Category: Energy
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Fully Superconducting Electrical Machines for Renewable Energy Hector Gutierrez
Fully Superconducting Electrical Machines for Renewable Energy
This Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award supports the development of a mechatronic framework for magnetic suspension technology, which has the potential to significantly impact both manufacturing and transportation systems by providing an actuation principle with several attractive advantages: frictionless interaction of moving parts, high precision positioning at high speeds, high resolution and repeatability, and dust-free operation.
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Hanna Shoal (Chukchi Sea, Alaskan Arctic) Ecosystem Study John Trefry
Hanna Shoal (Chukchi Sea, Alaskan Arctic) Ecosystem Study
The Hanna Shoal Ecosystem Project was designed to expand the COMIDA-CAB Project to describe the ecosystem processes that contribute to the apparent high biological importance of the Hanna Shoal region. Hanna Shoal has been identified as an area of significant biological importance.
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Solar Powered Hybrid Lighting System Kunal Mitra
Solar Powered Hybrid Lighting System
The goal of this project is to develop a working Solar Powered Hybrid Lighting system. This unique system solves the issue of energy usage because all the energy used is derived directly from the Sun, making the system energy-neutral. This system will be cost-effective and retail for the same as traditional lighting systems. It utilizes natural daylight without the additional thermal load of windows and skylights, allowing businesses to save both lighting and heating/cooling costs.
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To Develop an Interdisciplinary Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Academic Program Kurt Winkelmann, Mark Archambault, Tom Marcinkowski, Mary McCay, Pei-Feng Hsu
To Develop an Interdisciplinary Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Academic Program
This project applies an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum development to create courses, lecture modules and laboratory experiments related to hydrogen and fuel cells. Project assessment will determine the effectiveness of the laboratory curriculum. Classes improved by this project will provide public and private sectors with skilled employees and researchers in hydrogen technology. The hydrogen-based curriculum will further the student understanding of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and offer undergraduate and graduate students a career path into renewable energy.