Jacob Swanson


 

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Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota

My research is performed in the Particle Technology Laboratory and the Center for Diesel Research

 

Contact information:            Jacob Swanson (click for email)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota
1100 Mechanical Engineering Building
111 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office# 463A
1-612-625-1827

Education

 

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota- TC

Minneapolis, MN, 55454

 

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota- TC

Minneapolis, MN, 55454

     

      Thesis: Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine PM Emissions 

 

St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict

Collegeville, MN, 56321

 

Thesis: Experimental Speaker Design and Testing

 

Lakeville High School

Lakeville, MN 55044

 

Research Interests

 

 

 

Past and Present Advisors

 

Dr. David Y. H. Pui              (University of Minnesota – TC)

Dr. David Kittelson               (University Of Minnesota – TC)

Dr. Clayton Gearhart           (St. John’s University)

Dr. Thomas Kirkman           (St. John’s University)

           

 

Peer – Reviewed Publications

 

8.      Lui, J.; Vasys, V.; Dettmann, M.; Schauer, J.; Kittelson, Swanson, J. (2009). Comparison of Strategies for the Measurement of Mass Emissions from Diesel Engines Emitting Ultra-Low Levels of Particulate Matter. Aerosol Science and Technology, 43:11, 1150 – 1160.

 

7.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Gladis, D.; Twigg, M. (2009). Influence of Storage and Release on Particle Emissions from New and Used CRTs. Atmospheric Environment, 43:26, 3998 – 4004.

 

6.      Swanson, J.; Ragatz, A.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Winsor, R. (2009). Nanoparticle Measurements Used to Detect an Engine Fault. Proc. IMechE Part D: J. Automotive Engineering, 223:8, 1071 1076

 

5.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. (2009). Uncertainties in Filter Mass Measurements Made to Determine Compliance with the 2007 Diesel PM Standard. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1516.

 

4.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. (2009). Factors Influencing Mass Collected During 2007 Diesel PM Filter Sampling. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1517.

 

3.      Ragatz, A.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W.; Kittelson, D. (2009). Particle and Gaseous Emissions Characteristics of a Formula SAE Race Car Engine. SAE Tech. Paper Series 2009-01-1400. 

 

2.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. (2008). A Method to Measure Static Charge on a Filter Used for Gravimetric Analysis. Aerosol Science and Technology, 42:9, 714 – 721. 

 

1.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. (2007). An Alternative Method for Generating Ultra-clean Dilution Air for Engine Emission Measurements.” SAE Tech. Paper Series 2007-01-1111.

 

Conference Papers and Presentations

 

13.   Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. Fundamental Investigation of Methods for “Solid” Particle Measurements. 28th AAAR Conference, Oct 26 – 30th, 2009, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

12.   Wang, X.; Grose, M.; Caldow, R.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W.; Kittelson, D. Improvement of Engine Exhaust Particle Sizer Spectrometer for Engine Emissions Measurement. 28th AAAR Conference, Oct 26 – 30th, 2009, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

11.   Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. Quantification of Uncertainty and Techniques for Improving Filter Mass Measurements. 22nd AFS Society Annual Conference, May 5 – 7th, 2009, Bloomington, Minnesota.

10.   Lui, G.; Vasys, V.; Berg, D; M.; Schauer, J.; Kittelson, Swanson, J. (2009). Comparison Analysis of Methods for Measuring Ultra-Low Levels of Diesel PM Mass Emissions. 22nd AFS Society Annual Conference, May 5 – 7, 2009, Bloomington, Minnesota

9.      Pui, D.; Swanson, J; Particle Standardization and Calibration Issues for Vehicle Emission Measurements. 2nd CRC Real-Time PM Measurement Workshop, March 19 – 20th, 2009, San Diego, California.

8.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Gladis, D.; Twigg, M. Influence of Storage and Release on Particle Emissions from New and Used CRTs. 19th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, March 23 – 25th, 2009, San Diego, California.

7.      Kittelson, D.; Watts, W.; Johnson, J.; Swanson, J.; Thorne, C.; Highman, C.; Payne, M.; Goodier, S.; Warrens, C.; Preston, H.; Boddy, R.; Zink, U.; Pickles, D.; Goersmann, C.; Twigg, M.; Walker, A.; Influence of Fuel and Lube Oil Sulfur on Nanoparticle Emissions from Catalyzed Particle Filtration Systems. 19th CRC On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, March 23 – 25th, 2009, San Diego, California.

6.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dikken, D. Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine Exhaust: Filter Mass Measurements. 27th AAAR Conference, Oct 20 – 24th, 2008, Orlando, Florida.

5.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D. Gravimetric Measurements of 2007 Diesel Engine Exhaust: Filter Sampling. 27th AAAR Conference, Oct 20 – 24th, 2008, Orlando, Florida.

4.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. Effect of Controlling Dilution Conditions on Engine Emissions Measurements. 11th ETH Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles August 12 – 15th, 2007, Zurich, Switzerland.

3.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. An Alternative Method for Generating Ultra-Clean Dilution Air for Engine Emissions Measurements. 2007 SAE World Congress, April 16 –19th, 2007, Detroit, Michigan.

2.      Swanson, J.; Kittelson, D.; Dallas, A. The Sensitivity of Diesel Nanoparticle Formation to Trace Contamination in the Dilution Air. 7th Annual International Aerosol Conference, Sept 10 – 15th, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota.

1.      Ragatz, A.; Drayton, M.; Kittelson, D.; Swanson, J.; Watts, W. Nanoparticle Emissions from a Formula 1 SAE Race Car Engine. 7th Annual International Aerosol Conference, Sept 10 – 15th, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota.

 

Disclaimer:  Any opinions expressed here are my own and are not necessarily shared by the University of Minnesota, but they should be.

 

Last updated: 10 September 2009

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