Summer Research Assistant for Emissions Project
Project Name: Emissions from aviation engines using Sustainable Aviation Fuels Project Description: The USRA will assist our team in developing and using novel methods to measure the particulate emissions from a gas turbine burning regular and sustainable fuels. Special requirements: (department, GPA, specific courses, year level, skills): Preferably 3rd year or higher MEch Position duration […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics I
Project Overview Leakage of reservoir fluids from oil and gas wells is a major public concern due to the risks of groundwater contamination and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Wells often pass through sensitive geological formations containing brines and hydrocarbons. To maintain wellbore integrity, a steel casing is installed inside the wellbore, and cement is pumped […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics II
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Influence of Substrate Roughness on Spreading of Viscoplastic Drops Project Description The spreading of liquid drops on solid surfaces is central to technologies such as 3D printing, spray coating, construction materials, and functional surface design. While drop spreading on smooth surfaces is now well understood, much less is known about how surface […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics III
Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and how it addresses real-world industrial challenges Project overview Background Gas emissions are the key concern in the construction of oil and gas wells. The gas emission mainly occurs due to methane migration from constructed wells in which the annular space between the well’s wall and the rock layers is not sealed […]
Summer Research Assistant in Fluid Mechanics IV
Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Fluid Mechanics and Rheology Project Overview Leakage of CH₄ and other gases from oil and gas wells is a major source of industrial greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. This risk becomes even more consequential as depleted or repurposed reservoirs are used for carbon capture and storage (CCS), where CO₂ can migrate along compromised […]
TA applications are now open – deadline to apply is April 30th!
Are you interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant for one of our classes next year? The application form is now open for students to apply to be a TA for MECH courses that are being offered for the 2016-2017 academic year. Completed applications should be submitted no later than April 30. Applications will be […]
Student group funding application package now available. Applications are due October 9 at noon!
It’s that time of year again! Student groups requesting funding and other support from the MECH Department should complete our application package and submit it to the MECH Student Services Office no later than October 9th at 12noon. Late applications will not be accepted. Groups/teams are required to submit both an electronic copy and a […]