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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #42107Board 99: Utilizing the Solar District Cup Competition as a Case Study for aRenewable Energy Capstone to Enhance Students’ Learning ExperienceDr. Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University Dr. Jin Ho Jo is a Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, teaching in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy program. Dr. Jo also leads the Sustainable Energy Consortium at the university. Dr. Jo is an honors graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction Management. He earned his M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University, where he investigated critical environmental

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

theeducational outcomes and STEM readiness of students of color will have direct implications on America’seconomic growth, national security, and global prosperity [2]. Thirdly, the nuclear energy workforce gapanalysis in the USA is expected to include the full range of existing and potential variations in U.S.nuclear reactor technologies (current and future) plus the nuclear fuel cycle [3]. Fourthly, in nuclearworkforce development, our team has embarked on studying those unique challenges and diverse livedexperiences of our minority students that they bring to our learning environments away from home andhas formed part of our Institution Transformation 2030 Strategic Plan. These lived experiences includeneeds for technology [4], shelter, income

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

medical device regulations, data Pedagogy Biomedical Engineering privacy laws, and clinical trial methodologies. Implementing case studies on medical device Practice design, simulations of data privacy scenarios, and hands-on clinical trial projects. Climate change, sustainability, infrastructure Policy policies. Focusing on sustainable construction materials, Pedagogy urban planning

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

distributed generation and consider ways to secure supply through operational management • Emphasis on long- and short-term disturbances • Considers the UN Sustainable Development GoalsCase Demonstration:The Danish peak net consumption is 6,500 MW, and there is about 6,000 MW wind power capacityconnected to the Danish power system. Currently, the power grid is balanced by stronginterconnections with neighboring countries. However, the Danish transmission system operatorknows of plans for an additional 16,000 MW of solar PV and 5,000 MW of onshore and close-to-shore wind turbines. Such remarkable increases in renewables pose a threat to the security ofsupply. This scenario can be considered as a valuable demonstration for the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

StockAbstractWhile attempting to prototype a new electric machine design, University of Idaho researchersneeded to manufacture a conductive yet nonmagnetic extrusion. Copper was originally selectedfor this extrusion but multiple difficulties arose in procuring this material, including cost. As aresult, the researchers decided to investigate aluminum alloys, but the desired extrusion was notavailable in a suitable electrically conductive alloy. They then proposed but did not implement atest plan to determine if heat treatment of less desirable aluminum would be effective forincreasing conductivity of the alloy to within a tolerable range. This paper reviews the relevantresearch and accepted standards for metals manufacturing and the measurement of

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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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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

have developed an interactive game that allows players totinker with the effects of their decisions. In particular, the game allows users to investigatebranching decision paths, a key component of APE [3]. The basic premise of the game is that theuser must make driving-related decisions that modify the probability and consequences of anaccident. They may play the game any number of times to see how their decisions change thechances of each outcome as well as the outcome itself. In this paper, we have included anexample of typical gameplay progression, as well as our plan for evaluating learning outcomes.The development of this museum exhibit was motivated by a larger initiative to increase thepublic knowledge of engineering risk assessment and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

theycan meet the energy demand of a growing population for both the short-term (5 years) andlong-term (100 years). In their analysis, the students first consider providing power throughlocally available natural gas and coal which has an expected finite lifetime based on the Hubbertcurve for coal and natural gas extraction. The first plan then for energy is to potentially use thesefossil fuel resources in conventional combustion power plants that follow thermodynamicscycles such as the Rankine, Brayton and Combined Cycles. The students are given specificationsfor existing power plants and are allowed to refurbish and or retrofit the components to predictenergy production. Their simulation analysis is done with a series of MATLAB® codes that

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

height was at its maximum height of sixfeet. This student suggested including stools as part of the lab equipment. Another studentsuggested including step ladders as well as a towel for leaks. The addition of stools or step-ladders would significantly reduce the portability of the classroom kits, so we plan to revise thedirections in the lab manual for the third and highest penstock height. We will revise thedirections to instruct students to raise the upper reservoir height to six feet “or as high as you cancomfortably reach.” The exact height is not critical; we simply want students to observe thegreater turbine power output and energy storage at higher reservoir heights.V. Conclusions The DESSERT project involved the creation of

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

that are required for this renewable energy-powered transition are asfollows: 1. Renewable power—wind and solar 2. Power transmission—short-distance DC links 3. Energy storage—batteries and hydrogen 4. Power conversion—electric and hydrogen-powered motorsBased on the matrix presented in Table 2, the proposed Wentworth plan will be to design teachingmaterials, including presentations and homework or project assignments, which could beintegrated into these existing courses. These materials will be given to the various coursecoordinators in an effort to have them introduced into their course materials. As these materialsare integrated into existing courses, students’ interest will be increased, and their ability to tacklea more