Prof Ann Anderson

• Research Areas:– Aerogels– Fluids and Heat

Transfer

http://eande.lbl.gov/ECS/Aerogels/images/FLOWER.JPG

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/

Others? Make Boats go faster (using Superhydrophobic

Aerogels to reduce drag)

Develop PIV/CFD Results of Flow Over RC Cars for use in MER 331

Will consider supervising fluids and heat transfer related projects of MOTIVATED students.

http://muse.union.edu/aerogels/