Department
Department of Engineering Science
Phone
+1 (210) 9997512
Email Address
dgeorge@trinity.edu
Location
Center for the Sciences and Innovation
Room
470B
Headshot of Darin George wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a dark blazer with a white dress shirt, smiling against a light gray background.

Darin George came to Trinity University with 25 years of research experience in the area of gas and multiphase flows, including work at the University of Michigan, Sandia National Laboratories, and Southwest Research Institute.  His research at SwRI improved industry standards for fair and equitable natural gas measurement, for methods of collecting accurate natural gas samples for analysis, and for the use of compressed natural gas as a vehicle fuel. One of his favorite interests is the variety of energy supplies that power the world, and he has used his flow measurement expertise in support of the chemical and energy industries.  Since 2018, Darin has been administrator of Trinity’s Engineering Science Senior Design program, using his experience in research and project management to guide seniors in their capstone projects and to prepare them for their careers.

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
  • M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Kansas State University
  • B.S., Nuclear Engineering, Kansas State University

Selected Publications

  • Menezes, W., Reynolds, E., Swallow, R. Thweat, J., Aminian, F., Aminian, M., and George, D. (2023).  Autonomous emergency water station.  International Journal on Engineering, Science, and Technology, 5(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.120
  • Miller, E., Armitage, E., Aminian, F., George, D., Aminian, A., Aminian, K. and Aminian, M. (2022).  Remote heart diagnostic system.  International Journal on Engineering, Science and Technology, 4(4), 308-321. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.119
  • George, D. L., Viana, F., and Checkwitch, K. (2017).  Sample probe insertion depth in gas pipelines with liquid contaminants.  Pipeline & Gas Journal, 244(7), 27-31.
  • George, D. L. (2016).  Compressed natural gas filling station sampling and fuel quality.  Proceedings of the 2016 Natural Gas Technology Sampling Conference, New Orleans, LA, pp. 54-64, January 2016.
  • Hawley, A. G., and George, D. L. (2012).  Use of equations of state and equation of state software packages.  Proceedings of the 2012 American School of Gas Measurement Technology, Houston, TX, September 2012.
  • George, D. L., and Bowles, E. B. (2011).  Shale gas measurement and associated issues.  Pipeline & Gas Journal, 238(7), 38-41.
  • George, D. L., Shollenberger, K. A., Torczynski, J. R., O’Hern, T. J., and Ceccio, S. L. (2001). Three-phase material distribution measurements in a vertical flow using gamma-densitometry tomography and electrical-impedance tomography.  International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 27(11), 1903-1930.

Subjects Taught

  • Engineering Senior Design
  • Professional Practice

Teaching and Expertise

  • Noninvasive flow measurement methods
  • Characterization of multiphase flows 
  • Impact of phase change on application efficiency
  • Natural gas sampling, analysis, and quality characterization

Honors & Awards

  • 2016 Laurance S. Reid Award, International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (ISHM): Highest ISHM award, presented in recognition of individual contributions to measurement and / or control of hydrocarbon fluids.
  • 2007 ISHM Memorial Award, International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement: Presented annually in recognition of dedication and commitment to authorship and instructional excellence.