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Advanced Training Workshop in Alternative Energy

2010 Program

• Application/Registration Form (PDF)
• Workshop Agenda (PDF
  

Presentations (PDF)

Monday, 8/2/10

• Alternative energy and the Second law - Dr. Rick Beal
• Introduction to Systems and Storage - Dr. Neal Abrams
• Semiconductors, Solar Cells, and Photovoltaics - Dr. Neal Abrams
  

Tuesday, 8/3/10

• Wind Technology - Dr. Neal Abrams
• Energy from Agriculture - Dr. Tim Volk
• Science of Green Construction - Prof. Paul Crovella
• Energy Systems at ESF - Mr. Michael Kelleher
  

Wednesday, 8/4/10

• A Geopolitical View of Energy - Dr. Rick Beal
  

Laboratory Modules (PDF)

• Monday, 8/2/10

• Using Vernier Tools – Dr. Neal Abrams
• Tuesday, 8/3/10
  • Constructing an Anemometer
• Wednesday, 8/4/10
  • Siting using the Vernier GPS and Working with Alternative Energy and GIS – Ms. Amy Work and Dr. Neal Abrams, GIS data
  • Hands-on Wind lab – Dr. Neal Abrams
• Thursday, 8/5/2010
  • Hands-on Photovoltaics - Dr. Neal Abrams
  • Constructing a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell– Dr. Neal Abrams