Evaluation of nanotechnology coatings for electrical enclosure applications
Evaluation of Nanotechnology Coatings for Electrical Enclosure Applications
Our project focuses on evaluating two paint additive technologies with the goal of reducing the internal temperature of an electrical enclosure during the warmer seasons and retain the internal temperature during the colder seasons. While the original aim was to extend the life of electrical components inside these enclosures, if shown to have a significant impact on the performance of the painted material, this technology could have a multitude of applications across coating industries.
Team Members
Mark Currier, Materials Science and Engineering
Tyler Wallace, Materials Science and Engineering
Sara Beatty, Materials Science and Engineering
Cassidy Story, Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Mays, Mechanical Engineering
Client/Sponsor
Mark Thomas, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Scott Hulme, NIC
Faculty Advisor
Matthew Swenson, U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering