| Central Florida has a unique position in the world as a hub for Turbine, Energy and Space technologies.
With the presence of Siemens Power Generation, Pratt & Whitney, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Elliott Microturbines, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Kennedy Space Center in or near Central Florida, the Center for Advanced Turbines and Energy Research @ University of Central Florida has a unique opportunity and responsibility for taking the leadership in innovation and advanced technology development for:
(1) Turbines for propulsion as well as power generation
(2) Portable power and energy systems for aviation/space/distributed generation applications, and
(3) use of coal or biomass-derived, liquid or gaseous synthetic fuels for power generation and air/ground;transportation.
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