Projects (48)

Development of a next generation, highly efficient, low cost and building integrate-able solar PV/thermal system for building space heating, hot water and power supply Apr 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
Through a close collaboration between the leading UK/Chinese universities and the top Chinese/UK companies, the proposed UK-China collaborative R&I project will develop a novel building integrate-able solar PV/T system for space heating, hot water an... Read More about Development of a next generation, highly efficient, low cost and building integrate-able solar PV/thermal system for building space heating, hot water and power supply.

Prosperity Partnerships: EPSRC, Business and Universities Nov 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2024
The opening of Siemens new £310m offshore wind (OSW) turbine blade factory in Hull is a milestone for the industry. It coincides with increased investment in operations and maintenance activities to service the increasing capacity of OSW farms, espec... Read More about Prosperity Partnerships: EPSRC, Business and Universities.

Skull evolution and the terrestrialization and radiation of tetrapods Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2020
Our proposal brings together world class expertise and cutting-edge methods to answer a key question in the history of life:how did vertebrates conquer the land? We address this question by testing four key hypotheses derived from long-standing asser... Read More about Skull evolution and the terrestrialization and radiation of tetrapods.

Low Energy Dew Point Cooling for Computing Data Centres Jan 1, 2017 - Oct 31, 2022
Cooling systems for Computing & Data Centres consume 30% to 40% of energy delivered into the centre spaces, while electricity use in CDCs represents 1.3% of the world total energy consumption. The traditional vapour compression cooling systems for CD... Read More about Low Energy Dew Point Cooling for Computing Data Centres.

Innovative Building Renewable Energy and Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Technologies Apr 1, 2017 - Jan 31, 2018
The workshop will address a few innovative building renewable energy and thermal storage technologies, namely (1) characterization and optimisation of novel PCM heat storage systems, (2) characterisation and optimisation of solar PV/T systems, and (3... Read More about Innovative Building Renewable Energy and Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Technologies.

A novel Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Power Generation System Employing the Flat-plate Micro-channel Heat Pipe Oct 1, 2017 - Sep 30, 2019
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship 745614

A Passive, Zero-Carbon Data Centre Heat Removal and Recovery System Employing a Novel Micro-Channel Loop Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger Oct 1, 2017 - Sep 30, 2019

E2VENT (H2020 LEIT) Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
EVENT will develop, demonstrate and validate a cost effective, high energy efficient, low CO2 emissions, replicable, low intrusive, systemic approach for retrofitting of residential and commercial buildings, able to achieve NZEB retrofit standard lev... Read More about E2VENT (H2020 LEIT).

Understanding the functional evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw joint across the cynodont-mammaliaform transition Oct 1, 2013 - Sep 30, 2016
The overall aims of the project are to characterise and understand the functional evolution of the jaw joint and middle ear across the cynodont to mammal transition, with a view to determine the influence of jaw mechanics and function on the evolutio... Read More about Understanding the functional evolution of the mammalian middle ear and jaw joint across the cynodont-mammaliaform transition.

Development of efficient & scalable ultrasound-assisted solidification technologies for metal alloys Sep 1, 2014 - Nov 21, 2017
This proposal is timely addressing the urgent need of the metal materials and manufacture industry to search and adopt next-generation, step-change technologies to manufacture primary ingots or shaped components with improved mechanical properties, l... Read More about Development of efficient & scalable ultrasound-assisted solidification technologies for metal alloys.

Multiple Factors Engaged Heat Transfer in the Refuge Chambers Mar 1, 2015 - Feb 28, 2017
This project aims to investigate a few particular heat transfer problems remaining with the mining industry's refuge chambers, by considering interactions among the rock wall, human bodies, phase change material, and indoor air. This will enable (1)... Read More about Multiple Factors Engaged Heat Transfer in the Refuge Chambers.

Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process May 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
Content / objectives - To significantly enhance energy efficiency of the dew point air cooler and associated manufacture process by using several innovative technologies and energy management system developed by the project team members. Application... Read More about Key Technologies for Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Dew Point Air Cooler and its Manufacturing Process.

The role of soft tissues in cranial biomechanics - an investigation using advanced computer modellin Jul 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
Unlike the mammalian skull, where the relatively large brain is enclosed in a shell-like bony capsule, the skulls of reptiles such as lizards, snakes, and dinosaurs form an open framework of bars and openings wrapped and supported by a large quantity... Read More about The role of soft tissues in cranial biomechanics - an investigation using advanced computer modellin.

Speech Rehabilitation from Articulator Movement (SRAM) Jan 1, 2016 - Sep 30, 2018

Developing a novel PV/T heating system for Chinese style rural buildings Oct 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2017

Experimental study of novel melt-processing methods for recycled aluminium alloys Feb 1, 2016 - Aug 1, 2019
Proposal Summary: The proposal is for a 3.5 year PhD studentship jointly funded by DLS and the University of Hull. The project will study the fundamentals of separation and neutralisation of multiple impurity elements in recycled aluminium materials... Read More about Experimental study of novel melt-processing methods for recycled aluminium alloys.

Development of a novel solar/ground sourced heat and power system for typical northern China building Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2019

Integrated Application of Renewable Energy and Phase Change Energy Storage Apr 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019

Advanced Carbon and Energy Management and Eco-design Platform for Urban Districts Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2021

Sustainable and industrially scalable ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation technologies for manufacturing 2D advanced functional materials Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2022
This project will clarify and establish the fundamental mechanisms of ultrasonic cavitation and streaming in the exfoliation of graphene and other 2D materials at the nanoscale. The outcomes will be the guidelines, protocols, and optimised parameters... Read More about Sustainable and industrially scalable ultrasonic liquid phase exfoliation technologies for manufacturing 2D advanced functional materials.