Other (optimization) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Other (optimization) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Adjoint based optimization of vertical axis wind turbines

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Recently vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have been more installed in urban areas than before. They are known to perform better in urban regions compared to horizontal axis wind turbines as they do not require alignment to the oncoming flow. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ma, Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof D Ingham, Dr A Shahrokhi

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

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Aerodynamic optimization of wind farms

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind farms, as a main technology to convert wind energy into electricity faces challenges in improving its efficiency and reducing costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Citizens of countries within the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tettamanzi

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

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Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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Advanced Wind Turbine Control Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine control is necessary to ensure low maintenance costs and efficient performance. The control system also guarantees safe operation, optimizes power output, and ensures long structural life. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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CFD Study of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine is the main technology that converts wind energy to electricity. The interaction between air flow and the turbine blade are critical to the structure integrity and noise generation of the turbine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Ash deposition process modeling for biomass based power plant

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Biomass as a renewable fuel is considered to be CO2 neutral. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Ash deposition process modeling for biomass based power plant

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Biomass as a renewable fuel is considered to be CO2 neutral. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Ash deposition process modeling for biomass based power plant

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Biomass as a renewable fuel is considered to be CO2 neutral. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Hybrid Wind and Photovoltaic Power Generation with Energy Storage

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will investigate advanced strategies for the design, integration and optimization of hybrid wind/photovoltaic/battery systems for distributed power generation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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We have 10 Other (optimization) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (optimization) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Other (optimization) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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