From Kitchen to Car – Biodiesel Fuel Production at RRC
Mike Myrowich (Auto Mechanics) will present the work he has done with RRC’s biodiesel fuel initiative.
The bio-fuel project was implemented in the spring of 2010 for the
Mike Myrowich is an Automotive
purpose of reducing waste produced by the College. Since then, the
project has produced approximately 1000L of fuel for the College
Service Technician instructor who has
with existing equipment. In addition to the fuel it provides, the
been with the College since 2000 and
production equipment can be used as a teaching aid for students
was a technician for Nissan prior to
interested in the production and benefits of bio-fuel. The expected
coming to RRC.
output of this project is to have as many college vehicles as
His interest in producing bio-fuels led
possible operating on bio-fuels within the next few years.
him into this area of research and,
Mike will be providing some background on the project, how the
in addition to serving on the Applied
fuel is produced and the benefits to the college, environment and
Research Committee for the Transportation Department, he is
students.
a 2012 Bravo Research Award winner.
This presentation will be of interest to staff & students concerned
about sustainability, greenhouse gas emission reduction and the
benefits to students when instructors engage in practical research.
Presentation info: http://air.rrc.ca/Faculty%20Support/upcoming-faculty-development.aspx
Date: Wednesday April 22, 2015
Time: 12:05-12:55
Location: eTV Studio B
Live stream: http://blogs.rrc.ca/etv/streaming (Archived stream will be available at this URL as well)
Light lunch will be provided / Please inform us of any dietary restrictions.
Please register as seating is limited https://hub.rrc.ca/EmployeeDevelopment/default.aspx
For more information: Claudius Soodeen (TEIR) - [email protected] or 204.632.2147
The College Applied Research Development (CARD) Fund is provided by Applied Research to encourage faculty, staff, and students to engage
in research activities at the College. The intent is to develop and build internal research capacity within the College while providing a platform for
innovation for those who are eager to conduct practical research, but are in need of opportunities and resources.
These presenters were recipients of an RRC College Applied Research Development (CARD) grant that supported their research on technologies
or processes of value to industry.