Dr Michael Carr
Professional Officer
School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- Email:michael.j.carr@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4033 9354
Career Summary
Biography
Michael Carr graduated from Newcastle University with honours, in 2015. He studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). For his honours thesis, Dr Carr studied the production and technical specifications of the "Rail Conveyor" a new concept in overland conveyor technology. After graduating, Dr Carr undertook PhD studies on the "Identification, Characterisation and Modelling of Dynamic Adhesion for Optimised Transfer System Design". This thesis was submitted in April 2019 and targeted the problems in the materials handling stream associated with Wet and Sticky Materials (WSM). In addition to this, Dr Carr developed strategies and models to predict the thresholds where problematic behaviors caused by WSM could be mitigated.
Since submitting his PhD in 2019, Dr Carr has continued to work as a Professional Officer with the University of Newcastle in the Discipline of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves overseeing and assisting in the design and construction of testing apparatus required for research projects and for Final Year Project (FYP) undergraduate students. In addition to this, Dr Carr is currently undertaking research into the efficiency and further development of the Rail Conveyor System. Alongside the professional officer activities, Dr Carr is also affiliated with TUNRA Bulk Solids (TBS) and the Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies (CBSPT).
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Engineering, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Belt Conveying
- Bulk Materials Handling
- Discrete Element Modelling
- Engineering Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Problematic Ores
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Engineering Australia |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Postgraduate Research Prize in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
| 2014 |
Morison Prize (Senior) in Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
| 2014 |
Ernest J Egan Prize Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment - The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
Research Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Student Excellence Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources |
| 2016 |
Innovative Technology Award Australian Bulk Handling |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECH2110 |
Mechanical Engineering Design 1 Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment- The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 2/3/2015 - 14/6/2019 |
| MECH1110 |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment |
Lecturer | 29/7/2019 - 31/12/2019 |
| MECH4220 |
Bulk Materials Handling and Transportation Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment- The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 27/7/2015 - 31/12/2019 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (3 outputs)
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| 2021 |
Carr MJ, Wheeler CA, Robinson PW, Chen B, 'Reducing the energy intensity of overland conveying using a novel rail-running conveyor system', International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 35 183-198 (2021) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Carr MJ, Roberts AW, Wheeler CA, 'A revised methodology for the determination of bulk material cohesion and adhesion', ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY, 30 2110-2116 (2019) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Wheeler C, Carr MJ, Chen B, 'Rail Conveyor Technology', Australia Bulk Handling Review, 23 24-32 (2018)
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Conference (16 outputs)
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| 2020 |
Wheeler C, Lurie M, Carr M, Chen B, 'Technology Review and Cost Analysis of Light Gauge Rail-Based Bulk Material Handling Systems', BELTCON20 - IMHC International Materials Handling Conference, Pretoria, South Africa (2020) [E1]
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| 2020 |
Carr M, Wheeler C, Otto H, Beh B, Callaghan M, Katterfeld A, 'An Experimental Investigation into the Influence of Skewed Idler Rolls', BELTCON20 - IMHC International Materials Handling Conference, Gauteng, South Africa (2020) [E1]
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| 2019 |
Rahman A, Robinson P, Carr M, Wheeler C, 'A Dynamic Analysis of the Rail Conveyor System', International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation: ICBMH 2019 Conference Proceedings, Gold Coast, Australia (2019) [E1]
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| 2019 |
Carr MJ, Roessler T, Otto H, Richter C, Katterfeld A, Wheeler C, et al., 'Calibration Procedure of Discrete Element Method (DEM) Parameters
for Cohesive Bulk Materials', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia (2019) [E1]
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| 2019 |
Carr MJ, Roberts A, Wheeler C, 'The Prediction of Bulk Material Adhesion using a Modified Instantaneous Yield Locus (IYL)', International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling & Transportation ICBMH 2019, Gold Coast, Queensland (2019) [E1]
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| 2019 | Ajmal M, Roessler T, Carr MJ, Katterfeld A, 'Development of a Cohesive DEM Parameter Calibration Protocol for Bulk Materials using Rapid Flow and Low Consolidation Standard Tests', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling & Transportation ICBMH 2019, Gold Coast, Queensland (2019) [E1] | ||||||
| 2019 |
Wheeler C, Carr M, Lurie M, Chen B, 'Optimising the value of iron ore using a novel rail-running conveyor system', Iron Ore 2019 Conference Proceedings, Perth (2019) [E1]
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| 2017 |
Carr MJ, WIlliams KC, Chen W, Hayter B, Roberts A, Wheeler CA, 'The Dynamic Adhesion of Wet and Sticky Iron Ores onto Impact Plates', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (2017) [E1]
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| 2017 |
Carr MJ, Plinke J, Williams KC, Roberts A, Chen W, 'Determination of the Handleability Index of Adhesive Bulk Materials', Iron Ore 2017, Perth, Australia (2017) [E1]
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| 2017 |
Wheeler CA, Carr MJ, Chen B, 'The Rail Conveyor - A New Energy Efficient Conveying Technology', Beltcon Past Papers, Pretoria, South Africa (2017) [E1]
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| 2016 |
Carr MJ, Chen W, Williams KC, Katterfeld A, 'Comparative investigation on modelling wet and sticky material behaviours with a simplified JKR cohesion model and liquid bridging cohesion model in DEM', 12th International Conference on Bulk Materials Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH 2016), The. Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia, 2016: 40-49., Darwin, Australia (2016) [E1]
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| 2016 |
Wheeler CA, Chen B, Carr MJ, 'Rail conveyor development and testing', ICBMH2016 Conference Proceedings, Darwin (2016) [E1]
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Patent (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2017 |
Wheeler C, Chen B, Carr MJ, Enclosed Belt Rail Conveyor System (2017)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2019 | Carr M, Identification, Characterisation and Modelling of Dynamic Adhesion for Optimised Transfer System Design, The University of Newcastle (2019) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 10 |
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| Total funding | $1,292,865 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20212 grants / $108,911
Research and friction testing for the interaction of the pulley lagging with the conveyor belt$58,911
Funding body: Elastotec Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Elastotec Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Michael Carr, Professor Craig Wheeler |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connection |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | G2100782 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Research and friction testing for the interaction of the pulley lagging with the conveyor belt$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
| Funding body | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Doctor Michael Carr, Professor Craig Wheeler |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | G2100790 |
| Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
| Category | 1500 |
| UON | Y |
20204 grants / $657,462
Robotic rail isolation device$314,412
Funding body: Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation
| Funding body | Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Joel Ferguson, Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Adrian Wills, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor Nathan Bartlett |
| Scheme | PF34 - Trackside Robotic Devices |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | G1901599 |
| Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2100 |
| UON | Y |
Tailings Management – Dewatering Flume Site Trials$242,500
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
| Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Doctor David Bradney, Doctor David Bradney |
| Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | G1901094 |
| Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
| Category | 1700 |
| UON | Y |
Development of a “smart” monitoring safety system for a conveyor belt lifting technology.$50,550
Funding body: APM Engineering Pty Ltd
| Funding body | APM Engineering Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Mr Jason Willis, Doctor Michael Carr |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G1901574 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Development of a “smart” monitoring safety system for a conveyor belt lifting technology.$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
| Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Mr Jason Willis, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G2000257 |
| Type Of Funding | C2200 - Aust Commonwealth – Other |
| Category | 2200 |
| UON | Y |
20193 grants / $376,492
Large Throughput Iron Ore Oscillatory Dewatering System$288,000
Funding body: AMIRA International Limited
| Funding body | AMIRA International Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Jie Guo, Mr Bin Chen, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Michael Carr |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G1900357 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
To develop a new Nivek portable Conveyor "All Purpose" maintenance technology$44,246
Funding body: Nivek Industries Pty Ltd
| Funding body | Nivek Industries Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Phil Clausen, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1900159 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
To develop a new Nivek portable Conveyor "All Purpose" maintenance technology$44,246
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
| Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Phil Clausen, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1900186 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
20181 grants / $150,000
Tailings Management - Dewatering of Slurry Tailings at Disposal Site$150,000
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
| Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Timothy Donohue, Doctor Thomas Bunn, Doctor Ognjen Orozovic, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney, Pal, Bipin |
| Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | G1701303 |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth |
| Category | 1NS |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Completed1
Current0
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2019 | Masters | Rail Conveyor Technology: An investigation in to the behaviour of a Pipe Rail Conveyor in horizontal curves | Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Michael Carr
Positions
Professional Officer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Associate Lecturer
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Focus area
Mechanical Engineering
Contact Details
| michael.j.carr@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4033 9354 |
| Fax | (02) 4033 9044 |
Office
| Room | EC.111 |
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| Building | Mechanical Engineering Workshop |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |