How Will the Greenhouse Industry Utilize Waste Heat?

Recent regulatory and economic change encourage waste heat use in the northern United States. In this article, the value of that form of energy to growers of greenhouse crops is assessed. It is found that production of rooted floricultural crops is likely to be the dominant activity at facilities supplied with waste heat. Waste heat utilization is unlikely to cause interregional relocation of vegetable production in the U.S

Ideal Lacrosse Stick

This project is focused on the design of a new and innovative lacrosse stick. Our main points of focus will be the strength and durability of the head. As well as solving some of the problems that exist in existing equipment. These problems were identified by interviewing experienced players at the college level. Benefits would include a stronger head that is easier to use for a player on the field to do things like pass, catch, shoot, and field ground balls in an optimal manner. Normally players will have to purchase new heads every season as a result of warping or possible breaking. We aim to increase the durability and lifetime of stick head use. This goal is because many players are willing to pay for high end sticks that last longer than the current models on the market. Another main focus will be shaft design on the lacrosse stick. This is to improve the durability and flex of the stick when passing and shooting in-game. We will choose the shape and material composition of the stick. To determine the specific needs of a lacrosse stick we will interview players in the game currently who have 6+ years of experience. We will then take the information gained and attempt to solve the problems that were mentioned. We are going to use CES, a material selection software to determine the best materials to use. Following that we will use engineering design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PTC Creo, and 3D printing to design iterations of our solutions. Finally, when we are happy with our designs we will run FEA on the designs to ensure the parts are durable