Multiscale modeling of radionuclide transport through bentonite barriers
Scholarship Description
Project: “Multiscale modeling of transport through deformable porous materials”. The PhD candidate will work closely with the CIs and research associates working on the project. Compacted bentonite is commonly used as one of the "barrier materials" to prevent transport of radionuclides from radioactive wastes to surrounding biological environments. Due to high compaction of the bentonite, diffusion is the dominant transport mechanism for radionuclide migration under these conditions, so a detailed understanding of the diffusion process of nuclides is of primary importance for risk assessment of radioactive waste disposal or containment facilities. Aim of this project is to better understand transport behaviours of radionuclides through bentonites in order to be able to better design radioactive waste barriers. The PhD candidate will formulate models of ion transport through charged porous materials and compare the numerical results with experimental data provided by collaborators.
| Reference Number: | 4883 |
| Study Subject: | Multiscale modeling |
| Web Address: | http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/engineering?f=277840 |
| Provided By: | The University of Western Australia |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Western Australia. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 15, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, Mathematics, Mechanical and industrial engineering or PHYSICAL SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than August 16, 2010 and no later than September 30, 2010.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Masters or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr David Smith (Winthrop Research Professor) Engineering, Computing & Mathematical Sci Phone: 6488 5531 Email: david.smith@uwa.edu.au Address: University of Western Australia |