Industrial Transformation Training Centres - Grant ID: IC150100019
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,571,797.00
Summary
ARC Training Centre for Liquefied Natural Gas Futures. ARC Training Centre for Liquefied Natural Gas Futures. This training centre aims to deliver projects and training to enable future Australian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production from reserves in deep water, at small or remote on-shore locations, with greater efficiency, less environmental impact, and at lower cost than currently possible. This should be accomplished via research projects undertaken by the PhD students and research fellows ....ARC Training Centre for Liquefied Natural Gas Futures. ARC Training Centre for Liquefied Natural Gas Futures. This training centre aims to deliver projects and training to enable future Australian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production from reserves in deep water, at small or remote on-shore locations, with greater efficiency, less environmental impact, and at lower cost than currently possible. This should be accomplished via research projects undertaken by the PhD students and research fellows with guidance from the centre’s industrial partners. The centre’s expected legacy is a unique research and training facility, designed for future integration into a microscale LNG plant. The anticipated research and training outcomes will help to ensure Australia plays a leading role in future global LNG developments.Read moreRead less
Wavelet approaches for solving nonlinear dynamic systems in process engineering. The success of the proposed project will enable us to obtain more accurate numerical solutions for the nonlinear dynamical systems arising from process engineering. This ensures the potential for understanding and optimising industrial and engineering processes. Hence, a wide range of processing industries in Australia, such as agricultural chemicals, mineral processing, food, detergents, pharmaceuticals, ceramics ....Wavelet approaches for solving nonlinear dynamic systems in process engineering. The success of the proposed project will enable us to obtain more accurate numerical solutions for the nonlinear dynamical systems arising from process engineering. This ensures the potential for understanding and optimising industrial and engineering processes. Hence, a wide range of processing industries in Australia, such as agricultural chemicals, mineral processing, food, detergents, pharmaceuticals, ceramics and specialty chemicals will benefit from the results of this project. This will ensure globally competitive production and, therefore, greater contributions to the Australian economy.Read moreRead less
Predictive Tools for Effective Spray Drying of Heat Sensitive Dairy Powders. This project is a joint international effort between Monash University, the Institute of Dairy Ingredients Processing at South Dakota State University, and the Dairy Research Institute to address challenges in achieving optimum spray drying conditions for heat sensitive dairy powders, such as milk protein concentrates and whey powders. The new modelling tool aims to help in predicting effective spray drying conditions t ....Predictive Tools for Effective Spray Drying of Heat Sensitive Dairy Powders. This project is a joint international effort between Monash University, the Institute of Dairy Ingredients Processing at South Dakota State University, and the Dairy Research Institute to address challenges in achieving optimum spray drying conditions for heat sensitive dairy powders, such as milk protein concentrates and whey powders. The new modelling tool aims to help in predicting effective spray drying conditions to produce powders with improved solubility, emulsification, and heat stability properties. It is expected that the dairy industry will benefit from the use of this technology to deliver milk powders with improved quality, functionality, and shelf-life.Read moreRead less
Embedded Antenna Technology in Smart Polymeric Composite Structures. This project is about embedding Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) reception technology in polymeric composite components to be deployed in automobiles. The aim of the project is to investigate the various parameters involved in integrating several participating technologies necessary to produce such smart components. The parameters to be investigated include the disciplines of composite materials, patch antenna and wireless co ....Embedded Antenna Technology in Smart Polymeric Composite Structures. This project is about embedding Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) reception technology in polymeric composite components to be deployed in automobiles. The aim of the project is to investigate the various parameters involved in integrating several participating technologies necessary to produce such smart components. The parameters to be investigated include the disciplines of composite materials, patch antenna and wireless communication technologies. The significance and outcome of this project is the development of a manufacturing method to make a normal looking composite component with GPS signal processing capabilities. It is also expected that the findings from this project can be extended to other sensor-based industries.Read moreRead less
Economical Particleboard Product from Hardwood Sawmill Waste for Domestic and Industrial Applications. The proposed project is aimed at developing a methodology to produce particleboard using hardwood saw-mill residue. Currently, 20% of logs used to produce sawn hardwood are disposed of by burning or as fertiliser. Using innovative concepts of high-moisture pressing and understanding composite material behaviour and internal dynamics during hot-pressing of particleboard, the proposed project wil ....Economical Particleboard Product from Hardwood Sawmill Waste for Domestic and Industrial Applications. The proposed project is aimed at developing a methodology to produce particleboard using hardwood saw-mill residue. Currently, 20% of logs used to produce sawn hardwood are disposed of by burning or as fertiliser. Using innovative concepts of high-moisture pressing and understanding composite material behaviour and internal dynamics during hot-pressing of particleboard, the proposed project will have a significant potential for revolutionising particleboard technology. Outcomes will be a significant contribution towards sustainability of the Australian Timber Industry and the environment by reducing logging for custom flaked softwood chips, which will be of significant benefit to regional and rural communities as well.Read moreRead less
Reforming of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels for Application in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Technology. The project will aim at developing a fuel processing system for solid oxide fuel cells which will have the advantages of being fuel flexible through the conversion of liquid fuels (gasoline, LPG, diesel) for application in small to medium stationary power generation systems. This investigation will also generate fundamental information and understanding concerning the catalytic reforming of liquid hydroca ....Reforming of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels for Application in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Technology. The project will aim at developing a fuel processing system for solid oxide fuel cells which will have the advantages of being fuel flexible through the conversion of liquid fuels (gasoline, LPG, diesel) for application in small to medium stationary power generation systems. This investigation will also generate fundamental information and understanding concerning the catalytic reforming of liquid hydrocarbon fuels to produce adequate feeds for SOFCs. These distributed energy devices are of high efficiency and with a novel technology the industrial partner will aim to offer products with high value propositions in the critical areas of price, reliability and service.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0560661
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$245,300.00
Summary
Particulate Characterisation for Pharmaceutical and Engineering Applications. The aim of this proposal is to establish joint facilities between the University of Sydney, Monash University and UNSW for the characterization of surface properties and particle sizes of pharmaceutical aerosols and industrial powders. Such knowledge is important for controlling aerosol production and delivery of drug particles to the lungs. This will have a significant benefit to the pharmaceutical industry and patien ....Particulate Characterisation for Pharmaceutical and Engineering Applications. The aim of this proposal is to establish joint facilities between the University of Sydney, Monash University and UNSW for the characterization of surface properties and particle sizes of pharmaceutical aerosols and industrial powders. Such knowledge is important for controlling aerosol production and delivery of drug particles to the lungs. This will have a significant benefit to the pharmaceutical industry and patients requiring aerosol treatment. Further, the proposed facilities will enhance research in complex particulate processes and modelling, functional nanomaterials, and soft sensor development, thus keeping Australia at the forefront of powder research into various high value adding particulate areas.Read moreRead less
Developing a smart supervisory control system for pan stage operations in sugar factories. This project aims to develop a prototype smart supervisory control system for pan stage crystallisation operations in raw sugar processing. Intelligent systems technologies will be tailored to provide a standardised approach for pan operations by using key process measurements and combining them with the collective expertise and knowledge of pan operators. This project will lead to a significant advance in ....Developing a smart supervisory control system for pan stage operations in sugar factories. This project aims to develop a prototype smart supervisory control system for pan stage crystallisation operations in raw sugar processing. Intelligent systems technologies will be tailored to provide a standardised approach for pan operations by using key process measurements and combining them with the collective expertise and knowledge of pan operators. This project will lead to a significant advance in the development of intelligent systems techniques for industrial applications and provide a better decision making strategy for pan stage operations with the benefit of reduced costs of sugar manufacture and increased profitability of the Australian sugar industry.Read moreRead less
Patient-specific Computational Tools for Diagnosing and Treating Gait Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy. This proposal addresses one of the most fundamental and difficult questions related to the treatment of children with cerebral palsy: Why do these children walk in a crouched position, with excessively bent hips and knees? High-fidelity, patient-specific computer simulations of walking can help to answer this question and, in so doing, can improve the outcomes of orthopaedic surgeries ....Patient-specific Computational Tools for Diagnosing and Treating Gait Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy. This proposal addresses one of the most fundamental and difficult questions related to the treatment of children with cerebral palsy: Why do these children walk in a crouched position, with excessively bent hips and knees? High-fidelity, patient-specific computer simulations of walking can help to answer this question and, in so doing, can improve the outcomes of orthopaedic surgeries designed to correct movement abnormalities in these patients. Realistic computer simulations of human movement can play a pivotal role in healthcare through patient rehabilitation; in sports, through the development of personalized training programs for elite athletes; and in entertainment, through the creation of video games and animated films.Read moreRead less
Numerical and experimental studies of the gas-particle flow and dust collection in electrostatic precipitation systems. This project will generate an integrated computer model to describe the gas-solid flow and dust collection in an ElectroStatic Precipitator (ESP). The model can be used to aid the design and control of ESP systems which are widely used for dust collection, leading to more competitive energy and related industries.