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PhD Studentships
Oxidation Mechanisms in Zirconium Alloys
School of Materials
Start Date: September 2007
The Projects
Studentship 1: Effect of hydrogen on oxidation of zirconium alloys
Studentship 2: Corrosion and electrochemical characterisation of oxide
in zirconium alloys
2 project studentships are available in Manchester funded by a new
EPSRC project with additional money from industry on oxidation
mechanisms in zirconium alloys, a collaborative programme between
Manchester University, Oxford University and the Open University with
strong industrial involvement. The aim of this project is to develop a
fully mechanistic understanding of the aqueous corrosion of zirconium
alloys, particularly in high temperature pressurised water. This will
allow the development of a physically-based life prediction capability
for the oxidation of zirconium alloys applicable to new generation
nuclear reactors and chemical plant.
Studentship 1 will focus on a mechanistic understanding of the
transition to rapid (breakaway) oxidation when the material contains
high levels of hydrogen. The project will use cross-sectional High
Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy imaging, EBSD, advanced
diffraction techniques such as synchrotron x-ray diffraction and Raman
Spectroscopy to characterize the metal/oxide determine interface,
phase fractions and residual stresses in the oxide layer. The project
will be supervised by Dr M Preuss and Dr B. Cottis.
Studentship 2 will focus on a mechanistic understanding of the
transition to rapid (breakaway) oxidation as a function of alloy
composition and microstructure by using complementary state-of-the- art
in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies to study the
influence of water chemistry on oxide growth by chemical doping of the
autoclave environment. This project will be supervised by Dr S. Lyon
and Dr B. Cottis.
The Awards
One studentship is funded under the EPSRC project grant and the other
by industrial contribution towards from Electricity de France (EDF)
and Westinghouse.
Studentship 1 provides full fees and maintenance for Home/EU or
Overseas students.
Studentship 2 provides full fees and maintenance for Home/EU students.
All candidates are required to have a degree of minimum classification
2:1 (upper second or equivalent) in Physics, Materials, Engineering or
a related discipline.
Further information and Application
For further information, please contact:
michael.preuss@manchester.ac.uk, bob.cottis@manchester.ac.uk or
stuart.lyon@manchester.ac.uk
To apply please submit an online application at
www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply and send a CV to Dr
Michael Preuss, School of Materials, University of Manchester,
Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HS
Oxidation Mechanisms in Zirconium Alloys
School of Materials
Start Date: September 2007
The Projects
Studentship 1: Effect of hydrogen on oxidation of zirconium alloys
Studentship 2: Corrosion and electrochemical characterisation of oxide
in zirconium alloys
2 project studentships are available in Manchester funded by a new
EPSRC project with additional money from industry on oxidation
mechanisms in zirconium alloys, a collaborative programme between
Manchester University, Oxford University and the Open University with
strong industrial involvement. The aim of this project is to develop a
fully mechanistic understanding of the aqueous corrosion of zirconium
alloys, particularly in high temperature pressurised water. This will
allow the development of a physically-based life prediction capability
for the oxidation of zirconium alloys applicable to new generation
nuclear reactors and chemical plant.
Studentship 1 will focus on a mechanistic understanding of the
transition to rapid (breakaway) oxidation when the material contains
high levels of hydrogen. The project will use cross-sectional High
Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy imaging, EBSD, advanced
diffraction techniques such as synchrotron x-ray diffraction and Raman
Spectroscopy to characterize the metal/oxide determine interface,
phase fractions and residual stresses in the oxide layer. The project
will be supervised by Dr M Preuss and Dr B. Cottis.
Studentship 2 will focus on a mechanistic understanding of the
transition to rapid (breakaway) oxidation as a function of alloy
composition and microstructure by using complementary state-of-the- art
in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies to study the
influence of water chemistry on oxide growth by chemical doping of the
autoclave environment. This project will be supervised by Dr S. Lyon
and Dr B. Cottis.
The Awards
One studentship is funded under the EPSRC project grant and the other
by industrial contribution towards from Electricity de France (EDF)
and Westinghouse.
Studentship 1 provides full fees and maintenance for Home/EU or
Overseas students.
Studentship 2 provides full fees and maintenance for Home/EU students.
All candidates are required to have a degree of minimum classification
2:1 (upper second or equivalent) in Physics, Materials, Engineering or
a related discipline.
Further information and Application
For further information, please contact:
michael.preuss@manchester.ac.uk, bob.cottis@manchester.ac.uk or
stuart.lyon@manchester.ac.uk
To apply please submit an online application at
www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply and send a CV to Dr
Michael Preuss, School of Materials, University of Manchester,
Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HS