Sponsored Research

  • Principal Investigator, 9/1/2002-6/30/2003, “Application of 3-D PIV for Large Eddy Simulation Validation,” (B.T. Beck and B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 6/18/2002-6/18/2003, “Design and Fabricate a Two-Phase Flow Test Apparatus and Perform 3-D PIV Velocity Measurements for Analytical Model Development,” ( S.J. Eckels, and B.T. Beck, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1/31/2000-2/1/2001, “Enhancement of the Visteon Vehicle Thermal Comfort Model,”  (B. W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1/31/2000-2/1/2002, “Thermal Comfort Model Development.”
  • Principal Investigator, 3/1/2000-2/29/2002, “New Generation Automotive Thermal System Management,” (S. J. Eckels Co-PI)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 9/1/2000-8/30/2002, “Environmental Air Quality,” (L. E. Erickson Co-PI, 17 senior investigators).
  • Principal Investigator, 12/15/1999-12/31/2000, “Desiccant Dehumidification and its Relationship to Human Thermal Comfort.”
  • Principal Investigator, 1999-2000, “Automotive Air Conditioning System Optimization,” (Steven J. Eckels, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1999-2000, “Design, Fabrication, and Instrumentation of System Test Stands for Climate Control System Verification and Performance Testing,” (S. J. Eckels, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1999-2000, “Measurement and Characterization of Oil Mist in A/C Refrigeration Line,” (S. J. Eckels, B. T. Beck, and C.M. Sorensen, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-2000, "Development and Instrumentation of Two Thermal Manikins for Automotive Comfort Application," (B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 8/1998-7/1999, "Environmental Air Quality," (L. E. Erickson and L. N. Reddi, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 10/1998-9/1999, "Acquisition of a 18-ft Section of Boeing 737 Aircraft Cabin for Experimental Evaluation of the Air Distribution and Cabin Air Qaulity."
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-1999, "Climate Control System Development - Partnership for the New Generation Vehicle," (B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1999, "Acquisition of a Particle Image Velocimetry System," (H. Meng, C. Sorensen, R. Fox, A. Chakrabarti, R. Taghavi (KU), W. Wentz (WSU) and K. Rokhsaz (WSU).
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 9/1998-5/1999, "Determining Influence of Turbulence Intensity on the Performance of Rotating Vane Anemometers -Phase I," (B.T. Beck, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1999-2000, "Experimental Determination of Influence of Turbulence Intensity on the Performance of Rotating Vane Anemometers."
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-1999, "Measurement of Heat Gain and Radian/Convective Split from Equipment in Buildings," (B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 9/1997-2/1999, "Interaction of Air Motion and the Human Body in Confined Spaces," (B.W. Jones; H. Meng, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-1999, "A Study of Combustion System in a Fluidized Bed Furnace with Flue Gases Circulation."
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-1999, "Design, Installation, and Application of an Electro-Optical System for Experimental Measurement of Airflow Near the Human Body in Confined Spaces."
  • Principal Investigator, 1998-1999, "OFFICE CHAIRS:  Their General Acceptability and Relationship to Thermal Comfort."
  • Principal Investigator, 1997-1998, "Design, Instrumentation, and Evaluation of a Sweating Buttocks Apparatus for Determination of Moisture Dissipation in Fabrics,"  (B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1997-1998, "Experimental Determination of the Thermal and Evaporative Properties of Selected Fabrics and Foams."
  • Principal Investigator, 1997, "Experimental Determination of the Burst Protection of Various Glycerin/Water Solutions," (S.J. Eckes, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1997, "Literature and Industry Search of Latest Technology Pertaining to Thermal Comfort Manikins."
  • Principal Investigator, 1997-1998, "Design, Control, and Instrumentation of Two Environmental Chambers and the Accompanying Data Acquisition System,"
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 10/1997-9/1999, "Kansas Program for Complex Fluid Flows," (A. Chakrabarti, R. Fox, H. Meng, C. Sorensen, Co-PI; KU, WSU subcontractors).
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 1996-1998, "Development of a Comprehensive Research Initiative in Complex Fluid Flows," (R.O. Fox, A. Chakrabarti, H. Meng, and C.M. Sorensen, Co-PI's).
  • Principal Investigator, 4/1996-2/1998, "Controlling Moisture in Walls Exposed to Hot & Humid Climates."
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 9/1995-8/1996, "Test method for Measuring the Heat Gain and Radiant/Convective Split from equipment in Buildings,"  (B.W. Jones Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 1995, "Analysis of The Airflow in the FERMI 2 TBHVAC Exhaust System - Phase-1 - On-Site Testing and Analysis," (B. Reichert Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 10/1994-4/1995, "Experimental Evaluation of Thermal Properties of Underground Insulation Products."
  • Principal Investigator, 4/1992-10/1994, "Investigation of the Feasibility of Applying Thermal Ice Storage to Large Non-Commercial Buildings."
  • Principal Investigator, 4/1992-10/1994, "Room Air Movement Data for Validating Numerical Models" (B.W. Jones, Co-PI).
  • Co-Principal Investigator, 1992-1993, "Theoretical and experimental Evaluation of Ventilation Inlet" (A. Heber, C. Spillman, Co-PI).
  • Principal Investigator, 7/1992-6/1993, "Fluid Dynamics Characteristics of Air Distribution in a Full Size Room Using a High Side-Wall Grille and a Linear Ceiling Diffuser for Isothermal and Non-Isothermal Conditions".
  • Principal Investigator, 1992, "Fluid Dynamic Characteristics of Rough-Wall Turbulent Boundary Layer Flows".
  • Principal Investigator, 1992, "Rough-Wall Heat Transfer in Turbulent Boundary Layer".
  • Principal Investigator, 1991, "Measurement and Prediction of Roughness Element Shape Effects on Turbulent Heat Transfer".