Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ray Miller, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati; Elvin Stepp, University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-614: POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDEVELOPMENTRay Miller, University of Cincinnati Ray Miller graduated from Case Institute of Technology with a BS in Fluid and Thermal Sciences in 1977. Over his 30 career in the energy field Ray build large commercial power plants for several utilities. He has also become an AEE Certified Energy Manager, and an AWS CWI. He has taught as an adjunct at the College of Applied Science for 20 years and has served on the industrial advisory boards of the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology departments. Ray is a member of the AWS, AFE and AEE.Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati Max Rabiee earned

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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Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

broadestpossible pool of talent and that the best possible candidates were considered for the researchpositions, the author met with representatives of the LTU Office of Career Services and mappedout a plan with their input [9]. The newly developed job descriptions were placed on theschool’s link to MonsterTRAK® [10]. The LTU Office of Career Services usesMonsterTRAK® as the official resume posting and job listing service for LawrenceTechnological University. Students and alumni can search job listings for full-time, part-time,on-campus, work-study, internship and co-op opportunities on MonsterTRAK®. Additionally,students and alumni can create multiple resumes to submit to employers, schedule on-campusinterviews, and register for career fairs.All possible

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

society and to equip students with the knowledge necessary to achieve thefollowing career and professional accomplishments or program educational objectives: becomevaluable contributors in addressing society’s energy needs and demands; successful leaders inadvancing the technology and management of energy; innovators and entrepreneurs in the energysector; and educators, practicing engineers, and national leaders on energy and associatedenvironmental, health and safety, and policy and economics issues. The program integrates skillsets in the physical sciences (chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics) and socialsciences (economics, policy, and management) to ensure successful career opportunities and

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-951: USING THE EXERGY CONCEPT IN AN INTUITIVE APPROACHTO THE SECOND LAWMichael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering Page 13.1363.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using the Exergy Concept in an Intuitive Approach to the Second LawTraditional Approaches to the Second Law In the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering allstudents take one full year of engineering thermodynamics. It is clear that most of the students inthe classroom will not pursue a career focused on thermodynamic design specifically. Themotivation for the alternative approach presented in this paper

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

real world problem to work on. The fact that this is an actual project made it much more interesting and stressed the importance.” “I learned more group skills. I learned how to compromise solutions.” “If I ever buy a home or business, I’ll definitely use these technologies.” “Data mining was a huge learning experience.” “Very relevant to current world energy situations. Improves student’s ability of looking at the ‘big picture’.”Students have expressed considerable pride at what they were able to accomplish in the shorttime available. One of the graduate students expressed to the author his interest in pursuingengineering management as a career following his

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

in science andengineering through graduate research and professional careers. However, we also wantparticipants to experience the joy of research as they tread in unknown territories, overcomedifficulties, and ultimately uncover new knowledge with the help of colleagues and mentors. Wewant them to experience the excitement of shedding light on a problem for a colleague. Theyneed to recognize that we have created our world’s energy problems as a group, and only as agroup can they be addressed. After a lifetime of being told what to learn and how to learn, theymust find their voice and ultimately be self-directed in their journey. And we need to providethem the opportunity to use their voice and practice self-direction. That is why a

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Winstead, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering design, from sensor measurement and vehicle interfacing toelectrical energy consumption and strategy implementation on some of the most advancedvehicle technology available today.Introduction and BackgroundA unique and successful degree program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is theAutomotive Engineering Technology (AET) undergraduate program. Unique in that it isone of the only, if not the only, ABET accredited program of its type in the United Stateswith numerous graduates each year pursuing primarily automotive technology andengineering test and development careers in industry. As part of the program,undergraduates complete a two semester (one year) senior design project related to anautomotive system development, student

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gunnar Tamm, United States Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Seth Norberg, United States Military Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

% without any decrease in effectiveness. The necessity for alternativeenergy systems is evidenced by the offering of $1 million as the top prize.[7]Energy Education at West PointThe United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point is the oldest engineering institutionin the nation, founded in 1802 as means to educate future officers in the art of military tacticsand engineering. The mission of the USMA is: “To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.” [8]There are over 4,000 undergraduate students studying

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

rather dry but important topics in science andengineering. And where better to generate interest than at the very beginning, when freshman arestill forming their view of the academic process, the relevance of their professors andcoursework, and their potential career paths? This is the context of the two projects described inthis paper.The Museum ProjectThe Museum Project began as an idea to build and install a laboratory exhibit in the MaybornMuseum focusing on alternative and renewable energy. The museum is a great place wherechildren of all ages can come and learn in a warm, friendly environment.29 The DiscoveryCenter, a part of the museum, has 16 hands-on discovery rooms for interactive education. Oneof these rooms, the Energy Room, will

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