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PhD Studentship: Systems Approaches in Sustainable Cooling PhD

Cranfield University - Centre for Energy Engineering

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Cranfield
Funding for: Self-funded Students
Funding amount: This is a self-funded opportunity so the student would need to source their own funding.
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 30th March 2023
Closes: 15th November 2023
Reference: SWEE0217

Application Deadline

Applications to be received by: 15/11/23

Start date: January 2024  

Eligibility: Fee status: UK / International

Duration *:  3 years

Supervisors: Dr Renaldi Renaldi  

Sponsorship: Self funded

The global cooling demand has been rapidly increasing in the past decades and will continue to grow. By 2050, approximately 7 billion people will live in cooling-dominated regions, such as South Asia, South-East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Central and South America. A sustainable approach to cooling is needed since business-as-usual will lead to increasing greenhouse gases emissions from the sector. This self-funded PhD opportunity will investigate how active cooling and passive cooling technologies can help in achieving sustainable cooling. Systems approaches will be implemented to assess the performance and potential interactions of various cooling technologies.

Cooling demand is increasing globally due to climate change and economic growth. According to the International Energy Agency, close to 7 billion people will be living in cooling-dominated regions by 2050. In terms of electricity consumption, space cooling will use the same amount as China and India do today. Thus, Net-Zero and climate change targets may be derailed if the cooling sector is not decarbonised.

This research project will focus on developing sustainable cooling solutions through better integration of active and passive cooling technologies. Active cooling such as air conditioners/heat pumps will play a vital role in decarbonising the global cooling system. Therefore, improving their technical, environmental, and economic performance is vital. Furthermore, in assessing the potentials of passive and active cooling technologies in buildings, the traditional approach of evaluating a building in isolation from its surroundings would not be adequate due to the multi-scale nature of cooling. This project will use multi-scale systems approaches to simultaneously consider cooling equipment, buildings, occupants, energy systems, and microclimate in assessing passive and active cooling solutions.

The successful candidate will work within Cranfield’s Energy and Sustainability research theme. This research supports existing work on sustainable cooling and heating at the Centre for Energy Engineering. The academic and research staff at the Centre have strong track records in developing and optimising thermal energy systems.

There is potential for the PhD research outcome to have a wider impact than academic settings. Cooling is a global issue and knowledge generation towards sustainable cooling can have significant impacts on people around the world. In addition to publishing results in academic journals, the student will have the opportunity to disseminate the work at international conferences, stakeholders’ workshops, and trade publications.

Entry requirements

 Applicants should have a first- or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Building Technology or a related discipline.

Funding

This is a self-funded opportunity so the student would need to source their own funding.

Financial support opportunities can be found in our funding pages.

How to apply

For further information please contact: Dr Renaldi Renaldi
Name: Dr Renaldi Renaldi
Email: renaldi@cranfield.ac.uk

T:
(0) 1234 750111 Ext:      

If you are eligible to apply for this studentship, please complete the online application form.

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