[ENCI-l] Engineering Students Needed for University Project

[engg-enci-l at mailman.ucalgary.ca]

Engineering Students wanted for fast-moving high-profile project at
University of Calgary

Students needed for a fast moving project to construct and test a packed
tower scrubber for removing CO2 from the air. The technology involves wet
scrubbing with caustic solution in a custom ~6 m tall contacting tower now
under design with construction set to begin in March. The system will be
the centerpiece of an upcoming international Discovery Channel production.
There are opportunities for additional commercial development of the
technology and significant (international) interest as demonstrated by the
$25 million Virgin Earth Challenge competition.

5-6 students are needed to assist with construction, maintenance and
performing tests with the apparatus.  Students will ideally be available
for the whole summer (May- September).

Requirements:

 a.. Chemical or Mechanical engineering specialization preferred
 b.. Mechanical aptitude and experience working with hands
 c.. Confident working in a team
 d.. Start May 1, 2008
Application:

 a.. Short CV
 b.. Short description (200 words max) of why you think you are able to
work on a project involving mechanical and electrical design and systems
integration involving hands on work.


Pay will be range from $15-$20 per hour.



Please apply to Hollie Roberts   (robertsh at ucalgary.ca)

Air Capture links:

 a.. David Keith's Home Page (www.ucalgary.ca/~keith)
 b.. CO2 Capture and Storage (www.ucalgary.ca/~keith/CO2 Capture and
Storage.html)
 c.. Air Capture (www.ucalgary.ca/~keith/AirCapture.html)
 d.. Virgin Earth Challenge (www.virginearth.com)
 e.. Earth Institute News Archive
(http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/news/2007/story04-24-07.php)