PhD Scholarship in Wastewater Heat Recovery: RMIT University’s School of Engineering in Melbourne, Australia, is offering a funded PhD scholarship in Wastewater Heat Recovery. This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable waste heat recovery systems for the Australian food sector. The research will focus on reducing energy use, costs, and emissions in water-intensive industries, employing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling and field studies.
Designation
PhD Scholarship in Wastewater Heat Recovery
Details at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD Studentship |
| Research Area | Wastewater Heat Recovery |
| Institution | RMIT University |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Funding Amount | $35,888 AUD per annum |
| Duration | 36 Months |
| Eligibility | International and domestic applicants welcome |
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
Research Area
The focus of this scholarship is on waste heat recovery from wastewater produced during energy-intensive processes in the food sector. The project aims to reduce costs and environmental impact while increasing efficiency in sectors such as restaurants, food processing plants, and hotels.
Key Topics:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling for wastewater heat recovery.
- Renewable heating technologies, such as heat exchangers and heat pumps.
- Field measurements and regional-scale modeling of wastewater heat resources.
- Literature review and solution development.
Relevant publications:
- Nagpal et al., “Heat Recovery from Wastewater—A Review of the Available Resource.”
- Spriet & McNabola, “Decentralized Drain Water Heat Recovery in Commercial Kitchens.”
- Singh et al., “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Drain Water Heat Recovery in a Grease Interceptor.”
Location
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
RMIT is ranked 123rd worldwide in the 2024 QS rankings and boasts one of the top 100 engineering schools globally.
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants should hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling
- Wastewater Systems
- Heat Exchange Technology
- Renewable Heating Solutions
A first-class honors degree or equivalent is strongly encouraged.
International applications are welcome.
Job Description
The selected candidate will undertake the following research activities:
- Conduct a literature review on wastewater heat recovery.
- Assess available wastewater heat resources in the Australian food sector.
- Develop CFD models for regional wastewater heat recovery assessments.
- Design and evaluate heat exchanger and heat pump systems utilizing wastewater heat.
- Collaborate with industry partners to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
- Perform field measurements and analysis for applied research.
Funding: $35,888 AUD per year for 3 years.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the scholarship.
- Full CV including academic accomplishments.
- Academic transcripts.
- Names and contact details of two referees.
Send applications via email to:
Prof. Aonghus McNabola
Email: aonghus.mcnabola@rmit.edu.au
Please mention the CFD Jobs Database, Record #19563, in your email.
Last Date to Apply
February 28, 2025
Take this chance to join a prestigious engineering department and contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental sustainability. For more information, visit: RMIT Research Publications.
