May 23, 2008

Statewide Technology News

— Russell Aubrey, a professor of electrical and computer engineering technology, recently was made a professor emeritus. Aubrey, who specialized in solid-state and analogue and digital circuits, began at Purdue as a visiting professor in 1990 and was made a full professor the next year. Before coming to Purdue, he owned his own electronics business in Anderson for 25 years. Aubrey received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Virginia and master's and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech

— The College of Technology at Anderson recently received more than $25,000 worth of software licenses and technical support from Engineered Software Inc. The independent technology company that develops hydraulic analysis software is providing PIPE-FLO Professional software to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology. The software will be used in an applied fluid mechanics course, which focuses on the study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions and controls. The grant includes a five-user Enterprise license of PIPE-FLO Professional, technical assistance and support. PIPE-FLO software allows users to simulate the operation of the complete piping system showing the interaction of pumps, compressors, pipelines, control valves and components.

Writer: Kim Medaris, (765) 494-6998, kmedaris@purdue.edu

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