Chemical Engineering (computational fluid dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Chemical Engineering (computational fluid dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advanced computational modelling of nanobubble cavitation dynamics

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Rapid changes in pressure, such as in high-frequency ultrasound, can stimulate bubbles to nucleate, oscillate, and collapse violently, in a phenomenon known as cavitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DD Dockar

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EPSRC supported EngD. Advancing modular computational fluid modelling techniques to aid the rapid development and scale-up of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

In a world facing climate crisis, it is vital to develop new ways to mitigate climate change. This project, funded by Origen Carbon Solutions, focuses on the modelling and optimisation of innovative Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

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

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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has increasingly spotlighted hydrogen as a key player in transitioning to a greener future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Tan, Dr Y Zhang, Mr O Quake, Dr Y Sevcenco

27 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof P Martin

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: multiphase CFD

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Ivo Peters, John Shrimpton. Project description. When a gas surrounded by a liquid film flows out of a coaxial nozzle, the stream can spontaneously deform into liquid shells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Peters

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mesoscopic calculations of polymer drag reduction

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

It is known that the addition of a small concentration of polymer chains in a turbulent boundary layer reduces significant turbulent drag in this boundary layer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

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

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Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The reliance of modern healthcare on rapid medical diagnostic devices is very clear. for example lateral flow tests are a key part of the response to Covid-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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PhD studentship - Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Lee

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

2 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Numerical modelling of multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous materials

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Understanding reactive transport in porous materials is of utmost importance for a wide range of engineering applications, including subsurface energy storage, low-carbon building materials and fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maes

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Machine Learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Temistocle Grenga, Ed Richardson. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Grenga

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling gas-microdroplet interaction and dispersion for decontamination applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at the University of Edinburgh? We are currently looking to recruit a talented, hardworking, and passionate PhD student to study the interactive and dispersive behaviour of different sterilant formulations during the decontamination of materials with complex geometries and the disinfection of indoor spaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr DG Gerogiorgis

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Thermally driven flows in solidification processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words). With this project, we propose a numerical investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of an advancing solidification front with thermally-driven convection in the melt. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lappa

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

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We have 18 Chemical Engineering (computational fluid dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemical Engineering (computational fluid dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Chemical Engineering (computational fluid dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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