PhD Studentship: Traceable characterisation of a novel ultrafine aerosol source for improved instrument calibration

Software deadline: 01/10/2024

Analysis theme: Particle technology; ISO requirements; Atmospheric Physics

That is 4 12 months undertaking is funded as a part of the EPSRC Aerosol CDT, led by Bristol College. It’s open to all candidates. Tuition charges might be paid and profitable candidates will obtain a tax free stipend set on the UKRI price (£19,237 for 2024/25).

This undertaking goals to develop a business Silver Particle Generator (SPG) right into a cutting-edge calibration facility for the UK. The SPG is a brand new particle generator that provides potential for each particle quantity and mass calibrations. It’s particularly designed for producing ultrafine particles with modal diameters starting from 2 nm to 80 nm, with excessive stability and day-to-day repeatability. The work can even endeavour to develop the SPG right into a stable particle generator by utilizing different supplies, apart from silver so it may be a multi-source instrument. It will contain characterising totally different supplies, analysing their properties (form, imply diameters, efficient densities), and assess the applicability to be used as a typical. They are going to be choices to mannequin the transport and losses of the brand new supplies, utilizing the talents developed within the CDT coaching.

The profitable pupil will spend more often than not at Manchester, firstly growing the talents with the present SPG after which working with NPL and Catalytic Devices (CI) to increase its use. The scholar will spend important time at NPL turning the instrument at NPL right into a nationwide calibration facility and understanding the necessities round all ISO certifications, in the end growing a nationwide service for NPL and increasing the business alternatives for CI. The scholar can even spend time at CI in Germany to coach on the programming of the SPG and the way this may be improved with totally different materials sources.

This work suits inside the EPSRC ‘frontiers in engineering and expertise’ strategic precedence and the ‘bodily sciences’ theme.

Candidates ought to have, or count on to attain, no less than a 2.1 honours diploma or a grasp’s (or worldwide equal) in a related bodily science or engineering associated self-discipline.

Please contact Dr Paul Williams ([email protected] ) earlier than you apply for this undertaking and have a look at the https://www.aerosol-cdt.ac.uk/ web site for particulars of the CDT coaching and utility course of