Posted May 12, 2011

The Project:
Pneumatic conveying uses air to move powdered or granular material.  One application of this technology is air seeding, in which air is employed to move seeds from a central tank to a ground-engaging tool for planting. The project involves the development of condition monitoring and efficiency improvement techniques for pneumatic conveying (two-phase solid-gas dilute-phase flow).  Both experimental and modelling approaches will be employed to investigate flow conditions with the objectives of reducing line plugging and system power requirements.  The project will aim to both improve current practice and advance the understanding of mechanisms involved in these operations.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Agricultural/Biological, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline, with minimum average of 70%.

Starting Date: September 2011 or January 2012.

Stipend: M.Sc $17,000/year for 2 years; Ph.D. $21,000/year for 3 years. Scholarship funding in addition to these base amounts may be available for qualified candidates.

How to Apply:
Send your curriculum vitae and statement of research interest by email to Dr. Scott Noble (scott.noble@usask.ca).

Other Information:
Information on the application process and requirements may be found at www.usask.ca/cgsr.