PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Cutting-edge research to improve green hydrogen production./nThe Coriolis mass flowmeter (CMF), is among the most accurate mass flowmeter products, and is widely used in the oil & gas, water & wastewater industries across the globe. CMFs determine the mass flowrate based on the phase shift of vibration of one or more flow tubes. However, the coupling effect of flow performance and vibration of structure, as the underlying mechanism of CMF operation, is not considered in the CMF model due to the challenge to solve the multiple partial differential equations simultaneously./nWith the support of the combined sponsorship from the university and industrial partner, this project aims to develop a novel modelling and analysis approach to address the mathematical and technical challenges of the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) mechanisms globally. The successful PhD candidate will drive the development of FSI model to simulate the effect of fluid-solid coupling effect on the vibration of the structure. The successful candidate will work with the multidisciplinary academic team in the newly built Dalton Building with the state-of-the-art facilities equipped. Working with the industrial partner will hugely enhance the students’ capability to apply theoretical knowledge across the wide range of technical scope, along with support in validating the novel models experimentally.