The aim of the current project will be to investigate and optimise the discharge of novel SIM material sets to allow the production of hot water, compatible with UK domestic scenarios. This will cover both the material characterisation and assessment along with the development of novel systems to generate hot water.
The research engineer will:
- Perform short- and long-term discharge tests of SIM materials, with varying moisture inputs, flow rates and material constituents
- Investigate pulsed cycles using combinations of hydrated and dry air inputs
- Investigate the generation of domestic hot water from the developed material sets
- Characterise the material changes as a result of the varying input parameters using microscopy, XRD and other suitable techniques
- Support ongoing industrial projects looking to capture and utilise industrial waste heat
The selected candidate will be part of an established and expanding heat storage group based at the SPECIFIC IKC, Swansea University.
Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.