NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards research grant.August 30, 2011 -
NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded a major research grant to Dr. Brian Steward and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. The project entitled Dielectric Spectroscope Sensor Development for Hydraulic Fluid Contaminant Detection, focuses on developing new technology for low-cost, on-board, real-time fluid power sensors.
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National Fluid Power Association
3333 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 211
Milwaukee, WI, 53222-3219
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Press release date: August 25, 2011
Milwaukee, WI - The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, in keeping with its vision to pursue research that has the potential to transform the fluid power industry, has awarded a major research grant to Dr. Brian Steward and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. The project, Dielectric Spectroscope Sensor Development for Hydraulic Fluid Contaminant Detection, will focus on developing new technology for low-cost, on-board, real-time fluid power sensors. Industry Partners with an interest in this area of research are welcome to join the advisory board that will provide oversight, recommendations and guidance to the Iowa State University researchers. Participating companies will help ensure the project serves the needs of industry and will receive opportunities to commercialize the results of the research discovery. To learn more, contact Sue Chase at 414-778-3376 or schase@nfpa.com.
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, charitable organization that supports educational programs and research in fluid power.
National Fluid Power Association
3333 North Mayfair Road
Suite 211 Milwaukee, WI 53222
Phone 414-778-3344
Fax 414-778-3361
www.nfpa.com
For additional information contact:
Denise Rockhill, drockhill@nfpa.com
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