Aura Centre for Doctoral Training

Background:

I completed my integrated masters in aerospace engineering at the university of Sheffield, with my dissertation focusing on the combustion of ammonia as a renewable aviation fuel. This involved simulation of various chemical reactions that occur during combustion with the aim of emission reduction whilst maintaining realistic combustion conditions, all the simulations were completed on Ansys Chemkin Pro. Alongside my studies, I also took part in SheffEV a student led project to convert a conventional vehicle into an electric vehicle.

Research Interests:

My research interest is vibrations that occur during wind turbine operations, specifically looking at methods to control the blade vibrations whilst having a limited impact on the energy production. This is still a wide area for research due to the many causes of vibrations and the various control systems that can be implemented with different effects they can have on the turbine.

Why you applied for the Aura CDT:

I applied to the Aura CDT scheme as throughout my degree I completed many projects on sustainability, which increases my knowledge and interest in this sector. Having the ability to work in this area whilst also completing research, which I enjoyed during my degree, is a great opportunity to continue growing my knowledge of the sector allowing for the much-needed changes in the energy supply to be achieved.

Name of your research project:

Vibration control of wind turbine blades

Get in touch:

Email: e.mcmahon-2022@hull.ac.uk