Renovation of Montana Tech of the University of Montana Chemistry Building

Montana Tech 蒙大拿大学化学大楼改造

• 批准号: 9602214
• 负责人: Joseph Figueira
• 金额: $ 98万
• 依托单位: Montana Technological University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1996
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1996-09-15 至 1998-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9602214&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Renovation; Montana; Tech; University; Chemistry

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is the recipient of funds from the National Science Foundation to support the renovation of research and research training space in its Chemistry Building. Constructed in 1921, the structure has supported research activities for the Metallurgy, Chemistry and Geochemistry Departments for 75 years. Mission focused research and training have been a historical strength of the university, and Montana Tech's location in Butte, places it near the largest Superfund site in the United States. This combination has produced a dramatic increase in funded research in chemical and biological remediation technologies and related scientific issues. Growth in interdisciplinary research, combined with research in the metallurgy, mining, petroleum, biology, and chemistry programs, has led to an increase of funding as well. However, because of the age of the facility, the poor condition and capacity of the utility infrastructure, and the complete lack of a modern ventilation system, research is hampered by existing conditions. Renovations will include replacing the original 1921 electrical, heating, mechanical, and ventilation systems. Poorly designed space will be reconfigured to comply with ADA regulations and allow for more flexibility and efficient space usage. New fume hoods will replace the original building hoods, and a centrally located autoclave will be installed. Dispersed chemical storage will be consolidated in a centralized area that will allow for the safe storage and handling of hazardous materials and waste. Both the Chemistry and Biology Departments will share the facility, which will enhance existing collaborative research in biological remediation, and increase the breath and depth of the joint programs.

蒙大拿大学的蒙大拿理工大学是国家科学基金会的资金接受者，用于支持其化学大楼的研究和研究培训空间的翻新。该建筑建于1921年，75年来一直为冶金、化学和地球化学系的研究活动提供支持。专注于使命的研究和培训一直是蒙大拿大学的历史强项，蒙大拿理工大学位于巴特的位置使其接近美国最大的超级基金网站。这一结合极大地增加了化学和生物修复技术及相关科学问题的研究经费。跨学科研究的增长，加上冶金、采矿、石油、生物和化学项目的研究，也导致了资金的增加。然而，由于设施陈旧、公用事业基础设施的状况和能力较差，以及完全缺乏现代通风系统，现有条件阻碍了研究。翻修将包括更换1921年原来的电力、供暖、机械和通风系统。设计不佳的空间将被重新配置，以符合美国反兴奋剂机构的规定，并允许更灵活和高效的空间使用。新的通风罩将取代原来的建筑通风罩，并将安装一个位于中央的高压灭菌器。分散的化学品储存将集中在一个集中区域，以便安全储存和处理危险材料和废物。化学系和生物系将共享该设施，这将加强现有的生物修复合作研究，并增加联合计划的深度和广度。