Introduction

The University of Sheffield would like to welcome you on the 10^th of May 2019 in the first Acoustics Network PhD exchange day. The concept of this event is to bring the PhD students in the Acoustics Network closer together, to share their experiences/challenges, familiarise with the equipment and methods other people use and promote collaboration between universities in building a stronger contacts network.

Registration is via the Eventbrite.

Event details

10.30-12.00: Event kick-off

• Welcome talk given by:
  • Rob Dwyer-Joyce, Professor of Lubrication Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Leonardo Tribology Centre (http://www.leonardocentre.co.uk/)
  • And Kirill Horoshenkov, Professor of Acoustics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who leads the EPSRC Acoustics Network (acoustics.ac.uk & https://www.lvv.ac.uk/)
• Project presentations from Sheffield University PhD students, including:
  • Ultrasonic sensors for measuring load and lubrication in wind turbine bearings

Gary Nicholas

• In Situ Ultrasonic Viscosity Spectroscopy of Lubricating Oil

Tomos Brenchley 

• Non-Invasive Monitoring of Free Surface Thin Film Layer Spread Using Ultrasonic Continuously Repeated Chirp Longitudinal Waves

Joseph Kanja

• Measuring Friction at an Interface Using Nonlinear Ultrasonic Response

Xiangwei Li

• The Development of an Ultrasonic Standing Wave Method to Measure Newtonian Viscosity In-Situ

Olivia Manfredi

12.00-12.45: Leonardo Centre of Tribology tour

• Experimental rigs & demos
• Equipment & materials

12.45-13.30: Lunch break (there will be a buffet)

• Poster exhibition

13.30-14.15: Acoustics Lab tour

• Experimental rigs & demos
• Equipment & materials

14.15-15.30: Breakout sessions

• Meet PhD students in person to exchange ideas, share knowledge and help each other

15.30: End of the Event

On behalf of the Leonardo Centre of Tribology and Acoustics group, we are looking forward to seeing you on May 10^th.

Non-EPSRC funded students can claim their travel expenses back through the UKAN travel grant application form.