PhD (via MPhil) Studentship in The School of Engineering

University of Central Lancashire ;, United Kingdom

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Preston, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 24 Jun 2022

Applications are invited for a PhD (via MPhil) studentship within the School of Engineering. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full time [subject to satisfactory progress].  Both Home/EU and international Applicants may apply but will be required to pay the tuition fees at the appropriate rate (Current rates Home/EU £4600 per year, International £14500 per year).The studentship will provide an annual stipend of £16062 per year (subject to satisfactory progress) 

It is expected the successful applicant will commence 12 September 2022

Project Title:

An Integrated Investigation into The Long-Term Viability of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, And Storage (CCUS) Technology By Direct Air Carbon Capture And Storage (DACCS) To Meet Governmental Climate Targets

Project Description:

According to the International Energy Agency, carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) projects could reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by almost a fifth and reduce the cost of tackling the climate crisis by 70%.

This PhD research project aims to optimise existing DACCS technology to support national climate change mitigation efforts.

The main objectives of the PhD programme will address both the technological and economic challenges associated with Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) technology.

The specific project objectives are:

  • To investigate the role of DACCS as part of a diversified portfolio of mitigation strategies and to inform stakeholders about its potential in low stabilisation scenarios.
  • To carry out a techno-economic assessment of the main CO2 direct air capture technologies as a supplementary mitigation solution from both the UK and European perspectives.
  • To conduct laboratory-scale experiments into CO2 absorbent materials, (e.g., amine and amino acids, ionic liquid, and metal-organic –framework), to select the most efficient sorbent material with the required purity of CO2.
  • To optimise the process of regeneration of the sorbent material and at the same time minimise energy consumption in the DAC technology.
  • To fully investigate the carbon storage options linked to the possible capture solutions. (objectives 3&4)
  • To repurpose standard fossil fuel infrastructure to power the selected DAC technology with a net negative carbon impact.

    • Further information

    Informal project related enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Hamid Reza Nasriani, [email protected]  

    For full details go to: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/studentships  

    Please apply using the following link, quoting the studentship reference number DTC026:

    https://my.uclan.ac.uk/BANP/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon  

    For any other queries, please email [email protected] . 

    Closing Date: 24th June 2022

    Proposed Interview Date: TBC

    CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP