2 PHD SCHOLARSHIPS (ARC Project)

Scholarship Description

Burning coal provides Australia with cheap power, but emits CO2 in large quantities. A solution is capture and storage of the CO2. This is feasible if coal is burned in oxygen rather than air, so the exhaust gas does not contain nitrogen. To control temperatures, CO2 is recycled and mixed with the oxygen. Thus the hot combustion gas is very rich in CO2 plus water vapour (from burning coal volatiles). CO2 is very corrosive, but very little is known of the reactivity of CO2 + H2O gases. This project will investigate reactions between these gases and alloys, and ways of controlling their rates by varying alloy compositions and applying coatings. The research will involve extensive use of electron microscopy and microanalysis in studying the reaction morphologies. Two scholarships, $25k p.a., tax free, for 3.5 years, for suitably qualified students with honours degrees.

Reference Number:	3420
Study Subject:	CONTROLLING CORROSION OF STEEL BY CO2-RICH GASES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
Web Address:	http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au
Provided By:	University of New South Wales
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications from November 1, 2007 until December 31, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 and a half years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 1, 2008 and no later than September 30, 2011.

Eligibility

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Jianqiang Zhang Materials/Science Phone: +61 2 9385 4440 Email: j.q.zhang@unsw.edu.au

Main Contact Professor David Young Science/Materials Phone: +61 2 9385 4322 Email: d.young@unsw.edu.au