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Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

equipment provides real- life scenarios that will give the Buffalo State Electrical Engineering Technology students a situational learning environment that provides a better understanding of what to expect once in a career; one such example is generator synchronization.  These experiments, though performed in the school learning environment, provide students the opportunity to discuss scenarios with industry personnel on a higher level of understanding than those who are only learning in a strictly theoretical or computer modeling situation; we are using a real life connection schedule, wiring diagrams, dynamic loads, and SCADA software to monitor the various modules and make engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the team member’s experiences.The data considered here show interesting aspects of current and former team member’sperspective. The students generally wanted a formal collegiate competition experience; felt thatthe Formula Hybrid competition would be helpful in their career ambitions, but they alsoindicated that they had little to no knowledge of hybrid vehicle technology before joining theteam. Page 25.408.12Written responses are overwhelmingly positive. The students directly saw the benefit from thehands-on experience and definitely felt that participating on the team and attending thecompetition was extremely valuable.Here are averaged data

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Ken Starcher, West Texas A&M University; Pam Groce, Texas State Energy Conservation Office

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

100 Colonia Home 50 0 Page 25.464.9 Fig. 5 Energy Demand and Estimated Power Supply for a Typical 1000 SF Colonia Home3. Team Selection & Training:To identify and expose high school students to engineering, in general, and alternative energy, inparticular, the Science Academy of South Texas10, was chosen as the target high school thatfocuses on math and science career fields. The Science Academy, as it is popularly known here,is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School known for its excellence in education. Twentytwo students

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College; Anthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Later on, as financial situation permitted, we addedsome additional equipment. The list of original equipment used in the laboratory design is givenin Table 2. The overall cost of equipping 8 laboratory work stations was $22,340 that wasfunded from Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act funding. Table 2. List of the PV Laboratory EquipmentEquipment Source Quantity Price per each (US$)6W monocrystalline Si panel SunWize 8 74.505W polycrystalline Si panel BP Solar 8 69.505W amorphous Si panel

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

like to have experimented also with a model of the system. Bymodel, he meant a simulation, as electrical students are quite familiar using simulation software Page 25.1195.7packages to preview system operation and performance. The author believes this would be ahelpful supplement to the lab learning experience.Two students asked that they be invited to participate further in the lab development beyondthese initial experiments. Their enthusiasm stemmed from their enhanced learning experienceand encouragement to think and „color outside the lines‟, and their interest in the technologiesinvolved from a career perspective.Impact on Final Lab

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

five original or modified classroom activities that have been used in th7 grade pre-algebra. Activities, their engineering connection, the curriculum connection, andimpact on students’ understanding of engineering will be presented. In the final portions of thepaper, pre- and post-survey data will be presented to show the impact that the IMPACT LAprogram and these activities had on the students.1. Introduction K-12 classrooms typically focus on developing student’s math, reading, and writingskills, while subjects such as engineering are neglected. Without basic knowledge of engineeringand design concepts, high school graduates are less likely to pursue careers in technical fields.Furthermore, many students lose interest in math because

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to around 400 students through laboratories, seminars, short courses anddemonstrations.Support of the University mission The SEI directly helps UPRM’s mission of preparing students to contribute towards asustainable society and also in the never-ending mission of preparing rounded professionals, witha holistic perspective of their careers and their professional responsibility to society. In particularthe SEI is aligned to the following institutional goal “To provide excellent service that willcontribute to the sustainable and balanced development of our society.” The SEI modules as a group address all 9 university’s student learning outcomes, thusproviding a context to deepen general education skills (as seen on Table 1). By

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

ingreenhouse gas emissions. In order to implement renewable energy in projects, qualifiedpersonnel take a very important role in planning and design prior to project implementation.Education and training of workforce who will be involved in the projects is important and shouldbe taken into account when investments are considered to execute projects, so that there will bequalified personnel. In preparing students for their future career, real-world experiences andhands-on training is an important part of their education. Research projects and laboratories areexcellent teaching aids for providing students with opportunities to implement the theory theylearn in class. Educating the younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources isvital to

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. In theother hand, Florida has committed to reducing greenhouse gases emissions, increasingenergy efficiency and removing market barriers to renewable energy technologies. Infact, Florida is positioned to become a national leader in solar energy use after State of Page 25.3.3 2California. The 2009 Alternate Energy (AE) Workforce Profile published by GreenforceFlorida6 drew several conclusions:  Alternative Energy (AE) educational programs are limited in Florida;  Florida should fast track the creation of AE career pathways;  Institutions should work together in concert with existing

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy in society and to equip students with the knowledgenecessary to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments or programeducational objectives: become valuable contributors in addressing society’s energy needs anddemands; successful leaders in advancing the technology and management of energy; innovators Page 25.295.3and entrepreneurs in the energy sector; and educators, practicing engineers, and national leaderson energy and associated environmental, health and safety, and policy and economics issues.The program integrates skill sets in the physical sciences (chemistry, engineering, mathematicsand physics) and social

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4039: PYROLYTIC CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO BIOCHAR,BIOCRUDE, AND ELECTRICITYDr. David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University David Domermuth is a professor at Appalachian State University where he has been teaching for 22 years. His career began in metals manufacturing and has shifted to furniture and now industrial design. Domer- muth teaches the engineering aspects of product design. He has three degrees in mechanical engineering and has lived abroad for five years. His research focus is alternative energy, beginning with ocean geother- mal, and moving to biomass pyrolosis. His primary hobby is road biking with 30 years of riding in the Appalachian mountains

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Phillip Barnett, York College of Pennsylvania; Paul Isaac Deysher, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and courses in the areas of renewable energy and power system. This is becausethere is and will be demand of power engineers knowledgeable in renewable energy and conversiontechnologies. Aside from the field of power engineering, energy industries are also looking for engineerswith renewable energy background because of the predicted high growth in the renewable electric energyand the public interest in cleaner energy. Most engineering students start their professional career rightafter they finish the undergraduate degree, and by providing a background in renewable energy will helpthem to research alternative energy options in their perspective professional career. Engineeringprograms around the world are trying to satisfy this need by

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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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.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy (particularly alternative energy for Illinois), foundational and appliedenvironmental science, with societal and policy issues. The strategies are twofold: 1. To train people in a broad-based environmental studies curriculum that complements our existing focused programs 2. To strengthen our research in environmental and alternative energy issuesThe programs will produce graduates prepared to meet these challenges via careers in industry,small business, federal, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGO),and academic research. The Initial work of the ESE Institute was the development of world-class comprehensive and competitive undergraduate programs in Interdisciplinary EnvironmentalStudies and

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Pradeep K. Behera, University of the District of Columbia; Abiose Adebayo, University of the District of Columbia; Xueqing Song, University of the District of Columbia; Mademba Cisse, University of the District of Columbia; Ismael DJibril Boureima, University of the District of Columbia; Ashish Bhandari, University of the District of Columbia; Mekonnen Hailegiorgis, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she received her Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years, and an Associate Professor at Tennessee Technological University for seven years prior to joining the University of the District of Columbia in the Fall of 2001. Ososanya is interested in new applications for VLSI, MEMS, parallel

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl J. Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Dwight Harold Thomas Jr.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-2997: TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND CLASS EXPERIENCES WITHON-DEMAND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT IN AN ELECTRIC MACHINESCOURSEDr. Carl J. Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Carl J. Spezia is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the Depart- ment of Technology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC). He joined the program in1998 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. His in- dustrial assignments included power system modeling, power systems protection, and substation design. He received his M.S

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, power systems, control and power electron- ics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education. During his career, Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or Co