Cranfield,
United Kingdom
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Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Numerical Health Assessment of Surface Wear in Mechanical Contacts in Cranfield United Kingdom | Cranfield University
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Cranfield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,740
(c. USD28,974.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This doctoral research will numerically evaluate wear at single or multiple points in mechanical contacts and its connection to airborne friction noise.
Friction-induced noise and wear occur unavoidably in machinery components, even during normal operation. Wear-related surface deterioration at mechanical contacts affects emitted noise due to sudden energy releases from localized material sources. The extent of surface damage can alter noise patterns, making noise analysis a potential diagnostic tool for machine component health.
Previous studies have established empirical models linking noise signals to wear through accumulated signal energy and spectral amplitude variations. Nevertheless, the intricate nature of wear tribo-mechanics continues to pose challenges in numerically simulating friction noise, even for a single mechanical contact undergoing wear-related degradation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area (e.g. aerospace, automotive, mechanical, and manufacturing) with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average
The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study
A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 6.5).
Also, the successful candidate is expected to:
Have excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills
Be self-motivated, independent and team player
Be genuine enthusiasm for the subject and technology
Have the willing to publish research findings in international journal
TOEFL
TOEFL iBT (we accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition) - 92 total and minimum skill component scores of 20 reading, 20 listening, 21 speaking and 20 writing.
Pearson PTE
PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online, PTE Academic UKVI - 65 overall and 62 in all skill components.
The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study
A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 6.5).
Also, the successful candidate is expected to:
Have excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills
Be self-motivated, independent and team player
Be genuine enthusiasm for the subject and technology
Have the willing to publish research findings in international journal
TOEFL
TOEFL iBT (we accept TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition) - 92 total and minimum skill component scores of 20 reading, 20 listening, 21 speaking and 20 writing.
Pearson PTE
PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online, PTE Academic UKVI - 65 overall and 62 in all skill components.
Tuition
GBP
21,740