Prof SX DOU; Dr MJ Qin; Dr AV Pan; Dr X Wang; Prof EW Collings
2005 $
2006 $
2007 $
Total $
$169,612
$170,861
$174,831
$515,304
APA(I) Awards:
2
Industry Partner(s):
Hyper Tech Research Inc Alphatech International Ltd
Title:
Development of Magnesium Diboride Superconductor Wires with High Upper Critical Field for MRI Applications
Category:
2914—MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Summary:
The aim of the program is to demonstrate the superconducting magnesium diboride (MgB2) wires with improved upper critical field (Hc2,) appropriate for large-scale applications. The basic idea will be based on the two-gap superconductivity to add welldistributed impurities which will act as scatterers, increasing resistivity, and thus Hc2. The core innovation of this proposal is based on the recent breakthrough in MgB2 that was made by the CIs through nano-SiC particle doping, which achieved a record high Hc2 in bulk form and enhancement of critical current density, Jc, in magnetic fields by an order of magnitude. The expected outcome is the development of superconducting MgB2 wires and coils with high Hc2 and Jc for MRI applications.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof DW Griffith; Dr RJ Eckard; Dr C Grainger; Dr H Clark
Novel, Cost-Effective Methods for Measuring Methane Emissions from Grazing Livestock
Category:
3009—LAND, PARKS AND AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT
Summary:
Agriculture is second only to energy generation as a source of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Methane from cattle and sheep constitute 60% of these agricultural emissions. Their abatement is a win-win goal for the agricultural industry, reducing greenhouse emissions while increasing food efficiency. This project will develop a novel, cost- and-labour efficient method for on-farm measurements of the emissions of methane from free-grazing cattle and sheep in their undisturbed environment. The method will be used to assess the dependence of methane emissions on factors such as diet and the efficacy of proposed methods for abatement of methane emissions, as well as providing improved data to the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Chief Investigator(s):
A/Prof PN Hyland; Ms L Vrazalic
2005 $
2006 $
2007 $
Total $
$24,148
$24,148
$24,148
$72,444
APA(I) Awards:
Industry Partner(s):
Empower Australia
Title:
Development and Validation of Conceptual Models and Transferable Architectures to Support Self-Sustainable Community Portals
Category:
2801—INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Summary:
There is growing worldwide interest in the study of community portals because of their potential to bridge the “digital divide” and promote community innovation. However, community portals are still poorly understood and often fail due to lack of adequate sustainability mechanisms. The proposed research extends our knowledge about community portals by developing formal conceptual models and transferable architectures for community portals. The project aims to use emerging modelling techniques to model the complex environment of a local community and derive an architecture based on that model. The project outcomes will include a conceptual model and transferable architecture for community portals.
Haptic-Rendered Bell Synthesis for a Practice Carillon Clavier
Category:
4103—CINEMA, ELECTRONIC ARTS AND MULTIMEDIA
Summary:
This project will explore new methods of audio synthesis that respond to haptic sensing. It seeks practical ways to control the synthesis of bell sounds using the mechanical playing action of a carillon keyboard as the human interface in a virtual instrument. Sensing technology developed will also benefit other areas of new performance media where multiple forms of sensory control are required to navigate interactive virtual environments. The project also creates new postgraduate research training opportunities in an area that crosses disciplinary boundaries between frontier technology and the creative arts.
Chief Investigator(s):
A/Prof PW Wypych; Em/Prof PC Arnold; Mr C Benjamin; Mr P Jones; Ms LE Plambeck
2005 $
2006 $
2007 $
Total $
$70,000
$70,000
$70,000
$210,000
APA(I) Awards:
1
Industry Partner(s):
Gulf Conveyor Holdings Pty Ltd
Title:
Quantification and Modelling of Particle Flow Mechanisms in Conveyor Transfers
Category:
2907—RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Summary:
A critical area of solids handling and processing is the transfer of bulk material between conveyor belts. Design of conveyor transfers rely heavily on trial and error and/or experience and cannot cope with the complexities of varying particle properties and process requirements. Poor transfer designs can result in reduced QC and service life, significant maintenance/environmental costs and safety concerns. The main aims of this project are experimental and theoretical investigations into the flow of particulates through conveyor transfers. This will result in: development of a novel conveyor transfer facility; quantification of transfer parameters and data; development of models to simulate and assist in the design of complete transfers.
