Why This PhD?
- Impact Clean Energy's Future: Develop next-generation mechanical seals for high-pressure hydrogen systems—key to renewable energy.
Project Overview
The world is moving rapidly toward renewable energy. Hydrogen is at the forefront as a clean fuel, but its safe storage and use at high pressures require advanced, reliable technology. By joining this project, you’ll be developing innovations critical to a greener, more sustainable future. In hydrogen storage and transport, high-performance mechanical seals are essential. These seals prevent gas leakage by maintaining a sub-micron-thin layer of hydrogen between a rotating ceramic face and a stationary face.
The project’s focus is to:
- Conduct cutting-edge experiments to investigate how surface texture affects seal performance and explore the use of an ultrasonic sensor for real-time monitoring.
- Experiment with ultrasonic sensors for real-time seal gap measurement.
- Combine experimental research and mathematical modelling to pioneer innovative sealing solutions.
What We Offer
- Full 4-year Funding for UK applicants: Includes UK-only tuition fees and a stipend at standard EPSRC rates (2025/2026: Bursary/Stipend: £19,795, Fees: £4,925). Please note that non-UK/EU students must cover additional fees from their own funds.
- Stipend top-up: An additional substantial industrial top-up to the stipend is available.
- Make a Global Impact: Be at the forefront of clean energy solutions, contributing to a sustainable future.
- Industry Experience: Gain valuable industry experience with a global leader.
- World-Class Environment: Develop your research expertise in a world-class tribology group.
- Flexible Start date.
Who Are We Looking For?
We seek a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in:
- Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or related disciplines)
- Physics, Chemistry, or Applied Mathematics
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