Our project investigates the potential of carbon dioxide removal by algae grown in photobioreactors (PBRs). Using lab-scale batch PBRs and synthetic gas mixture containing 40 - 60% of CO2, we plan to grow algae and measure its growth rate and CO2 uptake. This process could eventually find broad application to remediate CO2 from nearly any point source including direct-air-capture systems. Our project aims to contribute to the mitigation of CO2, produce algae biomass for alternative energy and co-products, and improve sustainability.

Design a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) receiving terminal to be sited in the Gulf Coast. The unloading and tankage will be designed to off-load LNG from 125,000 m3 LNG ships. The nominal sendout capacity of the receiving terminal will be 1,050 MMSCF/D measured at the ship’s rail. After vaporization Natural Gas will be delivered to the pipeline at 1,250 psig and 40°F.

Improve the Rainbow Valley Water Reclamation Facility by implementing new techniques for treating wastewater, in compliance with environmental regulations, in response to population growth and increased interest in environmentally safe disposal of waste.

Many companies use different types of plants for different purposes. Often, they only use part of the plant and the rest is discarded. Bridgestone uses part of the Guayule plant as an alternative to rubber. To maximize resource usage and profit output, a process including a pyrolysis reactor will turn the lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil amongst other products such as char and syngas. All products have value alone; however, the bio-oil can be refined and sold as useable biodiesel that can power combustion engines. The goal is to design a process using a pyrolysis reactor that turns the biomass from the plant Guayule into biodiesel.

Create an automated irrigation water requirements forecast tool

Project sponsored by AME department

funded through the university as a graduate project

Railveyor analysis in open pit mine setting.

SME metallic mine design competition

The interdisciplinary NGEA team will design, optimize, and implement a novel method for discovering and initiating development of economic mineral deposits in specified regions areas of Uganda using remote sensing data, public reports, and advanced data analytics.