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EPSRC Reference: GR/S80028/01
Title: Power Electronics, Drives and Machines
Principal Investigator: Jack, Professor A
Other Investigators:
Johnson, Dr M Mecrow, Professor BC Finch, Professor JW
Atkinson, Dr DJ Wright, Professor NG O'Neill, Professor A
Hicks, Professor C Allen, Dr C Harris, Dr AJ
Acarnley, Mr PP
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Control Techniques Drives Ltd Newage International Ltd Rolls-Royce Plc (UK)
TRW
Department: Electrical, Electronic & Computer Eng
Organisation: Newcastle University
Scheme: Engineering Doctorate
Starts: 01 October 2003 Ends: 31 December 2003 Value (£): 430,178
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Electric Motor & Drive Systems
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Aerospace, Defence and Marine Electronics
Energy Transport Systems and Vehicles
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The EngD Centre in Power Electronics, Drives and Machines at the University of Newcastle will address the urgent need for engineers to exploit the technical opportunities for new electric drives and electromagnetic actuators in the aerospace, automotive, appliance, manufacturing and energy industries. These engineers will be provided with the correct blend of specialist skills, and experience of innovation in an industrial context. The programme will utilise the laboratory facilities, research experience and strong industrial relationships of one of the worlds leading research group in Power Electronics, Drives and Machines.
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