The University is proud to announce the success of the Priority Research Centre for Energy in developing a revolutionary renewable energy platform. Called GRANEX, the technology delivers higher thermal efficiencies than conventional power plants and increases the amount of electricity that can be generated from low-grade heat sources such as geothermal and industrial waste heat.
Over the past four years a team of researchers led by Professor Behdad Moghtaderi from the University's Priority Research Centre for Energy have worked in partnership with Granite Power Pty Ltd (GPL) on the GRANEX technology platform, developing and studying a one kilowatt proof-of-concept power plant.
"The one kilowatt model was a great success and demonstrated a 40 per cent improvement in terms of thermal energy efficiency and power generation," Professor Behdad Moghtaderi said. "It demonstrated for the first time an effective and economically viable technology platform for power generation from low-grade heat sources and has allowed us to scale up the project to the 100 kilowatt pilot plant."
Please see the attached document for further information on this innovative research project, or visit the website of the Priority Research Centre for Energy: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/researchcentre/energy/
Students interested in studying a PhD at the University of Newcastle have access to a range of opportunities and benefits. Not only will they be able to study under world-class academic staff in our Faculties or Priority Research centres, but each PhD student receives the following benefits;
- A new laptop computer on enrolment in their program
- Potential to apply for up to A$1500 in extra research funding
- Opportunity to apply for a top-up living allowance
Please pass this information onto any potential PhD candidates within your University who may be interested in undertaking research studies at an overseas University. The University welcomes any interest from potential PhD candidates and we will respond to your enquiries within 24 hours.
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