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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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introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Page 26.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone ProjectIntroductionToday, renewable energy is one of the most rapidly growing technology and commercialenterprise. In the recent decades there have been significant advances in the renewable energytechnologies, energy efficiency and

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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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University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities.Dr. Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow Dr. Beyerlein has taught at the University of Idaho for the last 27 years. He is coordinator of the college of engineering inter-disciplinary capstone design course. He is also a co-PI on a DOE sponsored Industrial Assessment Center program in which several of the student authors have been involved. Dr. Beyerlein has been active in research projects involving engine testing, engine heat release modeling, design

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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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

buildingincluding its structural, HVAC and electrical systems. Students also review and deepen theirunderstanding of architecturally related topics including special layout and building codesrequirements.Most importantly, project methodology will be discussed. We discuss the capstone designprogram from students’ point of view, and the experience earned in design, integration, and alsoin written and oral communication skills. Methodology used to evaluate the effectiveness of thecapstone design program in term of learning outcomes is also described.Introduction:The Architectural Engineering Senior Project Capstone Class (AREN 485/486) proposes to usean actual industrial facility as the basis for the senior project. The purpose of the class is toprovide

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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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the solenoid valve for therequired amount of water needed for the crops, based on the average soil moisture reading, or theagronomist remotely use the cloud data to trigger a channel by writing a specific value. The linklocated below the channel is assigned to turn on and off a solenoid valve. Sensor data arecollected using wireless communication to avoid loose running signal wires and cables in thefield.This is a one semester senior capstone project, involving four electrical engineering students.Senior Capstone Projects represent the culmination of the educational experience, integrating theclassroom with real world problems. The students handle open ended engineering problemswhose solutions require a synthesis of engineering knowledge

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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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undergraduate electrical engineering capstone project at SeattleUniversity in which the students gained first-hand experience designing and implementing anoff-grid solution in an LEDC. In particular, four students designed and assisted in the installationof a 4.8 kW hybrid wind and solar energy kiosk as part of a larger multidisciplinary team ofabout 20 volunteer practitioners. The energy kiosk provides electricity to 70 families in ruralMuhuru Bay, Kenya. The project is the grand prize winner of the 2014 National Council ofExaminers for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Award for Connecting Professional Practiceand Education.This paper provides an overview of the project and highlights the technical and non-technicalconstraints encountered. Because

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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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

bent, positioned and held in a frame to reflect the lightat the focal point where the multi-junction cell is fixed. The system follows the celestial path ofthe sun within 1.6 degree.This project was completed as a senior capstone design project utilizing all of the educationgained thus far in the engineering curriculum along with a large amount of self-directed learning.Every stage in the design and development of the project was an educational test that had to beovercome. Discussion on the short comings, challenges, and the use of the education received toresolve these issues are presented.1. IntroductionAccess to power namely, heat, and electricity is ubiquitous in developed nations. Much of thedeveloping world however, still lacks access to

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ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Aviv Chetrit, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Luke Aleckson

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structurecould demonstrate passive cooling technologies and alternative refrigeration/air-conditioningapproaches. For example, other projects have explored the use of thermoelectrics for coolingand refrigeration. This could be adapted to offer shack air-conditioning in the future.The original design was assigned to a team of four mechanical engineering seniors as part of thesenior capstone process (i.e. Senior Design I and II). Unfortunately it was not possible for thesestudents to complete construction of the project. Undergraduate and graduate research assistants Page 26.446.2were then employed during the following year to work part time on the

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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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, project methodology will be discussed. We discuss the project design program fromstudents’ point of view, and the experience earned in design, integration, and also in written and oralcommunication skills. Methodology used to evaluate the effectiveness of the capstone design program Page 26.520.2in term of learning outcomes is also described.ASEE Annual Conference, 2015Introduction:In this day and age, technology is improving the system performance and saving energy. Frombeing able to use cellular phones as cameras, computers the sizes of notebooks, and vehicles thatrun on renewable energy other than fossil fuels. Another popular topic is

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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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programs that were related tothe energy efficiency, sustainability, green design and renewable energy fields. Schools withundergraduate engineering programs are working to include sustainability and sustainable designinto their curricula6-12. The methods for doing so can be subject-, problem-oriented, can be basedon case studies, or could be part of a capstone experience. Sustainability can also be anopportunity to satisfy the general education component of ABET criteria.In our green manufacturing project, a two-level approaches was taken in our curriculum changesto incorporate sustainability, green, sustainable design and renewable energy subjects. A firstlevel such topics, subjects and problems were introduced by the faculty involved in this

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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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sensing and visual learning styles and hands-on experiments for students with ac-tive learning styles [23]. According to Moore, there is a direct correlation between in-class per-formance, laboratory attendance, and performance [24]. In capstone related project, activelearning can be achieved through a variety of activities that include lab and project experimentswith hands-on projects and hands-on laboratory experiments [25-28].ConclusionThe research was carried out to examine reliability of energy harvesting systems. Ambientenergy harvesting systems represent a fruitful area of research and possibilities for furtherresearch are created with the convergence of miniaturization of the components used, low-power

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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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Paper ID #14175Introduction of Diagnostic Problem-Solving Approach within UndergraduateDesign Courses – Application to Building IlluminationDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at Lyon (France