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Conference Session
Innovative Energy Projects
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
/thayerschool/sets/72157626513266429/ ; last accessed January 1, 201217) Goff, R. and Terpenny, J; Capstone Design, Mechanical Engineering Project or Personnel Management challenge?; ASEE Annual Conference and Convention Proceedings, 2006, paper #167618) Personal verbal communication between the author and one of the Formula HybridTM competition judges during the 2010 competition event at Loudon, New Hampshire19) Schuster, P., Davol, A., Mello, J.; Student Competitions – Benefits and Challenges, ASEE Annual Conference and Convention Proceedings, 2006, paper #183520) Chang, I, et al; Designing and manufacturing of Formula SAE-Hybrid racecar for a new engineering education program, 2010 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion
Conference Session
Innovative Energy Projects
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Jian Peng He, Western Michigan University; Ryan Kamm; Saleem Hason Hinton; Brandon De Young
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
two semester capstone design projectinvolving design of a product or process, analysis, simulation, prototype, fabrication, assembly,testing and assessment of design. Students are required to utilize current technical tools to solvethe chosen problem. Results of such projects are presented as written report, and publicpresentation of the overall project. They also use project management tools to plan and trackproject progress. Typically in the two semester project, students complete the design andanalysis of the subject in first semester, and fabrication and development of the prototype oractual system during the second semester. Recognizing the value for student practices inresponding to real-world needs, expectations, and constraints
Conference Session
Projects in Alternative Energy
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
gasifiers. Three groups have created experiments to measure agricultureimprovements though soil amended with biochar. One very excited group, used biochar toamend the lightweight soil for green roof systems. The results were encouraging. Currentlystudents are also investigating biochar as a water filter media. The author and PI of the grants hasbeen able to take an advisory role and happily watch students lead the project. Work on theseprojects usually becomes the capstone educational experience for the participants. One of thePI’s jobs is to serve as a protective screen between the giant hair ball of the universitybureaucracy and the creative spirit of the untainted students. One result of this screening was theshredding of his university credit
Conference Session
Projects in Alternative Energy
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
José Colucci Ríos P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Miriam del Rosario Fontalvo
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
Initiative (SEI) of the CIVIS project strives to contribute to thenew energy workforce development efforts at UPRM. The SEI started in 2008 to providestudents a sustainable learning context in which they could learn about sustainable energy, getmotivated with the work in the area and a obtain a global perspective of their education inengineering. Within this context students are also expected to deepen their general educationskills, since they need a holistic perspective to better grasp sustainable energy concepts. The SEIillustrates some of the educational opportunities not only in energy economics, but also in theintegration of social issues in the analysis of a sustainable future. The SEI initiative has threemain areas: 1. A module-based
Conference Session
Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
EngineersWithout Borders and Engineering for Change (E4C), which they could use to give them someideas for potential technologies.Approximately 3 lecture periods were devoted to the concepts of appropriate technology. Theselectures focused on the nature of appropriate technology and its characteristics (per Table 1).Two alternative energy projects that were MSU Engineering Capstone Design Projects werepresented to the students and were critiqued in the terms of satisfying the appropriate technologychecklist. The two projects are described below. Following class discussion, the students cameto the conclusion that the Connect-On-Demand Satellite Link was not an appropriate technology,while the Vaccine Refrigerator did satisfy the criteria for an appropriate
Conference Session
Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Bekir Z. Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa; Ulan Dakeev, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
schemes as advanced senior (capstone) design projects to be developed to monitor and control frequency and voltage of the AC grid.Table 1. Estimated energy output from a 10 kW Bergey Excel-S Wind Turbine at City: CedarFalls Turbine: Bergey Excel; 10 kW Loss Factor (%): 12 Tower Height: 100 feetThe objectives of a typical wind power education in a Baccalaureate degree program shouldinclude basic mathematics, physics, statistical analysis, computer programming, electricalcircuits, analog devices, digital electronics, conventional and renewable energy fundamentals,electrical machines, power electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electromechanics, measurement and protection fundamentals, power transmission lines, power
Conference Session
New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
for Engineering Education, 2012 Integration of System Thinking, Engineering Reasoning and Decision Making Skills in Design of Thermal Systems CourseAbstract Design of thermal system is in essence a Capstone design class for thermal andenergy systems. One of the major difficulties encountered by instructors in theseCapstone design courses is that many senior students do not have adequate preparation inapplying design skills such as critical thinking, engineering reasoning, and decisionmaking to successfully complete their design project. In this paper, the process ofintegrating system thinking, engineering reasoning and decision making skills intoDesign of Thermal Systems course is
Conference Session
Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
when developing design solutions. A systems approach to design involves learning thatcomplex systems cannot be optimized by simply optimizing individual sub-systems; it requiresan in-depth knowledge of how the sub-systems interact with each other32-34. It takes place after aconceptual design is established, but before the detailed design solution is completed. It requiresstudents to evaluate the architecture of the design solution and explore the inter-relationships ofits functional requirements and the operating environment.3.2 Capstone Project Design Course SequenceMET 421/422/423 (Senior Project Design) is a sequence of three-quarter capstone project designcourses required for all the BSET majors. The course focuses on planning, development
Conference Session
Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
, energy management programs, and a survey ofenergy saving opportunities in commercial and industrial facilities. Energy Control Strategiesincorporates spreadsheets, computer programs, and performance simulation software to estimateenergy savings, implementation costs, CO2 reduction, and utility cost savings with theimplementation of energy saving opportunities. Commercial and Industrial Assessmentincorporates utility analysis, on location assessment format, operation of data collectionequipment, and compiling final reports. The Capstone Project provides the real-worldexperience of the entire assessment experience.IntroductionThe sequence of seven courses teaching energy assessment of residential, commercial, and
Conference Session
Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
inengineering education — "for creating the Learning Factory, where multidisciplinary studentteams develop engineering leadership skills by working with industry to solve real-worldproblems." Page 25.295.6 The energy engineering curriculum was designed to enable students in the program tocarry out their capstone design project through The Pennsylvania State University LearningFactory. The students are able to work with teams of students from chemical, mechanical andother engineering disciples on common energy-related problems giving them broad exposure tohow they are expected to operate as part of the energy workforce. The experiences
Conference Session
Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Avinash Varma Gadiraju; Chester D. Kolodziej, Freedom Field Renewable Energy, Inc.
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
- Engineering Economy  TECH 484 – Energy Management  TECH 496 - Industrial Project Management (Capstone experience)  Three Technical Electives related to energy and the environment2.3 Student Recruitment Page 25.1008.4Due to the State of Illinois rules, all new programs must receive Board of Education approval,and as such, the two new Liberal Arts programs that were created have just received approval tobe offered. The new Technology program received approval last year, and is in its first year ofbeing offered. Recruiting for these programs is relatively simple; they are selling themselves!The