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Carol Eastwick

Professor Mechanical Engineering, Head of Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group, Faculty of Engineering

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Biography

Prof Eastwick has been a member of staff at the University of Nottingham since 1991 having previously completed an apprenticeship and her first degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College, University of London. Initially employed as a research associate she was awarded her PhD in 1995 and became a lecturer in mechanical engineering in 1994. During a career break (1999-2005) she worked part-time as a senior research fellow employed on industrial research at the University. She returned to academic staff in November 2005 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2007 and Professor in 2020. In 2022 Carol became the Airbus UK Research Chair in Advanced Liquid Fuel Systems.

Prof Eastwick is the head of the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group and a plenary member of the Jet Zero TaskForce https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/jet-zero-taskforce .

ORCHID ID 0000-0001-5773-6439

Scopus Author ID 6602598305

Expertise Summary

Prof Eastwick uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental fluid dynamics and analytical approaches to thermofluids design to investigate complex industrial problems in the energy and transport sectors. The aim of her research is to reduce the impact of these systems on the environment by reducing emissions, improving performance and enabling the adoption of new technologies.

Multiphase oil and fuel systems, including cryogenic systems, for use in aviation and energy sectors,is one area of research. Enabling power density improvement for electrical generators by novel thermal management to facilitate electrification of land, sea and air transport is another example.

Teaching Summary

Prof Eastwick teaching interests are in the Thermofluids area of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In particular the role that fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer play in… read more

Research Summary

Prof Eastwick uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental fluid dynamics and analytical approaches to thermofluids design to investigate complex industrial problems in the energy and… read more

Selected Publications

Prof Eastwick teaching interests are in the Thermofluids area of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In particular the role that fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer play in engineering systems, which is informed by her research into transport and power generation.

Current Research

Prof Eastwick uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental fluid dynamics and analytical approaches to thermofluids design to investigate complex industrial problems in the energy and transport sectors. The aim of her research is to reduce the impact of these systems on the environment by reducing emissions, improving performance and enabling the adoption of new technologies.

Prof Eastwick is head of the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems research group (previously known as G2TRC).

Current projects include:

  • Cryogenic Fuel Systems
  • Replacement of fossil fuels for transport/energy
  • Multiphase Thermofluid Systems
  • Thermal Management via oil systems
  • Thermal Management for Electrification

Past projects include:

  • Combustion of pulverised coal and biomass, design, analysis and fuel approaches to reduce NOx emissions
  • Adoption of biomass for thermal power plant, including fuel storage, milling and pneumatic conveying
  • Solid state storage of gaseous hydrogen
  • Visualisation of multi-phase flows to enable cooling approaches to unlock performance improvements in energy and transport vectors.

These projects are aimed at reducing the environmental impact of a range of energy and transport systems. The investigations are carried out both experimentally and using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

http://www.researcherid.com/rid/E-6136-2012 http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5773-6439 Scopus Author ID: 6602598305

Future Research

Prof Eastwick is particularly interested in reducing the impact on the environment by energy and transport sources. She would welcome inquiries from prospective PhD student interested in experimental or computational fluid dynamics investigations of multiphase flow or thermal management. Her areas of interest include multiphase thermofluid systems, thermal management of transmission systems, highly sheared two phase flow, and alternative fuels for thermal power generation.

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