Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Gregory Mason, Seattle University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1543: DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS IN INTRODUCTION TO THER-MODYNAMICS COURSETeodora Rutar, Seattle University Teodora Rutar Shuman is a Paccar Associate Professor at Seattle University, Department of Mechanical Engineering. She received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Belgrade University, Yugoslavia, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. She pursues research in electro-mechanical systems for sustainable processing of microalgae. email: teodora@seattleu.eduGregory Mason, Seattle University Page 22.434.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Sugg, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division; John V Fishell, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) ; Arman Hovakemian, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1796: NAVY METROLOGY ENGINEERING CENTER STEM OUT-REACH THROUGH THE STEP PROGRAM: CHALLENGES, LESSONSLEARNED AND APPLICATION TO DOD STRATEGYDouglas Sugg, Navy -NSWC Corona CA Doug Sugg is the Department Head of Product Engineering Assessement at the Corona Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.John V Fishell,JD, John Victor Fishell, President, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) John V. Fishell retired from his position as Technical Director of NSWC, Corona Division, Corona, CA in 2008 after 36 years of service. He holds a Juris Doctorate in Law from California Southern Law School and a BSEE from the University of Texas, El Paso along with two Certficates in Management from the

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Matthew Nathaniel Bruer, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

experiments to calibrate an automotive fuel injector. A schematic of the test benchis shown on page 2 of this handout.The target engine conditions for this lab are: V-6 Engine, <290> hp at <6500> rpm.Experiment:1. Before coming into the lab, pre-calculate the injection period necessary to model the target engine speed and the required fuel flow rate for the engine specified above. Also, conduct an uncertainty analysis so that you have some reasonable collection volumes and times in mind.2. Use the volume collection method, along with the Fuel Injector Test Bench, to calibrate your fuel injector over a reasonable range of pulse widths. To insure repeatability, repeat each test two times (for a total of three trials

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 22.250.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessment of a Laboratory Oriented Study CurriculumAbstract Utilizing real-world problems as a stimulus for student learning is not at all new and hasbeen in practice for a very long time. Wilkerson & Gijselaers have defined Problem-basedlearning as minds-on, hands-on, focused, experiential learning. The artistic science ofmeasurement and control is normally referred to as Experimentation and Instrumentation. Thevaried attributes of physical systems are usually measured using well designed instruments. Avery short list may include the measurement of voltage, current, resistance, inductance,capacitance, frequency, pressure