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Renowned Engineer Accepts Board Position at Turbine Truck Engines, Inc.
Feb 22, 2007 10:20:20 (ET)
DELAND, Fla., Feb 22, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mr. Michael Rouse, CEO of Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. ('TTE') (TTEG, Trade ) is extremely pleased to announce that Dr. Magdy Attia has agreed to join the TTE Board of Directors. Dr. Attia is a respected Engineer, researcher, published author, Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Head of the Gas Turbine Research Laboratory at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Engineering Consultant to major corporations such as Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation.
In 1995, Dr. Attia earned his PHD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M where his dissertation topic was: Performance of Axial Compressors and Turbines for Turbomachenery Applications. In 1997, he received the George Westinghouse Signature Award of Excellence. As a research assistant, Dr. Attia participated on a NASA-Lewis funded project to create a complete engine performance code that simulated the design and off-design performance of gas turbine engines. Dr. Attia was responsible for the writing and validation of the code, resulting in the publishing of his research findings. As a Senior Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corp., Dr. Attia was lead designer for the W501FD compressor that boasts over 200 engines currently in operation worldwide. In addition, Dr. Attia also holds a patent for High Temperature Compression and Reheat Gas Turbine Cycle and Related Method.
"Dr. Attia brings a wealth of engineering experience in the practical theory, design and application of turbine technology," commented Mr. Rouse, "His addition to our board underscores our commitment to excellence regarding both current and future applications of our technology."
About Turbine Truck Engines Inc.
Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. is a technology company focused on the development, manufacture and testing of its New Energy and Environmental Efficient Truck Engine intended for mass market in the United States and abroad. This new engine design can utilize any known fuel source (gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas, hydrogen, methanol, ethanol or LPG) or fuel mixture, yet needs zero coolant, lube oil, filters, or pumps. The unique, lightweight turbine design has few moving parts, significantly reducing maintenance costs. The innovative cyclic detonation process produces a complete combustion of fuel-oxidation mixtures, resulting in greater fuel economy and fewer harmful exhaust emissions. For more information concerning Turbine Truck, Engines Inc., kindly visit our website at www.TurbineTruckEngines.com
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Turbine Truck Engines, Inc., DeLand
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