Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

response receivedRECONNECTDELAY = 0 # Reconnect delay# Tank Fill Simulation ConstantsWATER_HEIGHT_ADDR = 0x0000PUMP_SPEED_ADDR = 0x0001SET_POINT_ADDR = 0x0002TANK_DIAMETER = 0.25 # Diameter of tank (m)TANK_HEIGHT = 0.3 # Height of tank (m)TAU = 25 # Time constant of out flow of tank (s)MAX_IN_FLOW = 0.5 # Maximum input flow rate to tank (kg/s)TIME_STEP = 0.1 # Simulation time step (s)PLC_MAX_PUMP_SPEED = 10000 # Maximum pump speed (PLC)PLC_MAX_WATER_HEIGHT = 10000 # Maximum water height (PLC)class App(tk.Tk):def __init__(self):tk.Tk.__init__(self)# Attributesself.adapter = Noneself.client = Noneself.t = None# App Windowself.title(’Tank Fill Modbus’)self.exiting = Falseself.log = tk.Text(self, state=’disabled’, width=80, height=24, wrap=’char

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Nicholas Velatini; Theodore Orrin Grosch, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

commuter.With the current technology available at a low enough cost, the system can be altered to optimizelight times.With the existing infrastructure within most city intersections, a smart traffic light system can beimplemented. By utilizing the current sensors in/ above the roadways, the inputs of the computerare existing and can be tapped into. The computer of choice will have a specific programcontaining relevant algorithm(s) to interpret the input data and output to the lights at an ever-changing interval. Many of the sensed lights have been programmed given the average traffic flowof the adjoining road per day, whereas the smart system will sense each part of the intersectionand adjust the timing accordingly. Utilizing wireless communications

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

values displayed • True RMS values determined • Accuracy is within 5% of voltage using a digital scope as the standard • Data collection: o Minimum of 10 samples/cycle over full frequency range o Minimum of 10 cycles over full frequency rangeBased on the data collection requirement, both the sample rate (fs) and number of samples (#s)can be determined as follows. 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 • 𝑓𝑓𝑆𝑆 = 𝑓𝑓𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀 ∗ 10 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 = 100𝑘𝑘𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑓𝑓𝑆𝑆 100𝑘𝑘𝑠𝑠𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 • 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 (𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Silveira Madani, Mauá Institute of Technology; Andressa Corrente Martins, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia ; Leonardo Oneda Galvani, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia; Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira M.S., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

can be conducted. The proposal consisted ofrecording the number of encoder pulses over 3 seconds, a period sufficient to stabilizethe system. Data analysis will be approached in four ways: two analytical analyses,using position and velocity data, and two computational techniques, using MatLabsoftware with the same data sets. At the end of the tests, the following data wererecorded: Figure 14 — Graph of position tests. With the recorded data, the units of the quantities were defined to reduce theprocessing needed in the microcontroller. Thus, the speed unit will be pulses per second(pulses/s) and position in pulses (pulses). Starting with the speed analysis, the data was processed, arriving at

Conference Session

Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

Systems Teaching Methodology Utilizing Analytical and Experimental Approaches,” in Proc. of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007, Honolulu, HI, USA, [Online], available https://peer.asee.org/2617. [Accessed Jan. 19, 2024].[7] S. Kiefer, “Preparing Mechanical Engineering Students for Senior Design Projects with Electronics Components,” in Proc. of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007, Honolulu, HI, USA, [Online], available https://peer.asee.org/2873. [Accessed Jan. 19, 2024].

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation Division (INST)

developed as part of the requirements for a Senior CapstoneDesign Project course for the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Kennesaw StateUniversity. The Senior Capstone Design Project course is designed to align with the ABET ETACstudent outcomes (1-5) for baccalaureate electrical/electronic(s) programs. The course encouragesthe development of original innovative projects ideas that seek to address societal needs, and thatmay be suitable for further development into commercial products. The MouseHead project designteam consisted of two senior students, one of whom served as the team leader. The entrepreneurial value added to this Capstone course included teaching students how toapply economic methods in cost and revenue