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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P Moening, Lake Superior State University

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work explores the impacts the course hadon student understanding of energy issues. Both student work and student surveys wereexamined. Due to small class sizes, a more qualitative and in-depth approach was taken. Fromthis it was found that within the area of terminology, the concepts of power and energy causedsignificant issues for students. Furthermore, quantifying the impacts of technology from asustainability perspective, especially with respect to society and the environment, provedchallenging. With these specific areas identified, it will be up to future work to find mechanismsto address these pitfalls in subsequent offerings of this and other related courses.1. IntroductionEnergy conversion and other resource usage are foundational

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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communication skills. Future plans to evaluate theeffectiveness of the case studies in terms of learning outcomes, as well as plans to evaluate it inundergraduate architectural engineering training are also presented. 1. Introduction:Teaching a design course is challenging and differentiates from fundamental courses at different level.The fundamental courses are based on specific laws (first law of thermodynamics, heat transfer equation,radiosity technique, and so on). The textbooks usually include a large number of examples for each topic,where students use as a reference to solve their home works and exams, through memorization,understanding and application. Design courses need more analysis and evaluation, since the problems areopen-ended and

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Zimmerman, Portland State University; Timothy D. Gulzow, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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career-relatedcapabilities. For instance, the work by Felder, et al, describe instructional methods relevant todeveloping the critical skills required of modern engineering graduates.1–3 As well, Feisel andRosa’s work describe the functional role of laboratories in engineering education, including theability to meaningfully assess the objectives set forth by EC2000 in the laboratory setting.4 Dym,et al, describe the role of design in the engineering curriculum and explore project-based learningas a method for developing these engineering capabilities.5 And, Prince and Felder describeinductive teaching and learning methods that include both problem- and project-based learningapproaches.6This manuscript compliments that body of research by

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayrettin B Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineering and Technology forcareers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamental power engineeringcourses: 1. Electric Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThe first two courses have been developed and implemented under the guidance of theConsortium of Universities for Sustainable Power (CUSPTM) at University of Minnesota.This paper describes in detail the first two pilot implementations of the Power Electronics coursefor Electrical Engineering (EE) undergraduates and presents its assessment results.The pedagogical concept that was used is called “Flipped Classroom Pedagogy” in which activestudent engagement is facilitated through on-line

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Moghbelli, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran; Shahab Sabzi, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran

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important for power systems. Sometimes, unwillingoutages or using an energy source with low reliability can be harmful for electrical systems. Due toincremental fuel cost, shortage of reliability in power sources, increasing demand, and inappropriate effectsof fossil fuels on environment, demands for using renewable energy sources have been increasing [1], [2].Power generated by wind turbines and photovoltaic cells is a function of different parameters such asradiation intensity, temperature and wind speed [3]. Compounding renewable energy sources such as windpower with fossil fuels can improve this variety nature to gain controllability of power supply [2]. Hybrid power supply is a system in which different types of energy generation have been

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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used for specialproject classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. The student feedback and learningassessments for all these cases is included in the paper.BackgroundThis paper discussed a novel way to approach the teaching of Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCs) via N-Scale Model trains. A problem with teaching PLCs is that they are generally usedto control large and usually very expensive equipment. This makes developing a realistic Page 26.1597.2laboratory experience very difficult. Most labs consist of toggle switches and pushbuttons forinputs and lamps for output. An example of this type of interface is shown in Figure 1. Whilemore

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Daouda Diarra, University of the District of Columbia

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incorporated the theory ofdigital control and feedback systems, and digital communication in the design andimplementation of this project.The automated drip irrigation system will help reduce the problems associated with water wastein farming, avoid evaporation, and as a result increase food crop production.I. IntroductionThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [1], estimates that agricultureaccounts for 70% of all water consumption, compared to 20% for industry and 10% fordomestic. Critical need therefore exists to implement water conservation practices in agriculture.There is an urgent need to create strategies based on science and technology for sustainable useof water, including technical, agronomic, managerial, and

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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siteimpacts of these three systems.Different PV options: crystalline silicon (fixed-tilt), crystalline silicon (single-axis tracking), and Page 26.770.4thin film (fixed-tilt) have been tested. Each option represents a standalone system that can beASEE Annual Conference, 2015sized to use an entire available site area. Two sites are considered: part of the building roof andthe adjacent area, represented in the Figure 1. Figure 1: The roof of the building and the adjacent area.The economics of the potential systems were analyzed using an electric rate suggested by theutility company (Duke Energy), as well as incentives that are

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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reviewed and evaluated25 thermodynamics textbooks covering 1963 - 2013 [1-25]. Great majority of them are using thesame teaching approach. Only two of them are taking advantages of computational tools [9, 11].Three relatively new techniques in teaching are as follows: Page 26.169.2CONCEPTUAL-BASED LEARNING VS. CALCULATION-BASED LEARNINGThe responsibilities of engineers are usually designing systems. In majority of cases, the designprocess involves some sort of calculation. That is why traditionally engineering education heavilyemphasized the calculation techniques. Until 90s this approach was reasonable and perfectlyfitted the requirements of

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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energy producers from wind. However,current level of efficiencies of small-scale wind turbines have limited the use of wind turbines asthey are not economically feasible. Polar vortex in 20131 proved that wind turbines can becomecost beneficial during unexpected energy demands. Additionally, rise in wind energy productionthroughout the United States made USA as the world leader in wind power production 1.However, many turbines do not always operate at their maximum efficiency. This could be dueto a number of factors including the wind turbine blade design. In previous studies researcherswere able to increase wind power output by 40-60% 4 by designing a shrouding system that couldamplify incoming wind velocity. The Equation below shows that

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Pytel, CREATE and Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR

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. Additionally, the school has mechanics labfeaturing several decommissioned wind turbines for mechanical maintenance exercises as well asindustrial scale hydraulics trainers and welding shop.The prerequisites for the program include WR121 Writing, CAS133 Basic ComputerSkills/Microsoft Office, MTH95 Intermediate Algebra and college level reading.Table 1 shows the course matrix for the current Renewable Energy Technology Program atColumbia Gorge Community College Number Course Name Credits First Year EET 111 Basic Electronics 1: DC Circuit Analysis 5 MEC 121 Mechanical Power 1

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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courseofferings that will retain favorable elements of the flipped classroom. Page 26.1345.2The Place of this Course in our Electric Power ConcentrationOur department offers four concentration areas to EE majors, and approximately one third ofthem choose the Electric Power concentration1. (The other concentration areas include DigitalSystems, Electronics and Devices, and Communications and Signal Processing. ComputerEngineering is a separate major offered within our department.) In order to complete the ElectricPower concentration, students must take Power System Analysis 1 and three electives, chosenfrom: 1. Linear Control Systems (a required

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Courtney RC Shirvani, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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, Engineering,Agriculture, and Mathematics) educators provide general enrichment activities, there are a veryfew that are focused on the topics of bioenergy and bioproducts with a multidisciplinaryapproach. By training educators (grades 6-16), it is anticipated that the students at middle andhigh schools, and four year colleges will not only be reached, but also become more aware ofgreenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and the deleterious effects arising due to dependenceon foreign oil. During the one-week summer institute on Bioenergy and Bioproducts, held at theUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore, educators across STEAM participated. The twoobjectives of the BEAT program are: 1) to provide a systems-perspective in renewable energywith a

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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engineering and engineeringeducation outreach. [Science, Technology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Education, andMath] 2 There are many university programs in place supporting Science, Technology,Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach as a result of the former NSF GK-12 OutreachProgram.14 Therefore, these programs can serve as an excellent gateways to promoting energyengineering and engineering education which can easily be incorporated. Examples of such willbe presented later in the paper.Energy engineering and engineering education are two, very important and underrepresentedfields. The Model has three components as shown in Figure 1: Energy Engineering, K-12Engineering Education Outreach, and Academics. 2 These three areas are used to provide a

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps

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Zeeh1 1. Students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 2. U.S. Navy, former students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 3. Professors, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, MEProf. Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine Dr. Daniel M. Martinez received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester in western New York. He continued there to pursue a Ph.D., and after qualifying for entry into the program left for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland to conduct his graduate laboratory research. At Goddard he studied nucleation phenomenon, specifically vapor to particle conversion of metals in a gas evaporation condensation chamber. At the end of his Ph.D. work, Daniel became

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rim Razzouk, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Ambika Prasad Adhikari, Arizona State University

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, selected from different institutions, attended the trainingworkshops. They engaged in a 10 day long program that comprised an array of training moduleson basic and advanced technical topics (e.g., installation of solar PV system), hands-on exercises,non-technical (e.g., gender inclusion), and educational games to reinforce specific conceptstaught in the training. The process of curriculum development was based on specific set oflearning objectives, which motivated the development of the assessments. A framework based onKirkpatrick’s evaluation model was used for the assessment and evaluation of the trainingintervention. This framework consists of four different focus areas: 1) reaction assessment:measures the participants’ perception of and

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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toperform Data Analysis. Confidentiality of the end users’ data is protected by mutual trust.Maintaining trust and security is paramount. Individual consumers are rightfullyconcerned about potential data breaches. Because users are typically unfamiliar withrigorous industry standards, utilization of such systems must be accompanied by adetailed explanation of the protocols in place that ensure data security, hence education(including consumer education) is an important part of any large-scale deployment3, 4.An intermediary known as a XMPP Service Broker is used to authorize access for users,applications, and devices to exchange information. Figure 1 represents this informationexchange. XMPP also provides built-in security, which includes encryption

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

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engineering.The investigation of industry needs was mainly carried out by two senior students at the Mastersprogram with experience and skill in similar investigations under supervision of an AssociateProfessor at the university, and by the author of this Paper. It was decided to perform theinvestigation using a combination of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.To cover a wide range of companies, 30 companies in three categories were included: 1. Manufacturing industries using a lot of energy, e.g. paper and steel industries (examples: Ovako, Sandvik, SSAB, Holmen Paper). 2. Energy producers/owners of power plants and small companies working with e.g. renewable energy or technologies for energy savings (examples: Vattenfall

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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that of the thermal energy at the lower temperature. Based onthe first law of thermodynamics, 1 kJ of electricity, chemical energy of fuel, thermal energy at500°C, and thermal energy at 50°C are basically equal. But in reality their economic values arenot the same. Therefore, it is vital to find a methodology to evaluate thermal systems not onlybased on the amount of energy conversion but also the actual value of energy. This approach iscalled exergy.Introduction When the author took Thermodynamics I and II courses as an undergraduate student about 20years ago, the topic of exergy analysis, also known as the availability analysis or the second lawof thermodynamics analysis, was not a part of the syllabus. In fact, when the author asked

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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deregulation have created the frameworkfor the development of environmentally conscious distributed power generation, such as: wind,solar/photovoltaic (PV), geothermal, wave and tide energy, and fuel cells (FC), with zero (ornear zero) pollutant emissions. Given this rapid progress in renewable energy systems utilization,industry demand of trained professionals with adequate knowledge in this area increased as well.1-3, 6 Due to these facts together with the interest of keeping students abreast of the currentscientific and technological developments and trends, we believed that it was important andtimely to include renewable energy projects in senior project design courses in our DrexelUniversity Engineering Technology program. 6, 29, 30 Future

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University

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, innovation suffers and emergingengineering students are left with a skill gap which employers are limited by their resources tofill4, 7-8. Therefore, in order to fill gap and create the next generation of innovative engineering,universities must adjust current engineering curriculum and find a balance between engineeringdisciplines and practical experience. Over the past decade many universities have adjusting curriculums to develop studentsinto T- Shape professionals, professionals who are highly trained in a single discipline, but havethe capability of communicating, understanding, and working with people from a variety of otherareas3-4, 9. Figure 1 represents a diagram that clearly defines the qualities of a T-shaped

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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the applications of an electrical field. Piezoelectric energyharvesting uses the direct effect and kp, k33, d33, d31, g33 are the characterizations of thepiezoelectric material properties. The k factor, referred to as a piezoelectric coupling factor, istypical way to conveniently and directly measure the overall strength of the electromechanicaleffect [1-4].Piezoelectric energy harvesting is a method that translates mechanical energy into electricalenergy by straining a piezoelectric material [5]. Strain or deformation of a piezoelectric materialcauses charge separation across the device, producing an electric field and resulting in a voltagedrop proportional to the stress applied. The oscillating system is typically a cantilever

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Lucian Ionel Cioca, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania

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energy has been marked by four broad trends: (1) risingconsumption and a transition from traditional sources of energy (e.g., wood, dung, agriculturalresidues) to commercial forms of energy (e.g., electricity, fossil fuels); (2) steady improvementin the power and efficiency of energy technologies; and (3) a tendency (at least for most of the20th century) toward fuel diversification and de-carbonization, especially for electricityproduction; and (4) reducing pollution emissions1-16. These trends have largely been positive.However, the rate of technology improvement has not been sufficient to keep pace with thenegative consequences of rapid growth in energy demand. The task, then, is not so much tochange course as it is to accelerate progress

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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). Alsoincluded are improved operational procedures and approaches that were implemented that helpeddevelop energy awareness for operators and that could change energy wasting practices.Lastly, a discussion is presented on how improvements could be implemented at the facility withspecific lessons learned on how to develop a practical and realistic strategy to save energy at thisfacility. The undergraduate engineering student who were part of this project had significantopportunities for learning in virtually all areas of the effort. A summary of student benefits is alsolisted, with how students were able to interact with other business personnel, and technicalspecialists.1) Background:This paper is a continuation of work initially documented in the

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University; Steve Szablya, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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. Project Genesis and Community NeedMuhuru Bay, Kenya is a fishing village located on the shores of Lake Victoria, close to theTanzanian border. Although a few small shops in the business district of Muhuru Bay areconnected to the national grid, the vast majority of households are not. Most people rely on smallsingle-wick kerosene lamps (see Figure 1) and flashlights or candles for lighting. Kerosenelamps are hazardous, noxious, expensive and produce low-quality light of generally less than 20lumens, which is inadequate for studying or reading3. Approximately 4000 people live in thegreater Muhuru Bay area, most of them surviving on a few dollars per day. Figure 1. A typical kerosene lamp, fabricated from a used aerosol canister. A quarter is shown

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Philip W Swanson, University of Southern Maine; Kevin Michael Wacker, University of Southern Maine

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for research and educational use in the future.Relatively inexpensive common materials and simple manufacturing processes demonstrated thatusing a parabolic dish to concentrate solar radiation onto a tiny 1/2 cm2 multi-junction solar cellchip would produce an electrical output greater than 8 watts. Excess heat generated is dissipatedvia a heat sink assembly the solar cell chip is bonded to. The system is made up from a scalableparabolic mirror, a microprocessor controlled dual-axis tracking mechanism which is guided by afour-quadrant home-made light sensor, and the multi-junction solar cell assembly including itsheat sink. The parabolic mirror is designed by combining strips of off-the-shelf aluminumcoated polycarbonate mirror material, all

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University

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present the development of our educational DCmicrogrid platform which includes popular renewable energy sources and hybrid storagesystems. This lab-scale platform provided an educational environment for senior students andgraduate students to take part in laboratory experiments and to understand and develop new ideasfor DC power system applications. I. Introduction Power system planning and its design are the major challenges of the future power system [1]-[3]. Recently, DC microgrid and hybrid DC power systems have gained a lot of popularity andinterest. The importance of the DC power system is not only because of the fact that most of therenewable energy sources such as solar and fuel cell have a DC output but also becauseimplementation

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant

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as enticing to prospective freshmen, transfer students, engineeringunderclassmen, and project sponsors. Historically, the capstone program has focused on productrealization, emphasizing application of design and manufacturing skills in response to clientneeds [11]. This paper explores the feasibility of housing energy conservation projects withinour capstone course model, even though the final product is detailed design documentation ratherthan finished hardware. A typical schedule of course activities is laid out in Tables 1 and 2. Page 26.357.3Table 1. Overview of 1st Semester in Capstone SequenceWeek Formal Advisor

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter; Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Anthony Zusack, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Emily Carol Rosales, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI

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specific altitude are compared. The error barsrepresent the average of maximum and minimum readings from the location it appears with. Total average power readings for all experiments per altitude can be seen in Table 1below. Table 1 above shows the average data collected from each altitude and the corresponding control data. The left of each group is the data from the different altitudes and right is the control. Error bars are presented as the average Max/Min of each location on the corresponding days.The location data seen on the x-axis refers to both the location itself and the correspondingcontrol data (taken at the same time), with intermittent cloud interference on the 533ft and 700ftlocation. The data ranges

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ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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26.520.31969, the first commercially successful PLC was made in 1973 by Michael Greenberg. PLCsfunction with one of the following, but not limited to programming languages, Ladder Logic,ASEE Annual Conference, 2015Function Block Logic, and Structured Text (1). These are accessed by either the LED screen orcomputer interface. The interface may be an LED display on the front of the device. While thismay seem similar to a VFD, there are several differences. The primary difference is that PLCsare not limited to just motors. Through a MODBUS cable PLCs can send and receive data fromdifferent machines (2). This difference combined with equipment like occupancy sensors allowsfor a higher level of customization of building and machining equipment.In our case