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 Philosphy 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

Fields of Research

Code	Description	Percentage
090499	Chemical Engineering not elsewhere classified	10
091399	Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified	70
091499	Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy not elsewhere classified	20

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title	Organisation / Department
Casual Academic	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

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Publications

For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.

Journal article (3 outputs)

Year

Citation

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2020

Carr M, Wheeler C, Robinson P, Chen B, 'Reducing the Energy Intensity of Overland Conveying Using a Novel Rail-Running Conveyor System', International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, (2020)

DOI	10.1080/17480930.2020.1788199
Co-authors	Peter W Robinson, Craig Wheeler

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]

DOI	10.1016/j.apt.2019.06.025
Co-authors	Alan Roberts, Craig Wheeler

2018

Wheeler C, Carr MJ, Chen B, 'Rail Conveyor Technology', Australia Bulk Handling Review, 23 24-32 (2018)

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

Conference (16 outputs)

Year

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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]

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

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]

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

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]

Co-authors	Peter W Robinson, Muhhammadaleef Abdulrahman, Craig Wheeler

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]

Co-authors	Ken Williams, Craig Wheeler

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]

Co-authors	Alan Roberts, Craig Wheeler

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

Robinson P, Williams K, Wheeler C, Guo J, Carr M, Bolan N, et al., 'From Pit to Port: Current Research into Materials Handling and Processing', Shanghai, China (2019)

Co-authors	Jie Guo, Craig Wheeler, Ken Williams, Peter W Robinson, Raja Dharmarajan, Nanthi Bolan

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]

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

2018

Carr MJ, Wheeler CA, Williams KC, Katterfeld A, Elphick G, Nettleton K, Chen W, 'Discrete Element Modelling of Problematic Bulk Materials onto Impact Plates', Greenwich (2018)

Co-authors	W Chen, Craig Wheeler, Ken Williams

2018

Carr MJ, Roberts A, Wheeler CA, 'A Revised Methodology for Cohesion and Adhesion Analysis of Bulk Materials', Greenwich (2018)

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler, Alan Roberts

2018

Wheeler C, Carr MJ, Chen B, 'A Comparison Between the Motion Resistances of the Rail Conveyor and Belt Conveyors', World Congress on Particle Technology, Orlando, FL (2018)

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

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]

Co-authors	Alan Roberts, Craig Wheeler, W Chen, Ken Williams

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]

Co-authors	W Chen, Ken Williams, Alan Roberts

2017

Wheeler CA, Carr MJ, Chen B, 'The Rail Conveyor - A New Energy Efficient Conveying Technology', Beltcon Past Papers, Pretoria, South Africa (2017) [E1]

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

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]

Citations	Scopus - 1
Co-authors	Ken Williams, W Chen

2016

Wheeler CA, Chen B, Carr MJ, 'Rail conveyor development and testing', ICBMH2016 Conference Proceedings, Darwin (2016) [E1]

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

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Patent (1 outputs)

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2017

Wheeler C, Chen B, Carr MJ, Enclosed Belt Rail Conveyor System (2017)

Co-authors	Craig Wheeler

Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics	Link
2019	Carr M, Identification, Characterisation and Modelling of Dynamic Adhesion for Optimised Transfer System Design, The University of Newcastle (2019)

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants	10
Total funding	$1,312,501

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20206 grants / $786,009

Robotic rail isolation device$304,412

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
Scheme	PF34 - Trackside Robotic Devices
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2020
GNo	G1901599
Type Of Funding	C2110 - Aust Commonwealth - Own Purpose
Category	2110
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, Mr 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

Evaluation of aerosol monitor performance for dust emissions$90,433

Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Funding body	Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Project Team	Doctor Dusan Ilic, Associate Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor John Holdsworth, Doctor Michael Carr
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2000413
Type Of Funding	C2120 - Aust Commonwealth - Other
Category	2120
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, Mr 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	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
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, Mr 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	C2120 - Aust Commonwealth - Other
Category	2120
UON	Y

Evaluation of aerosol monitor performance for dust emissions$48,114

Funding body: VGT Pty Ltd

Funding body	VGT Pty Ltd
Project Team	Doctor Dusan Ilic, Associate Professor Kenneth Williams, Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor John Holdsworth, Doctor Michael Carr
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2000386
Type Of Funding	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
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	Associate 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	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
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	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
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	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
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

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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed1

Current0

Past Supervision

Year	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
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

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Dr Michael Carr

Positions

Professional Officer
School of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

Casual Academic
School of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

Focus area

Mechanical Engineering

Contact Details

Email	michael.j.carr@newcastle.edu.au
Phone	(02) 4033 9354
Fax	(02) 4033 9044

Office

Room	EC.111
Building	Mechanical Engineering Workshop
Location	Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia

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