Dr. David Blekhman
Professor, College of Engineering,
Computer Science and Technology
Department of Technology
Power, Energy and Transportation Program
Office: ET-A137
Phone: (323) 343-4569
Fax: (323) 343-4571
E-mail: blekhman@calstatela.edu
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INTRODUCTION
Power, Energy and Transportation
Read:
CSULA Is Building The Hydrogen Fueling Facility
Read articles on the job demand in the
energy and transportation sectors
Following the profound changes
brought about by computers and internet, we are standing in the doorway of
the next technical revolution in transportation and renewable energy sectors.
Striving for energy independence, electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles are
making a quantum leap and are strongly positioning themselves in manufacturing
and service over the next 20-30 years.
Wind and solar technologies have
reached the development and affordability levels to compete with coal burning.
These are the jobs of today and tomorrow, where I see my students taking
technology leadership positions.
California, and especially Southern
California, is like none other state in the union. Here is the prime market for
new mobile and renewable technologies. The Power, Energy and Transportation
program enjoys the support of dozens world wide known
Research & Development and manufacturing companies. Students are regularly
taken on field trips or have guest lectures. Among our supporters are:
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Sea-Launch (Boeing) |
Northrop- Grumman |
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Honda |
General Motors |
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Fortner Engineering |
Department of Energy |
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Southern California Edison |
SEMPRA |
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AAA |
CARB |
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AQMD |
Persu Mobility |
As the lead instructor in the Power, Energy and Transportation program, I
am determined to empower my students to pursue these unique opportunities.
Solar panel team members Cesar
Cardenas, Jesse Morales, Edgar Avalos, Jacob Dayneko,
Jimmy Hoo and Jeovany Aguilar
gauge the output of their panels on top of the Engineering and Technology
building. There are two, 77-panel grid systems that will power lab experiments
and research, as well as supply energy to a hydrogen fueling station. From: CSULA Today Magazine Summer 2009
TEACHING INTERESTS
The program offers the following
courses:
TECH 100
Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms
TECH 370 Power, Energy and Transportation
TECH 405 Advanced Engine Design
TECH 470 Electric, Hybrid and Alternatively Fueled Vehicles
TECH 474 Power Generation, Distribution and Utilization (+Smart Grid)
TECH 476 Electronic and Computer Control Systems
TECH 478 Fuel Cells, Emerging Technologies MCFC
Course Project
TECH 478 Photovoltaics, Emerging Technologies
TECH 488 Fluid Power
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 2002
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University at Buffalo, SUNY
“A Theoretical and Experimental Study of High-Temperature Compressive Gas
Heating.”
B.S. M.S. Thermal
Physics and Engineering 1995
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St Petersburg State Technical University, Russia
“Mathematical Design of a High-Temperature Vertical Kiln,” thesis internship at
the Institute of Flame-Resistant Materials, St. Petersburg, Russia.
RESEARCH
Alternative and Renewable Energy,
Fuel Cells, Automotive Applications, Fuel Reforming, Combustion, Thermal and
Fluid Systems, CFD, Data Acquisition and Instrumentation, Rotating Machinery.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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"National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program
Part I: Curriculum," Blekhman, D., J. Keith, A. Sleiti,
E. Cashman, P. Lehman, R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010 ASEE Annual Conference
&Exposition, Louisville, KY. *Best paper award (2nd place) in the Energy
Conversion and Conservation Division. |
2010 |
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"National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program
Part II: Laboratory Practicum," Blekhman, D., J. Keith, A. Sleiti, E. Cashman, P. Lehman,
R. Engel, M. Mann, and H. Salehfar, 2010 ASEE
Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY. |
2010 |
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“Mathematical Modeling of a Molten-Carbonate Fuel Cell
Using MathCAD” Blekhman D. and McClain S., ASME
Fuel Cell Conference, Denver, CO, June 16 – 18. |
2008 |
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“Laboratory Practicum in Combustion” Blekhman D., 2007
ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 23-27. |
2007 |
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“Lessons Learned in Adopting a CFD Package” Blekhman D.,
2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 23-27. |
2007 |
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“Introducing Finite Element Analysis in the First Course
of Statics and Solid Mechanics” Chaphalkar P. and
Blekhman D., 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii,
June 23-27. |
2007 |
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“A Fuel Cell Project for Advanced Thermodynamics Courses”,
Blekhman D, Proc. of IMECE 2006: ASME International Mechanical Engineering
Congress, Chicago, Illinois, Nov 5-10. |
2006 |
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“Clearance Analysis and Leakage Flow CFD Model of a Two
Lobe Multi-Recompression Heater,” 2006. Joshi AM, DI Blekhman, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske and JA Lordi, International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Vol 2006, Article ID 79084, 10 pages. |
2006 |
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“Do Fuel Cell Topics Belong in a Combustion Course?”
Blekhman D., A. Mohammadzadeh. 2006 ASEE Annual
Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, June 20-23. |
2006 |
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“Grasping Material Properties and Multiple Failure Mode
Analysis through Design and Testing Project,” Blekhman D., P. Chaphalkar, Poster Presentation, 2005 ASEE Annual
Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon, June 12-15. |
2005 |
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“Roots Compressor – High-Temperature Testing and
Modeling”, Blekhman DI, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske, JA Lordi and AM Joshi.
Proc. of IMECE 2004: ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress,
Anaheim, California, Nov 13-19. |
2004 |
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"Connecting Rod Design Competition–Solid Mechanics
Multiple Failure Mode Design and Testing Project," Reffeor,
W., D. Blekhman, 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake
City, Utah, June 20-23. Best Presentation in Session Award. Paper was
nominated for the Best Paper Award. |
2004 |
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“Multi-Control-Volume Analysis of the Compression Process
in a High-Temperature Root’s Type Compressor”, 2004. Blekhman DI, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske and JA Lordi, International Journal of Rotating Machinery,
Jan-Feb. |
2004 |
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“Analysis of High-Pressure-Ratio Roots-Type Compressor
Producing a Very High-Temperature Outlet Gas Stream”, Blekhman DI, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske and JA Lordi, 2002. International Journal of Transport
Phenomena, Vol 4 (#4) 275-283. |
2002 |
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“Multi-Control-Volume Analysis of the Compression Process
in a High-Temperature Root’s Type Compressor”, Blekhman DI, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske and JA Lordi, 2002. Proc. of the 9th International Symposium on
Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, Honolulu, Hawaii,
February 10-14. |
2002 |
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“Analysis of High-Pressure-Ratio Root’s Type Compressor
Producing a Very High-Temperature Outlet Gas Stream”, Blekhman DI, JC Mollendorf, JD Felske and JA Lordi, 2000. Proc. of the 8th International Symposium on
Transport Phenomena and Dynamics of Rotating Machinery, Honolulu, Hawaii,
March 26-30. |
2000 |
COURSE LISTING
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Course |
Course
Title |
Day
& Time |
Room |
Quarter |
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TECH-476 |
Electronic and Computer Control Systems |
MW 1:30pm-4:00pm |
ETB12 |
Fall 2010 |
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TECH-370 |
Power, Energy and Transportation |
MW 9:30am-12:00pm |
ETB 12 |
Fall 2010 |
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TECH-478 |
Fuel Cell Applications |
ETB 12 |
Spring 2010 |
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TECH-100 |
Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms |
ETB 12 |
Winter 2010 |
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TECH-488 |
Fluid Power |
ETB 12 |
Winter 2010 |
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Power, Energy and Transportation |
MW 1:30pm-4:00pm |
ETB 12 |
Fall 2009 |
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Photovoltaics |
TTH 1:30pm-4:00pm |
ETB 12 |
Fall 2009 |