Energy series at UAF covers diverse topics
June 18, 2018
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.