Mechanical Engineering
 

 

Steve Kavanaugh
Professor

 
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Education:

Degree Major Institution Date
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Oklahoma State University 1984
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Lamar University 1980
M. Div. Theology Oblate School of Theology 1979
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Lamar University 1974

Other Related Experience:

  • Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University, 1982-1984
  • Instructor and Research Assistant, Lamar University, 1980-1982
  • Lab Technician, Lamar University, 1979-1980
  • Seminarian, Diocese of Beaumont, Texas, 1975-1978
  • Teacher, Byrne High School, Port Arthur, Texas, 1975-1976
  • Project Engineer, Dupont, Sabine River Works, Orange, TX , 1974-1975
  • Co-op Engineer, Texaco Inc., Port Arthur Works

Instructional Activities:

  • Undergraduate Courses-
  • Graduate Courses-

 Research Activities:

  • HVAC
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps

Principal Publications for Last Five Years:

  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "A Design Method for Commercial Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Systems, " ASHRAE Transactions, Atlanta, to be published in 1995, Vol. 102 Pt. 2.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., R.S. Falls, and J.K. Parker, "A Variable -Speed Ground-Source Heat Pump, " ASHRAE Transactions, Atlanta, 1993, Vol. 100, Pt. 1.
  • Kavanaugh, S. P., "Ground-Coupled Heat Pumps for Commercial Buildings," ASHRAE Journal, September 1992, Vol. 34, No. 9.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "Using Existing Standards to Compare Energy Consumption of Ground-Source Heat Pumps with Conventional Equipment," ASHRAE Transactions, Atlanta, 1992, Vol. 98, Pt. 2.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "Field Test of a Vertical Ground-Coupled Heat Pump in Alabama," ASHRAE Transactions, Atlanta, 1992, Vol. 98, Pt. 2.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "Simulation of Ground-Coupled Heat Pumps with an Analytical Solution," Proceedings of the ASME International Solar Energy Conference, New York, 1992.
  • Falls, R.S., J.R. Carter, and S.P. Kavanaugh, "Test Results of a Water-to-Air Heat Pump with a Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger," Proceedings of the ASME International Solar Energy Conference, New York, 1992.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "Precooling and Direct Coiling Coils for Groundwater, Lake Water, and Water-Loop Heat Pump Systems," ASHRAE Transactions, Atlanta, 1992, Vol. 98, Pt. 1.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., Ground and Water Source Heat Pumps, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. Stillwater, OK., 1992.
  • Kavanaugh, S.P., "Design of High Cooling Efficiency Water-to-Air Heat Pumps for Ground-Coupling Applications," Transactions of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Atlanta, 1991, Vol. 97, Pt. 1.

Service Activities:

  • ASHRAE - (Faculty Advisor to the Student Chapter)
  • IGSHPA (Int. Ground Source Heat Pump Assoc.)
  • ASME
  • NGWA.