity, research methods and research supervision
• Coventry is a member of the Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA), the largest multi-partner and only nationwide doctoral training initiative of its kind.
How to apply
Please select one option only Apply on line https://pgrplus.coventry.ac.uk/ submitting full supporting documentation, and covering letter only
Eligibility
Please select one option only UK/EU students with the required entry requirements
Start date: September 2018
Duration of study: Full-Time – maximum three years 6 months
Application deadline: Complete applications including all supporting documentation must be received by 4pm August 31st at the latest
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