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<\/a><\/p>\nEnergy Research Lab<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lab Members<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Projects<\/a> Formerly the Hydrogen Production and Utilization Laboratory (We still investigate\u00a0hydrogen system fundamentals but we do lots more too!)<\/p>\n Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n The objective of our research is to increase the body of knowledge regarding energy conversion methods. We perform technical research on all aspects of mechanical and electrical power applications with an emphasis on novel fuels and powertrain systems. \u00a0All the research we undertake has an end goal of expanding use of renewable resources, allowing more efficient use of traditional resources, improving reliability of power systems, and\/or lowering pollution and costs associated with power systems. We investigate both mobile and stationary power systems including fuel cells, reformers and reformation methods, fuels and liquid fuel synthesis, endothermic fuels and combustion thereof, novel refrigeration systems, Hybrid rocket systems, the internal combustion engine and electric drive powertrains including hybrid drive vehicles and vehicle systems. \u00a0 Fundamentally we are an experimental group but we do use extensive modeling to add appropriate insight to processes that we are investigating.<\/p>\n Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n The Energy Research lab houses specialty equipment that is used to demonstrate novel energy conversion methods including:<\/p>\n Reformation Reactors capable of being configured as Steam reformers, Autothermal Reformers, and Partial Oxidation Reformers. \u00a0Both gaseous and liquid fuels can be investigated at a variety of temperatures,\u00a0pressures, Steam to Carbon ratios and Oxygen to Carbon ratios (when applicable). \u00a0Full instrumentation and control systems are in place\u00a0for careful monitoring of species concentration, temperature, yield, conversion and selectivity. The reformation systems can utilize both pelletized and monolithic catalysts and are designed for testing the state of the art heat transfer and mass transfer enhancement methods.<\/p>\n Modified Internal Combustion Engine systems for research of\u00a0bi-fuel applications and exhaust heat harvesting via thermochemical recuperation methods. We have both single and dual cylinder SI engines\u00a0and a single cylinder CI engine.<\/p>\n A Hybrid rocket Motor for testing hydrogen light off techniques<\/p>\n Hydrogen Combustion Systems<\/p>\n Past equipment:<\/p>\n A 50 kW methanol powered Fuel Cell Bus (georgetown TBB-1)<\/p>\n A Hydrogen powered Fuel cell Motorcycle<\/p>\n Aluminum powered Mobile hydrogen generators<\/p>\n Featured Personnel: see also Lab Members<\/a> for current and past students<\/strong><\/p>\n Lab Manager: Chibuike Agba<\/p>\n Armando Gomez Hernandez<\/p>\n Zane Hays<\/p>\n Allison Clague<\/p>\n Yen-Chun (Steven) Chou<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Past Personnel:<\/p>\n Graduate Student Researcher: Kellen Ochi Hey Look Kellen was featured in the College of Engineering news<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n David Davieau (volunteer) Graduate Student Researcher : Nadia Richards \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hey Look Nadia is making us famous! See You Tube video here<\/a><\/p>\n Graduate Student Researcher : Justin Hwang<\/p>\n Graduate Student Researcher: Brian Noland Graduate Student Researcher: Steven Wirya<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Graduate Student Researcher: Edgar Necoechea<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Graduate Student Researcher: Steven Wong Our Research Projects\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You can get a good idea of past and current projects by following our publications<\/a> link. \u00a0Thesis and dissertation titles can be seen with our Lab Members<\/a> link. For a general overview follow our\u00a0Projects<\/a>\u00a0link.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n We are newly located off the main UC Davis Campus at Spafford Hall. \u00a0For detailed directions to the laboratory please call us at 530-754-5352<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to the Energy Research\u00a0Laboratory Web Site Energy Research Lab\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lab Members\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Projects Formerly the Hydrogen Production and Utilization Laboratory (We still investigate\u00a0hydrogen system fundamentals but we do lots more too!) Mission Statement The objective of our research is to increase the body of \u2026 Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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