Project Info
Green roof analysis and optimization
Paulo Tabares | tabares@mines.edu
This project allows students to apply their skills and knowledge in a real problem that includes heat and mass transfer, optimization and programming.
More Information
Green roof model: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132311002332
https://greenroofs.org/
Grand Engineering Challenge: Restore and improve urban infrastructure
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Fluent in Matlab, heat transfer knowledge.
Time Commitment
40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
1.Improved programming skills
2.Deeper understanding of heat transfer processes taking place in buildings
3.Improved technical writing as part of this project involves writing a technical paper and a poster
Mentoring Plan
Meet weekly and review progress done. Student will be part of a research group consisting of grad and undergraduate students, thus every week the student will be presenting to a group of grad and undergrad students.