School of Materials
University of Manchester
During operation turbochargers are subject to a duty cycle that comprises a rapid heat-up to operating temperature, some time spent at operating temperatures (up to about 1000K) then cool-down back to the ambient temperature. In the quiescent (i.e. engine-off) condition, the local gas atmosphere will comprise the residuals from fuel combustion. These species are likely to include: H2O, CO2, SO2, NOx, etc. and may be corrosive, especially during the evaporation/ condensation cycle experienced as a consequence of on-off operation.
Working closely with the project sponsor, Honeywell, this research proposes to: (a) develop a computational model of the gas ambient environment and its interaction with turbocharger materials of construction, (b) develop corrosion sensor technology to enable kinetic parameters (i.e. rates of corrosion) to be determined experimentally as a function of condensate composition. This is a challenging project that will form the basis of a corrosion rate model for turbocharger materials as a function of typical engine duty cycles.
Study information
- Qualification:
PhD
- Study duration:
3-years
- Study mode:
FT
- Start month:
October 2008
- Entry requirements:
Minimum 2.1 or MSc: (Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Materials Chemistry background preferable but not essential as training will be given on all techniques used).
Funding information
- Funder:
Honeywell
- Funding applies to:
- Open to applicants from a range of countries
- Funding notes:
This studentship offers home tuition fees plus an enhanced stipend of £15k by industrial sponsors Honeywell.
