Australian Postgraduate Award Understanding of Scale Formation and Inhibition in the Bayer Process

Scholarship Description

An Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) is available in Minerals and Materials Science & Technology (MMaST), Mawson Institute at the University of South Australia. The PhD program aims to improve understanding of the mechanisms and kinetics of sodium aluminosilicate and titanate scale/particle growth; and to understand the adsorption processes undergone by selected polymeric scale inhibitors onto solid surfaces under simulated single stream processing conditions pertinent to digester heat exchangers in Bayer process.

Reference Number:	5464
Study Subject:	Understanding of Scale Formation and Inhibition in the Bayer Process
Web Address:	http://www.unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/scholarships/apai_bayerprocess.asp
Provided By:	University of South Australia
To be undertaken at:	University of South Australia.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from June 9, 2011 until January 31, 2012.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD27651 (per annum). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Physical chemistry (incl. structural).

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent. There are no restrictions on citizenship. AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

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

Main Contact Bev Gordon (Administrative Assistant) University of South Australia Phone: (08) 8302 5563 Email: Bev.gordon@unisa.edu.au

Main Contact Dr. Jun Li University of South Australia Phone: (08) 8302 5032 Email: Jun.li@unisa.edu.au