sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Natural Laminar Flow Wing Design and Optimisation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This study will investigate the design and optimisation of NLF wings for transonic flow. The stability of the boundary layer around the wing including cross flow instability and attachment line instability will be studied. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Qin, Dr R Howell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Mechanics of Fracture on Advanced Composite Aerospace Structures

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in the use of composite laminates in the aerospace industry in a drive to reduce weight and as a result to reduce emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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High Speed Stereo Imaging Techniques for Flame Studies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Turbulent flames are inherently 3D in nature, which demands for 3D diagnostic techniques. Digital 3D stereo imaging techniques have progressed significantly in recent years due to the advancement of digital imaging technique and computing power. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Flame and Acoustic Wave Interactions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Thermoacoustic instability is an unresolved problem in combustion devices such as gas turbine and jet engine. When the acoustic pressure is coupled with the heat release fluctuation, very strong oscillation may occur, which may even damage the hardware component to cause high losses. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Experimental Investigation of Impinging Flames

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Impinging flames are of interest to both the fundamental understanding of combustion phenomena and the practical applications. To understand the interaction of flame and wall will help the design of better combustion devices, improving the combustion efficiency and lengthening the life span of a combustor. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Flame Dynamics at Elevated Pressure

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many combustion devices such as a gas turbine combustor are working at high pressure. To know the flame dynamics at elevated pressure is of great importance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Manipulation Modelling

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This projects builds on another recent project to model human hand interactions with packaging. The use of finite element techniques will be used to further develop a human hand model with key features to show how loading, dimensions and grip affect the forces the hand joints experience. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rowson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engine Chain Drive Friction and Wear

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chain drive systems are once again becoming prevalent in automotive engines. They contribute a significant amount to the total engine friction, however, and therefore by reducing chain friction overall energy savings will be possible. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof R Dwyer-Joyce

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Hybrid RANS/LES Simulation of Wind Turbine

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hybrid RANS/LES Simulation of Wind Turbine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Qin, Dr R Howell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Human Grip of Hand-Held Objects

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Understanding human grip is one of the most important factors in the design of many hand-held consumer products (e.g. tools, devices). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Assessment of Slip Potential on Safety Flooring

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many tests exist for assessing floor surface slip resistance. These can, in some cases, produce conflicting results, particularly for certain types of surface textures. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Tribology of the Human Foot - Avoiding Slips and Falls

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Bare foot slips cause a number of serious accidents each year, either in the home environment or at, for example, leisure centres. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Testing and Optimsation of Medical Examination and Surgical Gloves

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Very few standard tests exist for assessing the impact on glover wearers’ touch and feel, decterity, hand fatigue etc. A greater understanding of these is becoming important as glove materials change away from the traditional Latex (for allergy reasons). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cleaner coal technology - Combustion technology for low volatile coals

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Coal-fired power generation currently accounts for approximately 30% of the total energy market share globally and contributes a significant portion of the total emissions to the atmosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma

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We have 434 sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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