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Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; ZHOU ZHANG, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #6364Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Mi-crosoft KinectMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMr. ZHOU ZHANGDr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 23.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Microsoft KinectAbstractMany experiments conducted in engineering and science laboratories involve the acquisition ofrange data such as linear or angular position

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Faraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer

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Paper ID #6280Wireless RobotDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMr. Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Mohamad Mustafa is a professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Savannah State University (SSU). He has six years of industrial experience prior to teaching at SSU. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.Mr. Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State UniversityFaraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer Yousuf is a graduate of Savannah Christian High School and will be attending the Georgia Institute

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.; Derek W. Edens

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Paper ID #6926Remote Circuit Design Labs with Analog DiscoveryDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMr. Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.Mr. Derek W. Edens I am a Senior studying Electronics Engineering Technology at Savannah State University. I earned an Associates Degree from Savannah Technical College. Currently, I am the President of the IEEE Student Chapter at Savannah State College and served as the founding Chairman of Savannah Technical College’s IEEE Student Chapter. Areas of interest include but are not limited to Autonomous Robotic Applications, UAV,Optics,and Electromechanical Security

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth E. Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus

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Paper ID #5846Portable Photovoltaic Laboratory for In-Service Teacher WorkshopsProf. Kenneth E. Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus Kenneth Dudeck is an associate professor of Electrical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University located in Hazleton, Pa. He has been teaching Electrical, Computer, and Electrical Technology Engineer- ing Courses for the past 25 years.Dr. Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus Page 23.971.1 c American Society

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Paper ID #6040REMOTE DEMONSTRATION OF PACKAGINGProf. Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Engineering Technology and director of the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 24 years. He consults for industry on process control, packaging machinery system control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for 15 years at vari- ous capacities

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Instrumentation Technical Session III

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Paper ID #6767LabVIEW and Arduino as a gateway to PLC programmingDr. Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Wesley B. Williams is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Con- struction Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Williams joined the de- partment in 2011, teaching courses in the mechanical engineering technology and electrical engineering technology undergraduate programs as well the facilities management graduate program. His research interests include additive manufacturing, instrumentation, controls, and lapping. His

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Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Xiaohui Yuan, University of North Texas; David Adam Harden; Yang Lu

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Paper ID #7953Cross-Domain Integration of home automation, entertainment, and e-Healthusing Wireless Sensor NetworkDr. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the ISGRIN research lab and actively incorporating undergraduate research activities as part of final project requirements in several undergrad- uate junior and senior level courses dealing with sensors, instrumentation, and microprocessor hardware and software. Her research interest includes wireless

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thiruparan Balachandran, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeffrey Walck, Middle Tennessee State University

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Paper ID #7880Remote Humidity and Temperature Real-Time Monitoring System for theStudy of the After-Ripening Process in SeedsMr. Thiruparan Balachandran, Middle Tennessee State University Thiruparn is graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University and pressuring MS degree in En- gineering Technology concentration .He has his BS degree in Engineering Physics. He is interested in Embedded system .he has published several conference papers. He can be researched by email at: bt2t@mtmail.mtsu.eduDr. Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University Saleh M. Sbenaty is currently a professor of engineering technology at

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Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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tied to licensed technology related to applicators and delivery protocols for cancer treatments. Page 23.765.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Instrumentation to Facilitate Learning in a First Bio-potentials CourseAbstractEngineering students in a new bioelectricity course, at both graduate and undergraduate levels,were provided the opportunity to measure bio-potential signals from their own person.Implementation of such an active approach was hypothesized to enhance the motivation to learnand to facilitate exploration of bio

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

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-controlled ignition mechanism; (2) a programmable valve that allows control of oxygen flowduring the ignition phase and throughout the demonstration process; (3) temperature and pressuresensors inside the rocket chamber to monitor the behavior of the system and allow computationof resulting thrust; and (4) a data acquisition board for interfacing the various components. Thesystem can be assembled in five minutes and is fully controlled by software via push buttons in aLabVIEW™ programming environment. This paper documents the major system componentsand discusses test results.IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are vital to Americancompetitiveness, yet relatively few students obtain a STEM bachelor’s degree. While

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Remzi Seker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Electrical Engineering Technology at UCF till August of 2010 when he moved to Daytona State College. He has presented numerous papers at various conferences and is the author of more than 100 technical articles. His research interests include digital simulation, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, system identification and adaptive control. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and Tau Beta PiDr. Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M UniversityDr. Remzi Seker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Seker is Professor of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach campus. His interest areas are cybersecurity, outreach, and edu- cation

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Tanima Zaman, Ivy Tech Community College, Northwest

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Paper ID #6116Undefined Obstacle Avoidance and Path PlanningProf. Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Engineering Technology and director of the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 24 years. He consults for industry on process control, packaging machinery system control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for fifteen years at var

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Paper ID #6737A Simple Laboratory Exercise Introducing PhotovoltaicsDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow Herb Hess received the PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1993. He then joined the Uni- versity of Idaho where he is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His interests are in power electronics, broadly construed, to benefit the people of the Inland Pacific Northwest. Page 23.104.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A

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Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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can be a dedicated process control course or integrated into an existing course suchas fluid power, electronic control technology, or industrial automation. Regardless ofhow and when, it is critical that the Engineering Technology graduate have a workingunderstanding of programmable logic controllers.The above paragraph that begins with the phrase “The junior level applied processcontrol engineering course” pinpoints why the cost savings is significant – the PLCmodules were designed and fabricated by the students! While it is important to providegraduates with PLC familiarization, purchasing vendor supplied “training systems” canbe financially challenging. The in-text image displays one these modules.This manuscript has discussed a successful

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Robert Alfaro

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Paper ID #7789Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, PomonaRobert Alfaro Page 23.263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeThe microprocessor sequence courses are among the important and challenging courses thatstudents take in the electronics, computer, and biomedical engineering curriculum; these coursesalso lay the foundation for capstone senior projects. The practical, but abstract, programmingconcepts in embedded