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Category 1: Wind energy science and policy research, and economic entrepreneurialism associated with development of wind energy in Nebraska.
The Viability of Distributed Wind Generation for Farm and Rural Communities
Principal Investigator: Jerry Hudgins, Electrical Engineering
Co-Investigators: Terrance Sebora, Center for Entrepreneurship, Ronald Yoder, Biological Systems Engineering
PI web page: Jerry Hudgins Webpage
Abstract: 201 Jerry Hudgins Abstract
Publications:
- Generator Design for Existent Windmills – Power Electronics and Machines in Wind Applications
- Maximum Power Extraction from a Small Wind Turbine Using 4-Phase Interleaved Boot Converter – Power Electronics and Machines in Wind Applications
- Wind for Irrigation Application – Power Electronics and machines in Wind Applications
Category 2. Sustainability of corn and soybean biofuel systems research, including the impact on greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, sustainability of feedstock supply, water constraints, and policy issues.
Enzymes for Enhancing Ethanol Production from Lignocellulose
Principal Investigator: James L. Van Etten
Co-Investigators: Vicki L. Schlegel, Food Sciences and Technology; Kenneth Nickerson, Biological Sciences
PI web page: James Van Etten Webpage
Abstract: James Van Etten Abstract
Category 3. Biomass energy research: biological and thermo-chemical conversion of cellulosic biomass to bioenergy, biofuel and bioproducts, gasification, power co-generation using biomass feedstock
Controls for Biomass Heating and Impact on Greenhouse Profitability
Principal Investigator: George E. Meyer
Co-Principal Investigator: Francis J. (John) Hay, Assistant Extension Educator
PI web page: George Meyer Webpage
Abstract: George Meyer Abstract
Publications:
- An Investigation of Reflective Mulches for Use over Capillary Mat Systems for Winter-time Greenhouse Strawberry Production – UNL Digital Commons
- Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Using Bio-Fuels for Heating Small Nebraska Greenhouses
- Improved Controls for Biomass Heating and Impact on Greenhouse Profitability – ASABE Meeting Presentation, Paper 096884
Category 4. Energy efficient architecture and environmental control systems
Passive Solar Powered Earth Contact Heat Exchangers for Cooling Buildings
Principal Investigator: Bing Chen, Computer and Electronics Engineering
Co-Principal Investigator: Gang Wang, Architectural Engineering
PI web page: Bing Chen Webpage
Abstract: Bing Chen Abstract
Barriers to Adoption of Energy Efficient Practices and Technology by Small Businesses
Principal Investigator: Shirley Niemeyer, Housing and Environment Research, Extension
Co-Principal Investigator: Jerry Deichert, Center for Public Affairs Research
PI web page: No longer at University of Nebraska
Abstract: Shirley Niemeyer Abstract