First Wind and Renewable Energies Research Centre in North America
Published on: Jun 13, 2011
Last Modified: Fri, 06/10/2011 - 4:49pm
Centre for Engineering Innovation receives first Industrial Courtyard
occupant through a $1.4 million agreement
(Windsor, Ontario, Wednesday, May 11, 2011) ? The University of Windsor today announced an agreement with Br?el & Kj?r (B&K), the world?s oldest and largest manufacturer and supplier of sound and vibration measurement apparatus, to establish North America?s first Wind and Renewable Energies Centre of Expertise (WRECE) in the Centre for Engineering Innovation.
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Dr. Novak says because wind turbines are now an integral part of the landscape and an important source of future power generation, ongoing research on noise, vibration and efficiency is essential.
?If we carefully monitor the vibration and noise wind turbines generate we are well-positioned to minimize their impact on people. Wind energy is a constantly evolving technology that will have an impact on the lives of everyone ? not just in our immediate community but around the world.?
As well, Novak says, advanced study of the turbines? gearboxes and blades will also be part of the research....
