Energy series at UAF covers diverse topics

June 18, 2018

Marmian Grimes

Extension energy specialist Art Nash will lead a series of presentations on energy topics during the next two weeks at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Nash will talk about research publications developed by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power that address solar and geothermal energy, biomass, microgrids, small-scale nuclear plants, biogas, ground-source heat pumps and more. Presentations on individual publications will begin at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on June 20-21 and June 26-27. All will be offered in the BP Design Theater on the fourth floor of the Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility.

Topics June 20 will include Nome energy storage and geothermal exploration, small-scale nuclear power, and biomass.  On June 21, topics will include: river surface debris and its impact on river energy conservation devices; direct use options for hot springs in Adak, Akutan and Atka; and microgrids. On June 26, Nash will talk about wood pellets in rural Alaska, solar thermal energy and “A Solar Design Manual for Alaska.” Topics June 27 will include publications on biogas, diesel fuel additives for diesel generators and ground-source heat pumps for cold climates.

Several publications include case studies about the energy technologies. For more information, contact Nash at UAF Cooperative Extension Service, 907-474-6366 or alnashjr@alaska.edu.