Emeritus Prof. Alan Roberts
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6067 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6021 |
| Alan.Roberts@newcastle.edu.au |
Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 33 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $8,944,686 |
For project grants received while at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
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2012 (1 grants)
A Systematic Evaluation of Transportable Moisture Limit Measurement Methods for Iron Ore Bulk Cargoes$386,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Doctor Kenneth Williams, Mr Tobias Krull, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Tristan Perez, Professor Mark Jones, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | |
| Funding Body | |
| AMIRA International Limited | |
| Scheme | |
| Research Project | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $386,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2012 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1200568 | |
2011 (1 grants)
An investigation of granular stress fields and permeability interactions in gas-solid flow$180,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Kenneth Williams | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $180,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000218 | |
2010 (2 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$450,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | |
| Funding Body | |
| Technological Resources Pty Ltd. | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $450,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000601 | |
Analytical, Numerical and Testing Procedures for Improved Design and Performance of Bulk Solids Systems$300,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Bill McBride, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $300,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0190069 | |
2009 (1 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$700,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $700,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2009 | 2012 |
| GNo:G0189754 | |
2008 (5 grants)
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$533,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $533,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2008 | 2011 |
| GNo:G0188446 | |
Passive Control of Dust Emissions from Belt Conveyor Systems$280,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Bill McBride | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $280,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0187541 | |
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | |
| Funding Body | |
| Conveyor Dynamics, Inc | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $100,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189238 | |
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | |
| Funding Body | |
| Laing ORourke Australia Construction Pty Limited | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $100,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189240 | |
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | |
| Funding Body | |
| Veyance Belting Pty Ltd | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $100,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189239 | |
2007 (1 grants)
Modelling and Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$300,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $300,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2007 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0186345 | |
2006 (2 grants)
PRC - Priority Research Centre for Advanced Particle Processing$549,282
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Kevin Galvin, Professor Geoffrey Evans, Professor Mark Jones, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Erica Wanless | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Priority Research Centre | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $549,282 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2006 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0186920 | |
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$20,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Near Miss Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $20,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186089 | |
2005 (1 grants)
Modelling the Transient Effects in Dense Phase Gas-Solids Flow in Pipelines.$350,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $350,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0184413 | |
2003 (1 grants)
Modelling and Characterisation of Stringy/Compressible Bulk Materials.$335,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Discovery Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $335,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2003 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0182080 | |
2002 (5 grants)
Advancements in Belt Conveying$276,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $276,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0181159 | |
Optimisation of Mass Flow Bin Design Using 3D Parametric Modelling$163,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Dr Renhu Pan, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Mr C Benjamin, Mr A Burleigh, Mr J Nemeth, Ms L Plambeck | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $163,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0181150 | |
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | |
| Funding Body | |
| Bechtel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $20,500 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182556 | |
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | |
| Funding Body | |
| Control Systems Technology Pty Ltd | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $20,500 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182555 | |
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | |
| Funding Body | |
| Engineering Services and Supplies Pty Ltd | |
| Scheme | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $20,500 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182554 | |
2001 (2 grants)
Granular Mechanics of Slugs in Low-Velocity Slug-Flow Pneumatic Conveying$157,610
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Assoc. Prof P Wypych, Dr Renhu Pan | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Large Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $157,610 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2001 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0179263 | |
Particulate Mechanics and Mechantronic Control in Dense-Phase Pneumatic Conveying$12,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Dr Renhu Pan, Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Project Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $12,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180101 | |
2000 (1 grants)
Pneumatic Blending and Mixing of Bulk Solids$10,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Dr Renhu Pan, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Project Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $10,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178803 | |
1999 (1 grants)
Basic Processes Affecting Wall Friction Measurements$12,500
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Professor Bruce King, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Project Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $12,500 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0178062 | |
1997 (1 grants)
Effect of Coal Constituents on Storage and Transport of Coal.$217,800
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Coal Association | |
| Scheme | |
| Research Program | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $217,800 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1997 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177044 | |
1995 (4 grants)
Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies$2,489,500
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs | |
| Scheme | |
| Key Centres of Teaching & Research | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $2,489,500 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175942 | |
Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technology$312,002
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Special Research Initiatives | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $312,002 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1995 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0176406 | |
95APP. Blending and mixing of bulk solids.$137,412
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor John Chambers | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Large Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $137,412 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1995 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0174534 | |
Mechanical Engineering - Cylindrical Grinding Facility$40,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Neil Page, Professor John Chambers, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs | |
| Scheme | |
| Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $40,000 | Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175580 | |
1993 (1 grants)
Influence of Large Particles on the Cohesive Strength of Granular Materials$5,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Small Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $5,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1993 | 1993 |
| GNo:G0172760 | |
1992 (2 grants)
Engineering Workstation Support & Other$166,480
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| University of Newcastle | |
| Scheme | |
| Project Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $166,480 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1992 | 1992 |
| GNo:G0174052 | |
92,93,94 COLLAB. Feeding Of Bulk Solids$147,600
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor John Chambers | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research & Training Scheme (SPIRT) | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $147,600 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1992 | 1994 |
| GNo:G0174271 | |
1991 (1 grants)
Handling And Transportation Of Bulk Materials$53,000
| Project Team | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | |
| Funding Body | |
| Australian Research Council | |
| Scheme | |
| Large Grant | |
| Total Amount | Role |
| $53,000 | Chief Investigator |
| Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| 1991 | 1991 |
| GNo:G0173852 | |