Project Description:

The primary purpose of this project will be multi-phased project incorporating the following components:

Mineral Process Lab Building - The initial phase of the project will require the construction of a 6,400 square foot support building.This new facility will permit the relocation of the existing mineral processing group, currently housed in the Center's main facility.The existing equipment will be relocated along with support space, offices and labs.Relocation of the Crushing Room - The existing Crushing Room is to be relocated into an existing facility originally built for dry storage of coal.Bio-fuels Highbay Lab Fit-up and Improvements - Renovated space, vacated by the Mineral Processes Lab in above, will allow for the development of a bio-fuels laboratory for production, characterization, and testing of biomass derived fuels, with a focus on biodiesel, bio-oils, and biomass derived Fischer-Tropsch liquids.The principle objective of this project is the establishment of a laboratory dedicated to the development of improved processes for biomass utilization, with the goal of supporting the development of the biofuels industry in Kentucky.Combustion High Bay Hoods - The existing Combustion/High Bay Lab will have a new bench top fume hood and a new walk-in hood installed with required ductwork and exhaust fans.