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TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Student Design Expo 2024

arupiper — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:24:19 +0000

TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Student Design Expo 2024 arupiper Thu, 06/20/2024 - 13:24 More News June 20, 2024

UCR students - Justin Yanase, Anayely De La Vega, Andreina Mendoza, Jessica Gonzalez, Jeff Dai, and Omar Orozco , attended the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo this week (June 17-19) in Washington, DC to showcase their innovative biochar air filter. Their design aims to remove ammonia gases found at livestock facilities (cow, pig, and chicken) using biochar made from biomass waste to produce cleaner air and a valuable biochar byproduct that can be used as a fertilizer and soil amendment. Their design would replace current ammonia air pollution control technologies that consume large amounts of water and acid. The team will also be presenting their design in October at the Water Environment Federation Technology Conference in New Orleans.

If you have questions about the technology please reach out to Amanda Rupiper (arupiper@ucr.edu)

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AWWA Sustainable Water Management Conference - Water Sector Demand Flexibility

arupiper — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:37:05 +0000

AWWA Sustainable Water Management Conference - Water Sector Demand Flexibility arupiper Tue, 10/10/2023 - 12:37 More News October 10, 2023

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2023 Summer Bridge to Research

arupiper — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:37:51 +0000

2023 Summer Bridge to Research arupiper Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:37 More News September 21, 2023

Omar Orozco presenting at the Bridge to Research Symposium

The TUNE Summer Bridge to Research Program is a paid ten-week, full-time research experience for first-time incoming community college transfer students to BCOE.

As an incoming chemical engineering junior participating in the Bridge to Research program, Omar Orozco worked on an EPA P3 project focused on redesigning conventional ammonia air scrubbers to reduce their water consumption and improve their environmental footprint. Omar conducted a literature review, tested various biochar filter configurations, and collected data which he presented at the end of his ten week program.

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