PhD Scholarship in Electrical Renewable Energy
Swinburne University of Technology
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Reference #
0872_06/21_RTR
Closing Date
04-08-2021
Salary
School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies
An excellent opportunity has become available into the Electric Power System – exploring alternative methods to control the high-speed rotation of micro wind turbines (under 10kW)
About the Scholarship
A PhD project is available into the Electrical Power System. The project aims to explore alternative methods to control the high-speed rotation of micro wind turbines (under 10kW). Whilst micro wind turbines have been used to generate electricity from the wind since 1888, the methods used to control the speed of rotation has not developed nor has it been refined. The project will evaluate the existing methods of control and document the issues inherent with those methods. It will then explore innovative passive control systems which mostly focus on the aerodynamic forces and how they react at critical peaks.
The proposed research aims to improve the reliability and safety of micro wind turbines in the harsh Australian weather conditions. In this study, a micro wind turbine will be designed and tested under different real time scenarios. The project is industry funded by ADANT Services Group Pty Ltd, and the candidate is required to work closely with both academic and industry professionals to achieve the successful outcome for the research.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A Bachelor degree (Honours) and/or a master’s degree in a discipline relevant to the research topic (or equivalent)
• Experience in research and development of Electrical renewable energy systems, particularly
• Proven experience in following research topics in the field of Electrical Power and Energy Systems: Power Systems and Control
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
How to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further enquires please contact Assoc. Prof. Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian via email - mseyedmahmoudian@swin.edu.au
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Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 4th August 2021