
Overview
Compared to classical constant volume or constant pressure thermodynamic cycles, the detonation regime of combustion could increase by 40% the efficiency of engines. In line with the Paris agreement, identifying more efficient combustion processes is one of the strategies to limit CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.
Key Facts
For transportation, researchers focus on obtaining and controlling a self-sustained detonation in a specific engine (PDE or RDE). While the measurement of temperature and chemical species is of current practice in conventional combustion process (flames, engines, etc…), the experimental characterization of detonation relies on the determination of the detonation velocity, global pressure, and density gradient structure.
The Tackling the Challenges of No-laser Induced Fluorescence Technique in Hydrogen Detonation (Internship) is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
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- First, the student will have to become familiar with the principle of the NO-PLIF technique and the particularities associated with its usage on detonations, which has high pressure and temperature variations, high-speed flow (up to 2000m/s), etc…
- Second, the sensitivity analysis of the fluorescence signal will be conducted to identify the most sensitive parameters of the PLIF signal.
- Third, optimal operating conditions (≠ maximizing the fluorescence signal) will be identified and tested experimentally. Due to both the strong non-linearities between the PLIF signal intensity and each parameter involved, machine-learning approaches may be used to facilitate the identification of the optimal operating conditions.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- All year around
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Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
- This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The KAUST Fellowship includes:
- Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)
- A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
- On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)
- Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)
- Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)