Project Summary:

In an innovative collaboration with PARC, this Mechanical Engineering Capstone team is constructing a radiative heat exchanger rig to test cutting-edge cooling technologies. The project explores the potential of specialized surface paints that can cool buildings below ambient temperature by emitting thermal energy directly into space, drastically reducing the need for electricity and water in cooling systems. By demonstrating how these materials perform in real-world conditions, the students are not only advancing energy research but also creating a lasting educational tool for future engineering programs at NAU

Project Lead:

Logan Yeoman

Project Advisor:

Dr. Jennifer Wade

Date:

11/11/2022

Funding Amount:

$4,752.41

Department:

Steve Sanghi College of Engineering

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