Brower, T. L. (2011, June), Going with the Flow in a Service Learning Project  Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2--18034

\bibitem{asee_peer_18034}
  Brower, T. L. (2011, June), \emph{Going with the Flow in a Service Learning Project}
  Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Vancouver, BC.
  10.18260/1-2--18034

Tim L. Brower.  "Going with the Flow in a Service Learning Project".  2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, 2011, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2011.  https://peer.asee.org/18034 Internet.  08 Jan, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_18034}
  Tim L. Brower.
  "Going with the Flow in a Service Learning Project".
  \emph{2011 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Vancouver, BC, 2011, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2011.
  https://peer.asee.org/18034 Internet.  08 Jan, 2025

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AB  -        Design Optimization Concepts in a Service Learning ProjectDesign optimization of engineering products is ubiquitous in industry. In the engineering ofproducts that are subjected to an external fluid environment, the design cycle often begins with a3D computer model rendering of the product. Computer generated models can then be exposedto the fluid environment through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The model in turn maybe brought to life through a 3D printer and subsequently used as a subscale test article. Throughthis process, the initial design can be optimized at a significantly reduced developmental cost.Junior-level mechanical engineering (ME) students were exposed to the concepts associated withthe design optimization process using commonly available technology. The 3D computer modelwas created using a modeling software package which has an embedded CFD flow simulationanalysis tool. The physical model was fabricated with a 3D Printer using ABS plastic and thesubscale test was conducted on this model using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) techniques.The ME students participated in all aspects of this process.Service learning has been shown to be a valuable approach in authenticating classroom learningexperiences. Therefore a service learning component was incorporated into the class. MEstudent teams traveled to local K-12 schools to engage the younger students in the somewhatabstract flow concepts associated with fluid mechanics using real-life examples. ME studentsexplained flow concepts and showed examples using CFD and PIV. Groups of the K-12 studentswere tasked to hand-draw a common shape and predict the associated flow patterns around theshape. The ME students then manufactured this shape, analyzed the flow around the object anddemonstrated the results to the K-12 students.This paper describes the process of teaching fluid mechanics by combining service learning withdesign optimization using modern technology. The paper will also evaluate whether there is animprovement in the participating ME student’s understanding of the relevant engineeringconcepts.
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