Moments of Power: Performance of Energy Systems in Real-World Conditions (Ref: AACME-24-026)

Moments of Power is a method for analysing energy systems under real-world usage conditions. It combines polynomial quasi-steady state models of the system with moments of key statistical variables describing the usage, to determine losses and efficiencies at the system level without requiring detailed simulations. 

The project aims to apply this methodology to transport systems such as passenger vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and public transport, including the electricity infrastructure used to power electric vehicles.

The goal is to identify the best vehicles, the best system, or the best component for a typical usage case, and to optimise the design and control of the system/component. Ultimately, this analysis will make a key contribution to the question of how to deal with the volatility of renewable generation on our path to a sustainable net zero future.

94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

Supervisors

• Primary supervisor: Thomas Steffen

Entry requirements

• Applicants should have or expect to achieve a 2:1 in a relevant subject.
• Successful candidates should have a good understanding of power systems, power trains, or power conversion devices.
• They should also have a basic grasp of physical modelling techniques and regression statistics.
• Part of the work will be reasonably mathematical, so a good understanding of multivariate analysis and calculus is advised.
• Technical programme skills are expected.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship, plus university tuition fees.

How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select AACME/ Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Please quote the advertised reference number: * AACME-24-026 * in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application.

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