Center for Thermal Technology

热技术I/UCRC计划资助；David Schwam 0856012密歇根大学；凯斯西储大学（牵头机构）和密歇根大学提议为一个合作中心提供规划拨款，重点研究一系列主题，包括燃烧、熔化技术和废热回收的先进方法。该中心的主要研究重点将是开发过程加热余热回收的方法、材料和设备。虽然这两所大学在拟议的活动领域都有良好的声誉，但它们的能力在很大程度上是互补的，而不是重叠的。UM在燃烧研究方面处于领先地位，CWRU在材料加工和过程加热研究方面表现突出。该中心有潜力通过开发减少能源消耗和污染的新技术来提高美国制造业的可持续性和盈利能力。重点将放在与工业界、其他学术机构和国家实验室合作，建立和实施长期研究计划，以实现其目标。CWRU和UM的本科生和研究生将在中心的活动中发挥关键作用。包括美国铸造协会、锻造工业协会等在内的专业协会将在传播结果方面发挥关键作用。

Planning Grant for an I/UCRC for Thermal Technology 0855846 Case Western Reserve University; David Schwam 0856012 University of Michigan; Arvind Atreya Case Western Reserve University (lead institution) and the University of Michigan propose a planning grant for a collaborative center focusing on a range of topics including combustion, melting technologies and advanced methods of waste heat recovery. The main research thrust of the proposed Center will be to develop methods, materials and equipment for waste heat recovery from process heating. While both universities have a well-established reputation in the proposed area of activity, their capabilities are to a large extent complementary rather than overlapping. UM is a leader in combustion research while CWRU is prominent in materials processing and process heating research. The proposed Center has the potential to improve sustainability and profitability of US manufacturing by developing new technologies that will reduce energy consumption and pollution. Emphasis will be placed on partnering with industry, other academic institutions and the national laboratories to establish and carry out long-term research programs for achieving its objectives. CWRU and UM undergraduate and graduate students will play a key role in the activities of the Center. A pivotal role in dissemination of the results will be played by professional associations including American Foundry Society, Forging Industry Association and others.