Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University; Joseph Cannon

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

environmental engineering and fluid and thermal engineering. He is currently active in teaching and learning and serves as the faculty coordinator for undergraduate research in science and engineering as part of an NSF grant to Howard University. He is also one of the scholars of the Institute for Scholarship in Engineering Education (ISEE) which is part of the NSF-Funded Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. Page 13.836.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Laboratory Implementation of Bang-Bang Controller-Based Motor Drive Module for Modeling and Control

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Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

arelevant application. This last point, by default, is rehabilitated by providing the students with anapplicable problem to solve.The Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityhas been using a problem-solving approach to teach undergraduate students during laboratories4-5 . The laboratories integrate instruction and demonstration of engineering principles withinstruction and demonstration of two-way communication. Using this approach, advanced topicshave been successfully taught to undergraduate students6. At the Central Connecticut StateUniversity, Prusak applied the problem-solving approach in order to develop and improveimportant students’ skills through laboratory experiments7. The students were

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert O'Connell; Michael Moore; Kevin Zimmershied

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1323: USING STUDENT PROJECTS TO DEVELOP LABORATORYEXPERIMENTS FOR THE POWER ELECTRONICS COURSERobert O'Connell, Robert O'Connell, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He teaches courses and conducts research in power electronics, power semiconductors and power systems. He is also interested in various aspects of engineering education. He received the Ph.D degree from the University of Illinois.Michael Moore, University of Missouri-ColumbiaKevin Zimmershied, University of Missouri-Columbia Page 13.1358.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-931: ELECTRIC MACHINES PROJECT ACTIVITIES USING MATHCADE-BOOKIlya Grinberg, Buffalo State CollegeCarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleHerbert Hess, University of Idaho Page 13.476.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Electric Machines Project Activities Using a MathCAD® E-BookAbstractRecent software advances have made a wide variety of computer-based learning tools availablefor teaching induction motor theory. These tutorials and visualizations typically target specificfundamental topics, require detailed knowledge of the development software to produce, andprovide a rudimentary connection with other relevant practical topics like

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1474: ENERGY AWARENESS EFFORTS AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITYKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and literacy and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu.Ian Gravagne, Baylor University Dr. Gravagne is an assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the Engineering Design II

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Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brandy Bratton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Dillard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maggie Bump, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1457: INCORPORATING A LEARNING COMMUNITY APPROACH TOENHANCE A FUEL CELL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES(REU)Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Cortney V. Martin has worked in information design, pedagogy, and education for over 15 years including serving as the Assistant Director of the Blacksburg Electronic Village and the Broadband Wireless Networking Director for Virginia Tech. She teaches as a part of an innovative interdisciplinary thematic four-course sequence focused on Earth Sustainability and serves as the Research Coordinator for a fuel cell REU program. Her PhD is in Industrial Engineering (human factors) from Virginia Tech.Brandy

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Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

University, in Southfield, Michigan, and the Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering focusing on Electrochemical Engineering, both from the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. He teaches a number of alternative energy courses and is leading LTU's efforts to establish a full energy engineering program that addresses both alternative and renewable energy systems, as well as energy conservation and optimization of traditional energy systems. He also is the Director of the Alternative Energy program at Lawrence Tech. Dr. Fletcher and his student research team are currently conducting long-term performance durability and reliability on multiple PEM fuel

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Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narciso Macia, Arizona State University; John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University; Brigid Dotson, University of Washington; Maria Macia, Veritas Preparatory Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2674: IMPACT OF SHADING ON COOLING AND HEATING LOADNarciso Macia, Arizona State University Narciso F. Macia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems, at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus (formerly ASU East). He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering in 1974 and 1976 from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also received a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Arizona State University in 1988. He is a Registered Engineer in the State of Arizona.John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University John-Paul Ishioye graduate research assistant at ASU-PTL, Arizona State University Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory. He has a

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1075: USING INEXPENSIVE A.C. MOTOR DRIVES IN ANINTRODUCTORY POWER AND CONTROLS COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Tim Skvarenina was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. During his college career he worked four summers at U.S. Steel as an assistant electrician, rewinding motors and installing electrical equipment. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, including six years designing, constructing, and inspecting electric power distribution projects for a variety of facilities. He spent five years teaching and researching pulsed power systems

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1088: A HYDRAULIC HYBRID VEHICLE SIMULATION PROGRAM TOENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALSMark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy Mark Schumack is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy systems. His ongoing pedagogical interests include developing ways to teach energy conservation and sustainability principles. He has held several leadership positions in the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division of ASEE. His research interests include thermal/fluid modeling using computational techniques, with applications in the automotive, manufacturing, and energy

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 13.347.3growth within energy-related industries, government agencies, and academia. The courses are structured to enable students to understand engineering fundamentals andapply the knowledge to solve problems in the production, processing, storage, distribution, andutilization of energy using multiple techniques as synthesis, analysis, design and case studies.Inquiry-based teaching methods and lab experiences are emphasized. The faculty research andscholarly activities are integrated into the curriculum. The program is designed to train studentsto be lifelong learners, problem solvers, and energy industry leaders. The educationalopportunities are sufficiently flexible, broad, and diverse to enable students to tailor

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1054: AN OCEAN ENERGY PROJECT: THE OSCILLATING WATERCOLUMNCraig Somerton, Michigan State University CRAIG W. SOMERTON Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Undergraduate Program for Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He also teaches the capstone design course for the department. Dr. Somerton has research interests in computer design of thermal systems, transport phenomena in porous media, and application of continuous quality improvement principles to engineering education. He received his B.S. in 1976, his M.S. in 1979

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Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

introducing these topics in the core of the electricalengineering program. Since our target was to teach such technologies to the largest number ofstudents possible, and since these are energy sources, then it made great sense to integrate thesetopics into the energy engineering course. The course covers energy conversion and utilization.The course also touches upon the environmental consequences of energy conversion and howrenewable energy can reduce air pollution and global climate change. Below is a short syllabusof the course. Renewable energy as a whole was introduced however solar energy and inparticular Photovoltaic technology (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) were covered indetail. In addition to that wind turbines and the internal

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Faruk Yildiz; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

that would work together in a system toaccomplish the required task and meet performance requirements at the design operating point.In this data acquisition and monitoring scheme, the decision to select particular components forthe overall system was considered with high importance to avoid system failures. Relevant andcompetent system modules will be more efficient and save sufficient money over the life of thesystem to avoid the additional expense and time.The teaching of the design and implementation of energy systems and the use of data acquisitionand monitoring scheme allow the students to consider alternative equipment selections andprogramming interfaces. The utilization of data acquisition system allows the students or systemdesigners

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Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1445: INTERACTIVE ENERGY COURSEWAREPeter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Page 13.780.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Interactive Energy CoursewareAbstractInnovative methods for teaching engineering concepts are receiving broader attention in avariety of contexts. This is in keeping with the perception that improvements is contentdelivery tools and techniques would further sustain students’ interests in the varioustopics, as well as enhance comprehension or understanding of difficult topics. This paperpresents four interactive learning tools that were developed by students in the energysystems and conversion course – (1