Designation/Position- PhD Research Scholarship
Swansea University, United Kingdom invites application for PhD Research Scholarship for eligible and interested candidates
About- This scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend of £18,500. Swansea University , United Kingdom invites application for PhD Research Scholarship for eligible and interested candidates
The objectives of the project include:
- Develop and validate an experimental setup that can measure the emissivity of oxide scales as a function of temperature and time.
- Measure emissivity as a function of temperature and evolution in time for HSLA and low carbon grades heated in an environment representative of a reheating furnace atmosphere.
- Relate emissivity changes to changes in the oxide layer, e.g. morphological, structural, or compositional changes.
- Formulate the relation emissivity, time, temperature, and steel composition to be used in the industrial model.
- Suggest, if time permits, the optimised furnace parameters, or slab surface modifications to achieve maximum emissivity on the slabs.
Study Area – Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics
Location- Swansea University , United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification–
Candidates should hold a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant engineering/science discipline, such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics. A combination of qualifications and/or experience equivalent to that level may be considered at the discretion of the university.
Required experience/skills:
- Demonstratable capability to undertake and benefit from research training through to completion, to qualify for a doctorate.
- A fundamental understanding of metallic materials and their manufacturing processes.
- An appreciation for experimental test techniques and analysis methods used in materials engineering applications.
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the project topic, show breadth of knowledge and adapt to various subject areas.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to analyse and prepare scientific data and findings for international dissemination such as conference presentations and peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstratable initiative and independence in research planning and thinking – while being resourceful and creative.
- A willingness to travel locally (possibly nationally and internationally for conferences and collaborative working) and embed themselves in an industrial-academic setting.
We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5+ in each component) to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to UK/EU candidates only (EU nationals must have no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have been ordinarily a resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship).
NB: If you are holding a non-UK degree, please see Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility.
If you have any questions regarding your academic eligibility based on the above comparison, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.
Job/Position Description-
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend of £18,500.
There will be additional funds available for research expenses.
Reheating furnaces are an essential part of Tata Steel Europe’s hot mills. Reheating furnaces are heated by gas burners and aim to heat the steel slabs to their rolling temperature with a known temperature profile through the thickness.
Reheating furnaces rely predominantly on heat being radiatively transferred to the slabs. Since steel is prone to oxidation, the slabs grow an oxide layer on their surface. This has two major effects for the heat transfer from the furnace to the slab:
- It changes the emissivity of the surface, and therefore the power the slab absorbs from the furnace.
- It introduces an insulating layer on the surface of the slab, which slows thermal diffusion into the slab.
The oxide layer thickness can be approximately calculated for simple steels, however the evolution of emissivity with time and temperature as well as its dependency on the oxide thickness or topology of the oxide surface is unknown.
The emissivity of oxide scales is known to be affected by a number of parameters, including the composition of the atmosphere, steel grade, temperature, steel surface condition and time. Some of these parameters are within our control, for example the composition of the atmosphere in the reheating furnace, the temperature cycle or the steel composition.
How to Apply-
To apply, please complete and submit the following documents to Dr Hollie Cockings (h.l.cockings@swansea.ac.uk):
- College of Engineering PGR Scholarship Application
- Two-page CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
- Contact details of two references (academic or previous employer)
Last Date for Apply– 9 April 2021
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