Research Grants in the State of Ohio

Other Research Grants in the State of Ohio

Cost-Effective Sorbents for Flue Gas Cleaning
	Project Title:- Cost-Effective Sorbents for Flue Gas Cleaning Duration:- March 2002-February 2004 Sponsoring Agency:- National Research Council Amount:- $14,600 Investigator(s):- Principal Investigator: Dr. Tim C. Keener, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati Abstract:- The long term objective of this collaborative effort will be to combine the experience and expertise of two research groups, one at the University of Cincinnati, and the other at the Institute of Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Zabrze, Poland, into a research program designed to develop a cost-effective method of controlling acid gases and other air pollutants by using inexpensive raw materials. The overall program would be to develop zeolites from a variety of fly-ashes, test their effectiveness under controlled laboratory conditions and, if successful, pilot the process at a larger scale facility.
Reduction of VOC Emissions from Aeration Basins by Recirculation of Air Emissions
	Project Title:- Reduction of VOC Emissions from Aeration Basins by Recirculation of Air Emissions Duration:- June 2001-May 2002 Sponsoring Agency:- Metropolitan Sewer District of Hamilton County, Ohio Amount:- $33,000 Investigator(s):- Principal Investigator: Dr. Tim C. Keener, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati. Abstract:- This project is to study the effectiveness and operational characteristics of covering and recirculating the off-gas emissions from diffused aerator basins for the control of VOC and odor emissions at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant of Hamilton County, Ohio. These emissions constitute over 80% of the VOC emissions from a typical activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, and may contribute unwanted odor emissions as well. In addition, these emissions can include compounds that participate in ozone formation, and many are classified as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Back to Top
Program for Computational Reactive Mechanics (PCRM)
	Duration: August 1, 2000 to November 30, 2002 Sponsoring Agency: USAID Amount: $200,000 Principal Contact: Moti Mittal at (614)292-2552 or moti@osc.edu Current activities 1. A simulation capability for pulverized coal combustion. OSC provided support for this project. 2. Simulation of turbulent combustion of diesel and other fuels. 3. Emissions of the Green House Gases (GHGs) from energy activities and air quality simulations. United States Agency for International Development is providing support for this project. 4. An Indo-US joint workshop, "Anthropogenic Emissions in India: Impact on Air Quality, Public Health, and Climate Change," February 6-8, 2001 in India. The National Science Foundation may provide partial support for the workshop. Proposed activities Compilation of: (i) fuel data (ii) reaction rates (iii) computational models for surface reaction (iv) computational models for fluid flow (v) computational models for heat transfer (vi) computational models for spray atomization and vaporization (vii) computational models for particulate motion (viii) computational models for pollutant species formation Back to Top
Risk Assessments
	Duration: 1990 to present Sponsoring Agency: LOF, and The University of Toledo Principal Investigator: Ashok Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Toledo Abstract:- This research program focuses on application and extension of risk assessment models for industrial applications. Several risk assessments and sensitivity analyses have been performed. Current efforts are directed towards the development of environmental indicators and their application to Ohio emissions. Back to Top
Energy Efficient Systems
	Duration: 2000 to present Sponsoring Agency: The University of Toledo Principal Investigator: Ashok Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Toledo Abstract:- Research work involves studies related to energy efficient hybrid HVAC systems for the use in buildings. Current efforts are focused on the development of a predictive model Back to Top
Development of Air Quality Forecasting Models
	Duration: 1995 to present Sponsoring Agency: The University of Toledo Principal Investigator: Ashok Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Toledo Abstract:- Research work involves development of forecasting models for the prediction of ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide in Ohio. Artificial Neural Network models, regression models, and KZ models (time series models) are being investigated. Back to Top

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