Energy Efficiency in Diary Farms-UFH Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship

Updated: May 09, 2024 06:55 PM GMT

University of Fort Hare

Alice

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE:
• Modelling and Optimization of Bulk Milk Coolers, Heat Pump HP Systems and Hybrid Solar/Heat Pump systems.
• Develop best practices in the electrical usage of the Dairy farm industry and novel sizing methodologies that is easily transferable to the
• Assist in the design and manufacturing of a hybrid Solar HP prototype with on-board Programmable Logic Control system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMNTS:
• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field obtained within the last 4 years
• Expertise in agricultural engineering and energy management will be
• A track record of publications in DHET accredited journal

APPLICATIONS:
• A cover letter and CV, including all research outputs, should be sent to: Ms Babalwa Solani and cc Postdocs at postdocs@ufh.ac.za, Division of Research, Partnerships and Innovation, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag X1314, Alice 5700, South Africa. E-mail: BSolani@ufh.ac.za The closing date... More Detail