Spring 2001

The Pennsylvania State University

Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

The following presentations were made in class by the students of

E Sci 497C: Materials in Design for Green Engineering

Instructors: Charles E. Bakis and Akhlesh Lakhtakia

Engineering activities materially alter the environment, so all engineers are effectively environmental engineers. Incorporating the principles of green engineering in industry is not only cost-effective, it is also environmentally sound. Engineers can make a difference in reducing pollution, alleviating the solid waste crisis, and in arresting source depletion.

This course is designed to be taken by seniors and graduate students, the objective being to reduce wastage of engineering materials by designing products and processes appropriately. Source reduction as well as recyclability and reusability by design are taught and discussed. Economic factors are also addressed. Lectures are supplemented by case studies.

Mimi R. Abel Alternatively Fueled Vehicles
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    • Kristie R. Apgar LCA of PET and HDPE
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    • Sean D. Brandt Vermicomposting
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    • David C. Denkenberger Green Economic Theories
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    • Michael J. Diffendal Fuel Cells
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    • Joseph B. Geddes III Thermoacoustics
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    • Sarah E. Gingrich Thermal Insulation for Buildings
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    • Nathaniel E. Herman Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
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    • Rachel A. Kerekgyarto Geothermal Heat Pumps
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    • Jessica L. Kozarek Geothermal Energy
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    • Corinne A. Marzullo Design for Green Building
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    • Joshua M. Pearce Solar Cell Myths
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    • Christie L. Walker Air Cars
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    Note: Several of the presentations contain materials from copyrighted sources, as is customary in student presentations. Apologies to the copyright-owners if they are not cited.
    Please also see:
  • A. Lakhtakia & C.E. Bakis (Editors), Innovations and Materials for Green Engineering, Volume I, Pennsylvania State University Libraries, 1997.
  • C.E. Bakis & A. Lakhtakia (Editors), Innovations and Materials for Green Engineering, Volume II, Pennsylvania State University Libraries, 1998.
  • A. Lakhtakia & C.E. Bakis(Editors), Innovations and Materials for Green Engineering, Volume III, Pennsylvania State University Libraries, 2001.
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