prof ann anderson research areas: –aerogels –fluids and heat transfer
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Prof Ann Anderson
• Research Areas:– Aerogels– Fluids and Heat
Transfer
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Project 1: Design/Build/Test Instrumentation to Monitor Aerogel Fabrication Process
Skills: Hands-on, design skills Design “Universal” sensor, build and test Work with Interdisciplinary Team (ME & CHEM)
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Project 2: Test & Characterize Catalytic Aerogels Global Kinetic Modelling
Skills: MATLAB, Thermo/Chemistry Acquire Catalytic Test Data & Work with MATLAB
optimization program to model data. Work with Interdisciplinary Team (ME & CHEM)
http://preciousmetals.umicore.com/recyclables/SAC/CatalyticConverter/
Project 3: Energy Modeling of Aerogel Windows
Skills: Software Run Software Simulations of houses/building with
aerogel windows. Work with Interdisciplinary Team (ME & CHEM)
http://www.fourseasonssunrooms.com/