 David K. Irick Research Assistant Professor |
David K. Irick 414 Dougherty Hall University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37966-2210 Office : (423) 974-5115 Fax : (423) 974-5274 email : dki@utk.edu |
Teaching Internal Combustion Engines |
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Education PhD 1997, The University of Tennessee |
Research Alternative fuels for transportation |
Automotive testing for emissions and performance. The use of alternative fuels (methanol, ethanol, natural gas, bio-diesel) in vehicles. Cold starting alcohol fueled engines. Computer integrated engineering and manufacturing.
| 1997-Present | Research Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee. |
| 1984-1997 | Engineering Specialist, Lockheed Martin Energy Systems. |
| 1982-1984 | Senior Engineer, Boeing Engineering Company. |
| 1980-1982 | Engineer, General Dynamics Fort Worth Division. |
| SAE | Member |
| SME | Senior Member |
Hodgson, J. W., Irick, D. K. and Fussel, L. S., "Automotive Emissions," in The Encyclopedia of Environmental Analysis and Remediation, John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
Hodgson, J. W., Irick, D. K., "Investigation and Demonstration of a Rich Combustor Cold Start Device for Alcohol Fueled Engines," Subcontract Report #XCF-5-14050-03, U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1998.
Hodgson, J. W., Irick, D. K. and Whalen, M. V., "Extending the Cold Start Range of Alcohol Fueled Engines Using a Rich Combustor Device", SAE Paper 981359, Society of Automotive Engineers, 1998.
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