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Ruminant digestion of temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical fodders
The nutritional value of fodder, a type of animal feed, varies depending on the climate in which it is produced (i.e., temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical). The reasons for these differences has not been fully explained.
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- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
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- Science and Engineering Faculty
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- School of Biology and Environmental Science
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Investigating the mechanical properties of temperate, subtropical, and tropical fodder
There is strong, qualitative evidence that fodder crops produced in the tropics are 'tougher' and less nutritious than fodder crops produced in subtropical and temperate regions.However, tools that can quantify the mechanical properties of fodder crops, particularly those with direct relevance to feeding and nutrition, are lacking.
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- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
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- Science and Engineering Faculty
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- School of Biology and Environmental Science
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Degradation modelling & maintenance planning for biomass boilers
Biomass boilers are critical for the generation of steam for industrial use and power generation. However, these boilers degrade over time and failure result in costly forced shutdowns.The aim of this project is to develop and validate new models to describe key degradation mechanisms (erosion, corrosion, etc.). We'll then use these models to develop new inspection, maintenance, and renewal plans.The project will make use of real operational data to develop both physical and stochastic process models to describe future failure …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
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- Science and Engineering Faculty
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
Chemical characterisation of biomass burning smoke particles using Electrospray-Orbitrap mass spectrometry
Australian bushfires and prescribed biomass burning (BB) have a significant impact on both human health as well as global and regional climate.While emissions from traditional sources, such as vehicles and power plants are expected to decline due to more stringent regulations, air pollution from BB smoke is expected to continue growing.The impact of BB smoke particulate matter on human health will depend on their chemical and physical properties. However, that information for smoke from Australian ecosystems is very limited.The aim …
- Study level
- Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
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- Science and Engineering Faculty
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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