PhD Research Studentship
Development of a novel technique for the measurement of the
moisture buffering capacity of surface finishes in buildings
Glasgow Caledonian University -School of Engineering and Built
Environment
Reference Number: 11/12_02
Applications are invited for this
full-time PhD research studentship within the School of Engineering and Built
Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University. The studentship is for a
period of three and a half years (42 months), subject to satisfactory progress
and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend
of £14,600 [please note that students from outside the EU are required to pay
the difference between International and EU fees, currently this would amount
to £6,672 per annum]. The successful candidate is expected to undertake
up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week.
Project Description:
Materials can have a positive effect
on moderating the variation of indoor humidity in occupied buildings. This
ability is known as moisture buffering.
The overall aim of the project would
be to improve our understanding of the use of materials to reduce environmental
impacts due to moisture. For example, can moisture buffering save energy by
reducing the requirement for ventilation? Is it possible to improve the indoor
air quality by using moisture buffering to control humidity?
The objectives of this proposal are
to (i) develop methods to assess moisture buffering following on from a
preliminary investigation by Dr. Baker and (ii) enhance the theoretical
framework for moisture modelling of buildings.
The work would involve:
·
The design of a small-scale test
system and the development of a test methodology for the measurement of
moisture buffering of a range of building materials and finishes under dynamic
conditions.
·
Performance of full-scale tests under
controlled dynamic conditions in the Environmental Chamber in SEBE.
·
Validation and development of the
hygro-thermal simulation model using both small- and full-scale test data.
·
The determination of how well the
steady state properties of materials used as the basis for a hygro-thermal
simulation model enable the prediction of the dynamic conditions found in real
buildings.
·
The assessment of the benefits of
moisture buffering as a strategy for controlling humidity to improve indoor air
quality and energy saving.
There will be collaboration with
ESRU, University of Strathclyde on modelling aspects.
Required background and/or experience of the candidate:
The candidate should possess a
relevant 1st or 2.1 honours degree. It is anticipated that the candidate will
liaise with industry and that he/she will have to travel
nationally/internationally for meetings and conference presentations.
How to Apply:
Application forms are available here and once completed
should be returned to GCUStudentships@gcu.ac.uk
Please state the Project
Title and reference number (as above) on the completed application
form.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th September;
short-listed candidates will be contacted by 28thSeptember with
interview details.
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