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Research on Alternative Materials to use in Evaporative Cooler (Aashi Kotecha, Columbia University)

Evaporative cooling is a powerful technique that utilizes the natural process of water evaporation to lower temperatures effectively. By harnessing the principle that water absorbs heat during evaporation, this cooling method offers a sustainable and cost-efficient solution. It is especially relevant for farmers, as it enables them to enhance crop shelf life and minimize wastage.

COLLABORATION WITH UMASS

The department was recently visited by staff and students from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst led by Dr. Karina. This was part of an ongoing collaboration through which they are helping with the establishment of the Environmental engineering lab. During this visit they gave seminars to our students

 

A VISIT TO KEVIAN KENYA

Second year students visited Kevian Kenya Thika Plant for an industrial visit to the company.The students were taken through juice making processes that includes; Selection and preparation of raw material, Juice extraction, Filtration (optional), Batch preparation, Pasteurisation, Filling and bottling.

MECHANICAL DESIGN PRESENTATION

On 18th May, 2023 EBE Fourth Year students presented and defended their fabricated projects design FEB 403 MECHANICAL DESIGN.  This unit introduces the general principles of mechanical design and applies these to product development, from concept to detailed design. It considers methods for evaluation and selection of alternative designs. It then engages students in a major multidisciplinary design and development project, which may integrate elements of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

Davis & Shirtliff trained EBE technical staff on the water treatment and renewable energy techniques

On 17th May, 2023 Eng. Amos Wambura Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Davis & Shirtliff trained EBE technical staff on the water treatment and renewable energy techniques as illustrated on the learning model donated to the department by the company earlier this year.

Final year projects Presentation 12- May- 2023

The final year project is the culmination of the degree course. It gives students a chance to demonstrate all they have learned since joining university. The project module is very different from other modules. Although students are supervised, the onus is on the student to define the problem boundaries, to investigate possible solutions, and to present the results in writing, verbally and in action. Apart from an initial briefing session there are no formal lectures to attend.