Research Associate in System Level Control System - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The University of Manchester has a strong history of research into offshore renewable energy with leading international activity.

We are here concerned with control of floating offshore wind platforms of semi-sub type to maximise power capture, minimise platform motion and structural stress.

This is a multi-disciplinary project involving hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, control, co-design, sea wave prediction and validation by tank testing experiments.

This 36-month component addresses the control-oriented modelling of floating wind platform, controller design, co-design and real-time control experiment by tank testing experiments.

This collaborative project is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and led by the University of Manchester, in partnership with the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth.

The overall project aim is to optimally minimise platform motion and maximise output during power production by integrated (holistic) preview control of wave and wind effects on a single platform and turbine.

This includes a key reliability goal to ensure that acceleration at the nacelle due to pitch and surge is less than 0.3g, and to minimise damaging electrical surges and fatigue of structural components.

The aim is to also absolutely minimise platform motion for safe maintenance during personnel and material transfers by boat or helicopter, and minimise debilitating motion effects on personnel during maintenance work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated research associate looking for a challenging opportunity in control system designs for offshore renewable energy systems, who can communicate and work collaboratively with the academic partners in the consortium.

The applicant will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant degree and/or relevant equivalent experience. Relevant theoretical and practical experience of modelling and controller design will be essential.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
: Professor Guang Li

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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.