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Energy Systems Lab

Director

Mike Piccione

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Founded

 

Description

Students apply the knowledge, problem-solving skills and project management skills acquired during their previous three years to high level real-world projects. Students may pursue projects of interest in a wide range of engineering disciplines, such as alternative fuels, fluid dynamics, direct and indirect energy conversion, electrical and mechanical systems. The laboratory accommodates both individual and team projects requiring specific knowledge in such diversified subjects as design, materials, testing, computer interfacing and planning.

Projects

  • Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge
  • Biofuel Vehicle Conversion
  • Space Elevator 2012 Competition
  • Solar Array Design

Specialized
Equipment

  • 4kw Roof Mounted Solar Array
  • Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
  • Biofuel Engines
  • High Efficiency Solar Cells
  • Thermal Vacuum Chamber
  • Pneumatics Trainer

Sponsors/
Contributors

  • Aerospace Corporation
  • Elixir Industries
  • Federal Aviation Association
  • Kennedy Farms
  • Orbital Science Corporation

 

 

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