UK : University of Bath PhD Studentship

Novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage network caused by power quality problems
Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution (CSPD)

Supervisor: Dr Myo Aung

Description:
The Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution (CSPD), Bath, is seeking a dynamic and self motivated person to work on a project funded by EPSRC/Supergen–Flexnet Consortium to develop novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage networks caused by power quality problems including voltage sags, voltage imbalances, harmonics, and interharmonics. The project involves monitoring and analysis of power quality conditions of low voltage feeders, industrial, commercial and residential premises. The project will then investigate the impact of power quality conditions on the network losses. Finally, the project will develop novel techniques to reduce losses in low-voltage networks caused by power quality problems. The required testing will be carried out at the power quality laboratory.

Eligibility: Home/EU and Overseas students with a good first degree (equivalent to 2.1 or 1st class honours) are eligible. A degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering is preferable.

Financial Support: The funding will cover UK home fees (overseas students will have to provide the difference between home and overseas fees (about £9000 pa). The funding will also provide a stipend of £13,400 pa for up to 42 months. A budget is available for equipment/travel.

Training Offered: The student will receive a full range of training offered to PhD students at the University of Bath and will work together with members of the Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution at Bath. Further, the student will receive an enhanced training course offered by the EPSRC/Supergen–Flexnet Consortium which consists of the 10 leading universities in power engineering.

Starting Date: Wednesday 1st of October 2008

Application Procedure: An application form can be downloaded at http://www.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgrad/pdf/appnform.pdf. Please send a complete application form together with supporting documents. Please quote the project title and supervisor name. Informal enquires should be made to Dr. Myo T Aung by e-mail: m.t.aung@bath.ac.uk (or) phone +44 (0) 1225 386109.

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