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S&T researchers to develop renewable energy technologies for military installations

October 6, 2009 10:35 AM

Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have received a $3.45 million grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop renewable energy technologies for advanced military installations.

The research focuses on ways to diversify fuel sources in order to reduce the dependence of air bases on fossil fuels and diesel generation. The investigators will look for ways to improve the efficiency of fuel cells and hydrogen production, decrease the size of fuel cells for mobility, and integrate wind and solar generation as part of a sustainable base microgrid.

"We are developing ways for the military to incorporate smart, renewable energy systems in order to efficiently power their efforts in the field," says Dr. Mariesa Crow, the Fred W. Finley Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri S&T and Director of the university's Energy Research and Development Center.

Missouri S&T faculty members involved include Crow; Dr. Fatih Dogan, professor of materials science and engineering; Dr. Frank Liou, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering; and Dr. K.B. Lee, professor of chemical and biological engineering.

Research on the projects sponsored by the AFRL is expected to be ongoing at Missouri S&T through July of 2012.

 

S&T team to unveil EcoCAR during GM Day in Rolla

October 1, 2009 8:47 AM

Missouri University of Science and Technology and Fairground Auto Plaza are hosting GM Day Saturday, Oct. 3, in Rolla as part of National Energy Awareness Month. During the event, a team of students from Missouri S&T will unveil a 2009 Saturn VUE that has been donated by GM for use in a new collegiate advanced vehicle technology competition.

The general public is invited to the event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Missouri S&T's E3 Commons facility, located on Collegiate Station Blvd.

Seventeen universities across the United States and Canada, including Missouri S&T, have been invited to re-engineer a 2009 Saturn VUE to further minimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions while retaining the car's performance and consumer appeal. Organizers of the three-year competition, EcoCar: The NeXt Challenge, hope to inspire the next generation of automotive leaders by giving them the tools and experience necessary to secure a more energy-efficient future.

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Young researchers selected to attend international hydrogen conference

September 28, 2009 2:08 PM

Five graduate students and one young faculty member from Missouri University of Science and Technology have been invited to present papers at the World Congress of Young Scientists on Hydrogen Energy Systems to be held Oct. 7-9 in Torino, Italy.

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Alumnus, wife $3 Million Gift to Fund Endowed Energy Chair!

September 20, 2009 5:04 PM

Missouri University of Science and Technology, a national leader in energy research and education, will soon strengthen that emphasis thanks to a $3 million gift from a retired oil and natural gas executive and graduate of the university.

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Solar Cars to Stop in Rolla During 2010 Race

September 8, 2009

Race organizers have officially announced the checkpoint locations for the 2010 American Solar Challenge. On June 23, 2010, the solar cars will stop for the day in Rolla, Mo., home of Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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