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PhD Studentship: Process optimisation for in situ biomethanisation of CO2

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Jul 22, 2016

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PhD Studentship: Process optimisation for in situ biomethanisation of CO2

Water & Environmental Engineering Group

Location:  Highfield Campus
Closing Date:   Friday 22 July 2016
Reference:  749816AT

Project Reference: CMEES-WEE-129

Project Theme: Water and Environment, Energy and Climate Change

The project will investigate the kinetics of in situ biological reduction of CO2 by hydrogen in anaerobic digesters treating residual waste feedstock. The overall aim of the research is to enhance the efficiency of carbon utilisation of the substrate whilst at the same time producing a fuel gas with a high methane content. The work will be primarily laboratory-based and will include the design, commissioning, operation and optimisation of anaerobic digesters for a full evaluation of the kinetics of hydrogen utilisation; the research will also explore methods of preventing any potential feedback mechanisms that could inhibit the required syntrophy between different elements of the anaerobic microbial consortium. The topic links key concepts in process and biochemical engineering with applied microbiology, and would potentially suit candidates with a strong background in any of these areas. The work will contribute towards establishing feasible and practical solutions for the beneficial use of off-peak renewable energy (wind, photovoltaic, hydropower) in the creation of a energy dense gaseous biofuel for direct use and as a potential means of balancing the grid. The project offers the opportunity of working with industry partners and other leading universities in the field of applied anaerobic biotechnology as part of a UK Research Council IB Catalyst project which aims to optimise this approach.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Sonia Heaven, Water and Environment Group, Email: sh7@soton.ac.uk.

To apply please use the following link http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page? and select Faculty of Engineering and the Environment.

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