Purdue University will operate a new facility launched with a $1.35 million grant from the U.S. Air Force. The National Test Facility for Fuels and Propulsion be housed in the Niswonger Aviation Technology Building at the Purdue Airport.
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The conference will cover several areas of building design and performance, including building thermal systems, solar energy use in buildings, sustainable buildings and green technologies, building envelope/facades, net-zero building design, ventilation building-integrated photovoltaics, indoor environment and human comfort, acoustics, building simulation, integrated building design and related case studies.
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(This is an excerpt from the ASME Energy Grand Challenge Roadmap)
Energy is a global commodity that is integral to nearly every aspect of society. The energy sector contains some of the oldest functional mechanical equipment and technology in the nation and is currently undergoing major changes in all aspects of the energy value chain. These changes reflect an increased emphasis on climate change and sustainability and range from the diversification of fuel sources to the implementation of end-use energy efficiency programs.
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Renewable Energy
Purdue's portfolio includes: bioenergy, solar energy, wind energyPurdue University is conducting multiple searches for interdisciplinary minded faculty focused in selected "Signature" areas. Energy is one. Depending upon your natural academic home, information is available by following one of these links:
Summer 2009 Newsletter |
The Energy Center at Discovery Park will facilitate high-impact, multidisciplinary projects in support of Purdue's vision to be one of the global leaders in energy.
Potter Engineering Center,
Room 322
500 Central Drive
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2022
