PhD Research Studentships

Experimental study into the efficiency of vertical axis wind turbines

Supervisor:	Neil CAGNEY
Apply by:	7 July 2019

Description

The majority of wind turbines in operation use a horizontal axis configuration (in which the axis of rotation points in the wind direction); however, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have many potential benefits over convectional designs, including cheaper installation and maintenance and improved performance in regions where the direction and strength of wind is variable. While the efficiency of convectional designs can decrease dramatically when placed near other turbines (e.g. in a wind farm), this can lead to an increase in the efficiency of VAWTs.

The aim of this project is to explore how the proximity of neighbouring vertical axis wind turbines can be used to optimise efficiency. The work will involve designing and performing experiments in a wind tunnel.

QMUL Research Studentship Details

Available to Home/EU Applicants only.
Full Time programme only.
Applicant required to start in Autumn 2019.
The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for up to 42 months (Currently set as £17,009 in 2019/20).
The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Please note that this studentship is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details).

Supervisor Contact Details
For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Neil Cagney
Tel: 020 7882 8942
E-mail: n.cagney@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the PhD Aerospace Engineering programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

Research degrees in Engineering: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/engineering.html

Further Guidance: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/

Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2019 SEMS NC’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of minimum score of 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).
Note for EPSRC studentships; these studentships are open to those with Home and International fee status; however, the number of students with International fee status which can be recruited is capped according to the EPSRC terms and conditions so competition for International places is particularly strong.
Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Neil CAGNEY.