Volume 144, No. 120 covering the 2nd Session of the 105th Congress (1997 - 1998) was published by the Congressional Record.
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“INNOVATIONS ACHIEVED AT THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1703-E1704 on Sept. 11, 1998.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
INNOVATIONS ACHIEVED AT THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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HON. BOB SCHAFFER
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 11, 1998
Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, during the district work period, engineers at the Colorado State University Mechanical Engineering Department extended an opportunity for me and my staff to view first-hand several significant and far-reaching innovations achieved in their laboratories. As a key participant in energy conservation research at the national level, CSU engineers and students are developing clean-
running engines, methods to mass-produce solar cells, and other cutting-edge technology.
At the Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL), housed in the old Fort Collins powerplant, engineers are designing industrial and automotive engines which need less energy to operate and release less exhaust. The lab has strong support from the natural gas industry which has already begun to implement the new technology. Through cooperation between the University, industry and federal agencies, clean-air efforts are progressing with greater speed and efficiency than with traditional regulatory methods. The Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Denver have awarded EECL grants to develop clean-air engine technology. The National Science Foundation commissioned the lab to build an online engine which scientists can access from around the world. Additionally, the lab's automobile engines are some of the fastest, highest mileage natural gas engines in the country.
The Mechanical Engineering Department is also involved in creating a method for the production of solar cells. The high cost of solar cell production has prevented most households and small businesses from making significant use of this energy-saving technology. The Department is discovering a method for mass-production which will lower the price while increasing reliability and worker safety.
Also of note, CSU participates in the Department of Energy's Industrial Assessment Program offering free energy, waste, and productivity assessments to small and mid-sized manufacturers. Assessments usually result in annual cost savings of $55,000 to these businesses. CSU is the only university in the mountain state region to provide this service.
The Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Tim Tong believes that advancements in energy conservation will continue as energy is deregulated. He and members of his department are working to ensure that Colorado State University will continue to play a vital role in energy research and development into the next century. I would like to thank Dr. Tim Tong, the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Bryan Willson, the Director of the EECL, and Robert Enzenroth for their time and for their commitment to this important endeavor.
Mr. Speaker, these professionals are providing academic and scientific leadership for the nation. I commend their work to all Members of the House and stand eager to provide further information about the Colorado State University Mechanical Engineering Department upon request of any colleague.
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