| Project Title | Project Sponsor | Project Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Cellulose Alternative for Polypropylene Mesh Used in Hernia Surgeries | Dr. Jeffrey Catchmark (PSU ABE Department) | Optimize the mechanical properties of a bacterial cellulose sheet by the incorporation of a novel polysaccharide additive |
| Materials Handling for Biomass Co-treatment | Dr. Tom Richard (PSU ABE Department) | Design and test a pumping system that allows a 7-20% solids biomass slurry to flow from a fermentor to a wet mill and back |
| Delivery System for Biomass Bale Probe | ANTARES Group | Design a deployment mechanism for a probe that measures sugar content of biomass bales at a biorefinery |
| Huntingdon Borough Stormwater Management | Huntingdon Borough | Analyze stormwater volumes and flowrates and develop an innovative stormwater management design to reduce roadway flooding in Huntingdon neighborhood |
| Huntingdon Borough Organics Management | Huntingdon Borough | Develop an improved organic waste management plan including material assessment, site/equipment/composting recommendations, and an economic analysis |
| Adapting Living Filter Operations for New Wastewater Treatment Plant | Dave Swisher (PSU Office of Physical Plant) | Quantify water availability for Living Filter with new wastewater treatment plant and develop strategy to manage potential irrigation and nutrient deficits |
| Sedimentation in a Tributary of the Monongahela River - Causes and Possible Solutions | Cathy McCollom (Mon River Towns Program) | Design a solution that reduces sedimentation at Pumpkin Run Creek (a Mon River tributary) in Rices Landing so that public boat launch remains open without dredging in the future |
| Redesigned Wash and Pack Station for the Penn State Student Farm | Leslie Pillen (PSU Student Farm) | Design an improved wash and pack area by incorporating shade, solar power, water reuse for irrigation, and/or hose organization |
| Design Improvements for Penn State Student Farm High Tunnel | Leslie Pillen (PSU Student Farm) | Design a system to allow for winter watering of leafy greens at the student farm's new high tunnel |
| Oilseed Process Design | Gita Nagari Eco Farm | Complete design and fabrication of biodigester, considering insulation, incorporation of food waste, gas collection/delivery to cooking stoves |
| Tank Expansion - Refining and Implementation of the Biodigester Unit | Gita Nagari Eco Farm | Complete design and fabrication of biodigester, considering insulation, incorporation of food waste, gas collection/delivery to cooking stoves |
| Big Spring Water Bottling Facility | Bellefonte Borough | Assess feasibility of spring water bottling plant in Bellefonte waterfront by developing preliminary process design and cost estimate |
