Donald E. Richards
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Phone: 812-877-8477
E-mail: Donald.Richards@Rose-Hulman.edu
Degrees:
- B.S., Kansas State University, 1972
- M.S., lowa State University, 1974
- Ph.D., (M.E.) Ohio State University, 1981
- P.E., Ohio
Areas of Specialization:
- Thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
- Heat exchanger and thermal systems design
- Experimental heat transfer
Research Activities:
- Heat exchanger design with enhanced heat transfer surfaces
- Heat transfer augmentation techniques
- Absorption heat pump technology
- Analysis and design of multifluid heat exchangers
- Spray cooling heat transfer
Industrial Experience:
- Die Casting Research and Development Group, General Motors Corp., consultant, 1990-present
- Battelle Memorial Institute, consultant, 1984-1987
- Columbia Gas Systems Service Corp., consultant, 1982-1987
- General Atomic Company, 1974-1976
- Fairbanks-Morse Pump Div., Colt Industries Inc., 1973
Last Updated by Joe Sacher on 6-11-96