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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Giselle S. Veach, University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Paper ID #41895Interdiscipinary Project (ME/EE) for Students in Shop to Increase Conductivityof Aluminum StockGiselle S. Veach, University of IdahoDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electric ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Review and Proposal for Increasing Conductivity of Aluminum

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Paper ID #43393Project-Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students AboutRenewable and Conventional Energy SystemsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students About Renewable and Conventional Energy SystemsProject Based Learning (PBL) and Active

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Illinois State University; Daniel Patrick Gibson

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simulation tools, such as Aurora Solar, Open Distribution System Simulator,REopt, and System Advisor Model (SAM), to analyze system sizes and energy consumptiondata. Through comprehensive techno-economic analyses, the competition project team proposedfourteen solar PV systems with varying production capacities. In aggregate, photovoltaicinterconnection is anticipated to reduce the local utility company's demand by approximately10%. This case study equipped the strategic plan for the university with the solutions required torealize its aspiration of expanding its photovoltaic portfolio. The work performed by thecompetition team at Illinois State University placed second in their district in 2023. This was thethird year of Illinois State University's

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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also completed her post-doctoral studies. Her research has primarily focused on the application of data analysis techniques to engineering education research studies as well as industrial accidents. She has over 20 years of experience in various engineering, IT, and data analysis positions within academia and industry, including ten years of manufacturing experience at Delphi Automotive. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024AbstractA forward-thinking course format based on project-based learning (PBL) was employed in anundergraduate engineering course in the summer 2021. We believe this course is forward-thinking given the international, virtual, team-based format driven by industry-led

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University

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energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design and Construction of a Solar Powered Automated Chicken Coop1. IntroductionThe senior design project is a capstone project course taken in the final year of the Electronics andComputer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).Introduction of renewable energy applications to engineering technology curriculum at SHSU hasimpacted students, faculty, and university community very positively and

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

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with Renewable Energy TechnologiesAbstract The DESSERT (Designing Equitable and Sustainable STEM Education with RenewableTechnologies) project focuses on designing equitable STEM education modules centered onrenewable energy technologies to engage middle and high school students from underrepresentedgroups in STEM fields. Led by an interdisciplinary team of faculty and undergraduate studentsfrom two universities, the project aims to inspire interest in sustainable energy-related careersamong students from diverse backgrounds. The activities emphasize hands-on learning, empathy,and STEM literacy integration. Two sets of lab activities were developed. The first set of labactivities focuses on energy storage with a classroom set of pumped

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

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, Texas 75701 mbiswas@uttyler.edu1 aadityakhanal@utyler.edu2, psundaravadivel@uttyler.edu3AbstractCourses based on experiential learning provide an excellent avenue to promote problem-solving andcollaborative skills among the students in STEM. However, the current engineering curriculum does nothave sufficient project-based learning emphasizing collaborative research on renewable energy to supportthe government’s goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050. So, this work-in-progress presents the results fromour recent implementation of project-based learning assignments to existing courses to model and analyzerenewable energy systems while introducing machine learning methods. We used assignments and selectedprojects to introduce concepts related

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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implementation activities that are designed to increase the number of underservedminority students interested in STEAM programs in nuclear science and technology. The impact of ouractivities in addressing the challenges and providing skills developed and utilized in the implementationof our project frameworks of SUpporting Strategic Training of Adaptable and Integrated Nuclear(SUSTAIN) Workforce funded by Department of Energy (DOE), Experiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP),funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Homefront Factors Study funded by our school, hasled us to some innovative and practical solutions that need to be enhanced and supported. Our initialactivities include experiential learning and research; collaborating and making use of

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Il Yoon, University of North Georgia; Chandler Levi Davis, University of North Georgia

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and transfer. The critical role of a catalyst in the DBTdehydrogenation process necessitates studying bubble formation on the catalyst's surface. Thisresearch project, conducted by a sophomore undergraduate student under the supervision of anadvisor, aims to develop a procedure to simulate bubble formation on the Pt2Al3 catalyst. Theproject involves designing an experimental setup to visualize bubble formation on the catalyst'ssurface effectively. Additionally, a custom MATLAB code, utilizing image processingtechniques, was developed to measure the total volume of bubbles generated during experiments.Due to the absence of established safety protocols regarding hydrogen use at the author’sinstitution, bubble formation simulations on Pt2Al3

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Chai, University of New South Wales ; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales; Inmaculada Tomeo-Reyes, University of New South Wales

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development within energy systems. Section 3details the methods and instruments for collecting and processing quantitative and qualitativedata. Section 4 presents the findings, projecting the insights from the stakeholders' responses.This section includes descriptive statistics from surveys and thematic interpretations frominterviews. Section 5 explores the transferability of the “3P” model and demonstrates itsapplicability beyond the specific context of this study to other engineering disciplines.Recommendations and future work are discussed in the conclusion section.2. Literature Review The scope of engineering education in energy systems has been evolving in response toglobal shifts towards sustainable energy sources. This evolution is

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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. Oursection is called “Socially Engaged Design of Nuclear Energy Technologies.” In its first offeringin Fall 2023, the course had 38 students. Students from any engineering major can take thiscourse, meaning that some were nuclear-interested but many were planning to major in otherdisciplines. As is typical of many schools right now, we had a significant number of studentsinterested in computer science and engineering. But a wide range of engineering fields wererepresented in our course.All Introduction to Engineering courses in the College of Engineering are design-build-testcourses, as is ours. The project with which students in our course are tasked is the design of ahypothetical fusion energy facility in collaboration with community members from

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mansour Zenouzi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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networked geothermal pilot system that will heat andcool 37 residential and commercial buildings in Framingham, MA [18]. These types of projects bygas and utility companies are spread all over the country and will provide future jobs and projectsfor students that are enrolled in engineering programs.3. General TopicsIn addition to decarbonization of buildings, other general topics need to be considered to achieveenergy sustainability. Some of these topics will be addressed in this section, including renewableenergy, energy storage, hydrogen technology, small modular nuclear reactors and additionalinnovative technologies.3.1 Renewable EnergyExisting renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, andbiomass have

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camille S. Levine, University of Maryland; Samantha Ellen Wismer, University of Maryland ; Ryan Painter; Katrina Groth, University of Maryland

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Paper ID #42436Development of an Interactive, Game-Based Nuclear Science Museum Exhibiton Probabilistic Risk AssessmentCamille S. Levine, University of Maryland Camille Levine is a graduate student in the SyRRA Lab pursuing her Ph.D. in Reliability Engineering. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2021 with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Project Management. Her research focuses on enhancing the causal basis behind current human reliability analysis methods. She has also worked on human reliability analysis for external hazard probabilistic risk assessment, particularly in nuclear power

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jude Okolie, University of Oklahoma ; Emma Kadence Smith, University of Oklahoma

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a practical engineeringcourse that involves the simulation of interdisciplinary industrial projects using VR. Halabi. [11]showed that the implementation of VR with project-based learning (PBL) could improvecommunication, problem-solving skills and effective learning. Bogusevschi et al. [12] presenteda case study where VR was used to teach the physics of water cycle. Overall, these studies showthe relevance of VR at every level of engineering education. As we prepare the engineers of tomorrow, it is crucial to instill a holistic understanding ofsustainability and the economic and environmental implications of their designs. Subsurfacehydrogen production serves as a practical and sustainable teaching tool, allowing students toexplore