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UPRM CHEM E Sustainable Energy Demos, Workshops, Town Hall Meetings, etc.: Working the Pipeline

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

Center Director. His pioneering work in the areas of biodiesel, fuel cells and other renewable strategies and technologies is widely recognized in Puerto Rico. His annual research funding is approximately $175,000 mostly from Federal Agencies (DOE, DHS) and Sloan Foundation.Prof. Efrain O’Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Efran O’Neill-Carrillo is a professor of power engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). He holds a Ph.D. (Arizona State), an M.S.E.E. (Purdue), and a B.S.E.E. (UPRM). His profes- sional interests include energy policy, sustainable energy, distributed generation, power quality, social and ethical implications of engineering, and technology. He has authored or co

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Challenges in Developing a New Energy Engineering Major

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

, nuclear, biological and catalytic. Students also choose departmental electivesfrom courses such as green energy engineering and environmental compliance, hydrogen andfuel cell technology, materials for energy applications, physical processes in energy engineering,and air pollutants from combustion sources. Professional electives allow students to gainexposure to business, legal and ethical issues related to energy. Technical electives can be chosento provide specialization or breadth and depth in renewable or non-renewable energy and/ormechanical or chemical aspects of energy. This paper discusses the program, the rationale in developing the program, and the detailsof the novel curriculum.Introduction World population and energy

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A Computer Simulation Project on Underground Heat Pumps

Conference Session: Innovative Energy Projects
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Design of Alternative Energy Systems Project 3 Design of Cold Geothermal Systems Due Monday, March 28, 2011People for Ethical Energy (a consumer advocacy group) is concerned with the pricing of coldgeothermal heating and cooling systems. PEE is most concerned if these systems actually payfor themselves through natural gas savings as advertised by the installers. They have hired theengineering firm of Bénard and Somerton to provide a comparative cost analysis betweenconventional heating and cooling systems and cold geothermal systems. Two associates of thefirm have been assigned to beta test the analysis package developed by the firm. The teamshould consider one or two of the following

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Integration of System Thinking, Engineering Reasoning, and Decision-making Skills in Design of Thermal Systems Course

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

students is to read the document on thedesign of General Electric (GE) H-turbine system12 and submit a memo identifying anddiscussing the design process, rational for design changes, testing and validating thedesign. The last lecture on this part deals with formation of design team, importance ofteamwork skills and understanding of team dynamics. In addition, responsibilities of anengineer as a professional are discussed in terms of codes and standards, ethics, andimpact on society.Selection and design of components of thermal systems Many thermal systems share common components such as pumps, fans,compressors, heat exchangers, turbines, etc. Six lecture periods are used to discussselection and design of pumps, fans, compressors, heat

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Addressing the Broader Impacts of Engineering through a General Education Course on Global Energy Issues

Conference Session: New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

GenEd curriculum 8. Although eachuniversity may have different requirements for GenEd, a survey of the American Association ofColleges and Universities identifies common themes, including science, global studies,technology, sustainability, and others 7. We maintain that the class described can be tailored tomeet a General Education requirement at many institutions. The course also is well suited foraddressing the ABET expectations that students understand the broader impacts of engineering.Practically speaking, it is our claim that energy is also an excellent topic for extending STEMeducation into the realm of social, cultural, economic, environmental, ethical, and other domains.Energy is clearly a subject for scientific and engineering study

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An Overview: Applied Interdisciplinary Renewable Energy Projects

Conference Session: Innovative Energy Projects
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

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Designing and Building Competitive Hybrid Electric Racing Vehicles as a Valued Teaching and Learning Method for Undergraduate Engineering Students: A Two-year Review with a Projection of Future Plans

Conference Session: Innovative Energy Projects
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

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Small-scale Smart Grid Construction and Analysis

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas; Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas; Jonathan M. S. Mattson, University of Kansas; Christopher D. Depcik
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

sustainability draws from others mentioned in the literature4-6 and illustrates the application of engineering techniques in solving real-world problems by Page 25.1161.2holistically approaching the situation from five vectors of success: energy, environment,education, economics and ethics. Each of these concepts individually addresses specific aspectsof sustainability, shaped by the confluence of the ideals of people, planet, and prosperity.Moreover, it is through the multi-leveled application of the vectors of success that the studentshave developed the means to