Kenneth Low
Associate Professor
Engineering
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Biography
PhD in Mechanical Engineering University of Nottingham BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Newcastle University PhD in Mechanical Engineering University of Nottingham BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Newcastle University
Research Interest
Welding of thick-wall pressure vessels for conventional and nuclear power plants and submarine hull. Welding automation (thin steel and aluminum plates & frames) for naval vessels and superyachts applications. Design optimisation of marine systems for naval and specialised vessels. Stealth design of marine systems onboard warships. Hybrid vessels – dual fuels and diesel-electric propulsion. Unmanned surface vehicles (Unmanned marine systems). Advanced materials for marine application. Special coatings for aerospace application. Feasibility study of airship for air-cruise, defence and heavy cargo transportation. Wing-In-Ground effect ships.
Publications
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Hyde, T. H., Low, K. and Shipway, P.H. (2001), Measurement of high temperature creep strains in a service-aged CrMoV pipe material using the grid method, Proc. 4th Japan-China Bilateral Symposium High Temperature Strength of Materials, Tsukuba, Japan, June 11-13, pp. 167-172.
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Low, K. (2001), Measurement of elevated temperature creep strains in cross-weld specimens using the grid method, Ph.D. Thesis, December 13, pp. 1-256.