Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

multifacetedchallenges of the renewable energy sector. Through collaborative projects, case studies, andpractical experiments, students gain critical thinking, teamwork, and technical skills essential fortheir future careers. By embracing PBTL, educational institutions can play a pivotal role in shapingthe next generation of professionals who will drive the global transition to renewable energy.Due to the cost and time constraints associated with physical laboratory activities and projects,virtual laboratories and multimedia become appealing alternatives [6, 7, 8]. Paper [7] introduceda virtual PV power systems laboratory where students used the Cadence PSpice circuit simulatorto design and implement simple stand-alone PV power systems. Paper [8] explored the

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DuWayne Schubring, University of Florida; Ira Harkness, University of Florida; Andreas Enqvist

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Radiological Engineering Design 1 ENU 4612/4612L Nuclear Radiation Detection and Instrumentation (& Lab) 4 ENU 4630 Fundamental Aspects of Radiation Shielding 3 Technical Elective 3 Spring Senior ENU 4145 Risk Assessment for Radiation Systems 3 ENU 4192 Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Design 3 ENU 4505L Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Laboratory 1 3 ENU 4641C Applied Radiation Protection 2

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ira Harkness, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

contacthours of lecture and 15 hours of laboratory. The introduction and radiation interactions reviewnow include a contextual overview of the broader energy landscape, emphasizing the role ofradiation detection within various energy systems. In the sections on counting statistics and erroranalysis, additional content was integrated to discuss the importance of accurate radiationdetection in environmental monitoring and public health. Specifically, modules were added onthe critical role of radiation detection in tracking radioactive contaminants in the environment,monitoring radiation levels near nuclear facilities, and its application in medical diagnostics andtreatments. These additions focus on how accurate detection and error analysis can prevent

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Connii Dyar, Illinois State University; Matthew Hagaman, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

to utility-scale projects. The course meetsfour hours per week, with approximately half of the class time devoted to lecture and halfdevoted to hands-on labs. Students are assessed in part on lab reports that they complete aftereach lab.During the first half of the semester the course is focused on solar energy, primarilyphotovoltaics but also including solar thermal technologies and passive solar design principles.Labs in the course explore basic circuits, electric power and energy measurement, solar siteassessment using a variety of tools, and several labs performed on custom-built “solarphotovoltaic workstations” in the laboratory. The solar workstation labs allow measuring andplotting the I-V curve of individual photovoltaic cells and