Randy Swestka

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Education:
B.S. Agricultural Engineering, 2008, Iowa State University

Organization Involvement and Honors:

ASABE, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering - ISU Student Chapter - Secretary
ISU Peer Mentor
Alpha Epsilon member
College of Engineering Dean's List

Current Projects:

As an undergraduate research assistant, I assist with any project to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner. My current primary task is the Development and Testing of a Hydrogen Sulfide Detection System for Use in Swine Housing project. The majority of my duties include lab testing sensors and prototype development.

This project is to develop a system to detect H₂S gas in order to reduce the risk of animal deaths during pump-out events in swine production facilities. This system may increase human safety. Although it is never recommended a person enter a swine house during slurry agitation, this system will be able to detect hazardous conditions combined with effective ventilation or agitation techniques to prevent hazardous conditions could increase safety.

Published Papers:

R.V. Muhlbauer, R.J. Swestka, R.T. Burns, H. Xin, S. Hoff, H. Li. Development and Testing of a Hydrogen Sulfide Detection System for use in Swine Housing. 2008. Proceedings: 2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting. June 29-July 2, 2008. <//span>

Contact Information:
Randy Swestka
3252 NSRIC
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011
515-294-4167
rjswestk@iastate.edu