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Projects Engineering in the Environment

With over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, we specialize in innovative technologies, systems engineering, and sustainable solutions. Our expertise spans the development of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, air pollution control technologies, and resilient infrastructure designed to mitigate environmental impact. We have a proven track record of excellence in research and development, strategic design, and comprehensive analysis, ensuring operational success in complex environmental contexts.

Examples of Representative Projects and Experiences

Engineering Artificial Coral Reefs

Where this is going:

Utilizing CFD and AI tools for better and modern building designs

For detailed studies, refer to:

Marine Living Structures Initiative, An Innovative Artificial Reef Collaboration with The Reef Institute. https://singerstudio.com/marine-living-structures-initiative/

Aftermath of Wilkes-Barre Tornado

Where this is going:

Developing methodologies for utilizing data for engineering robust Coral Reef recovery.

For detailed studies, refer to:

Sustersic, Heather A., Kinzel, M. Malyszek, David, "The Wilkes-Barre TornadoMasonry Damage and Modeling," Structure, pp 14-16, May 2020.

Structure Interaction with Turbulent Atmospheric Boundary Layers

Where this is going:

We are working to develop real-time capabilities to better develop trainer/simulators and extending the capability to eVTOL as well as drone operation.

For detailed studies, refer to:

Thedin, R., Kinzel, M. P., Horn, J. F., & Schmitz, S. (2019). "Coupled Simulations of Atmospheric Turbulence-Modified Ship Airwakes and Helicopter Flight Dynamics." Journal of Aircraft, 56(2), 812-824.
Thedin, R., Kinzel, M. P., & Schmitz, S. (2018). "An Evaluation of the Effects of Resolved Shear-Driven Atmospheric Turbulence on Ship Airwakes." Journal of the American Helicopter Society, 63(2), 1-16.
Thedin, R., Kinzel, M. P., & Schmitz, S. (2018). "Simulation of a Helicopter-Ship Dynamic Interface Using Offline Database of Atmospheric Turbulence-Modified Airwake." Annual Forum Proceedings-AHS International, 2018.

Chemical Dispersion

Where this is going:

Developing safety planning for complex scenarios of chemical and other dispersion in the atmosphere.

For detailed studies, refer to:

Pal, S., Peltier, L. J., Rizhakov, A., Kinzel, M. P., Elbert, M. H., Knight, K. J., & Rao, S. (2015, June). Assessment of Cooling Tower Discharge Recirculation and Dispersion Using CFD Techniques. In ASME Power Conference (Vol. 56604, p. V001T12A002). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Atmospheric Wind Loading

Where this is going:

Developing next generation tools for complex atmospheric loading.

For detailed studies, refer to:

Lavely, A., Vijayakumar, G., Brasseur, J., Patterson, E., & Kinzel, M. (2012). Comparing unsteady loadings on wind turbines using TurbSim and LES flow fields. In 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition (p. 818).

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