Center Goals

The goals of the center include: Becoming a focal point for continued development of techniques, expertise, and products that optimize the value and reliability of energy and related processes; Developing new energy options including advanced Combined Heat and Power Systems (these have the potential to double the current conventional energy conversion efficiency), advanced thermal storage and nano fluid heat transfer technology, bio energy systems, and analytic tools, devices, and process that increase energy value; Provide education regarding improved energy utilization and help create related career opportunities; and Assure energy information is made generally available.

Why Should I Be Concerned?

Energy is the life blood of industrial and business process. It is also vital to many of the activities of our daily lives. It is obvious, especially after the August 2003 blackout in the eastern US and the huge economic losses that resulted, that it is essential that energy resources be reliable and used in the most efficient and effective way. The Energy Efficiency and Reliability Center conducts research, developmental, and educational activities that increase the value and reliability of energy resources and processes.

How can I get assistance?

The Center stands ready to help improve the efficiency, reliability and value of energy that is purchased and/or produced. By improving energy efficiency you save money as well as reducing the dependence on foreign energy sources such as imported oil. You also reduce air emissions since less fuel is needed to produce the same amount of usable energy.

Please contact the Purdue Calumet Energy Efficiency and Reliability Center if we can help you on your way to gaining the benefits of using energy more efficiently with improved reliability.