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Graduate
Degree Programs
The Master
of Science in Mechanical Engineering
and the
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical
Engineering degrees are earned by completing both formal coursework and a thesis
or dissertation based on a research project.
Usually, the thesis/dissertation research project is closely related to
one of the Buildings and Environmental Thermal Systems Group (BETSRG)
research
projects.
Topics in Simulation
Topics in Modeling
Experimental Topics
Heating, Ventilating and
Air-Conditioning Systems
In recent years energy conscious design of building HVAC systems has become a
priority in many countries. Engineering research and design tools capable of developing
prototypical systems and evaluating emerging technologies are becoming increasingly
important. Development of computer based engineering and research tools is an important
aspect of the overall thermal systems research effort at OSU.
Building Energy and Thermal Load Calculations
Calculation of building heating and cooling
loads is a critical task in the design of HVAC systems. It is now also common practice to
use energy simulation techniques in the design of new buildings and assessment of energy
saving measures and life cycle costs. There is an ongoing research effort in the school of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at OSU in the testing and development of load
calculation and energy simulation methods.
Ground Heat Transfer and Ground Source Heat Pump Systems
Ground source heat pumps are a highly efficient and low maintenance
technology for air conditioning of residential, institutional and small commercial
buildings. The department has had a program of research into this technology for a number
of years and has been actively involved in the International Ground Source Heat Pump
Association (headquartered at OSU).
Refrigeration
This program will
enable to progress
the career of HVAC engineers through
upgrading of their skills to a
specialized graduate qualification
in refrigeration systems.
Refrigeration-based technologies are
employed in a wide range of applications
from food preservation and
controlled-atmosphere environments to
cooling of aerospace and electronics
devices. In this program at OSU, modern
refrigeration systems are analyzed by
using both numerical tools and
experimental techniques. The research
efforts lead to improved energy
efficiency, promote a rational
utilization of energy and economic
resources, and contribute to protect the
natural environment.
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