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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Ramirez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hiram Moya, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Luis Saldivar Jr, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Underlining the Analysis of Collected Solar Radiation1- INTRODUCTION The growth of generating electricity through solar radiation has increased steadily overthe last ten years [1]. At the same time, the cost of solar electricity has decreased steadily [2]. Inthe 2016 State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned that “on rooftops from Arizonato New York, solar is saving Americans tens of millions of dollars a year on their energy bills,and employs more Americans than coal -- in jobs that pay better than average” [3]. These trendssupport an optimistic view of the future of the solar industry for the years to come. The first step to an engineering design of a solar facility is to obtain informationregarding

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quinn Langfitt, Washington State University; Liv Haselbach P.E., Washington State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

authored numerous papers on sus- tainability related to topics such as low impact development and carbon sequestration, and is active in the sustainability education community. Dr. Haselbach is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED AP (BD+C). Prior to her academic career she founded an engineering consulting company in the New York – Connecticut area. Her degrees include a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell, an MS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Uni- versity of Connecticut. She is currently an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University, an Associate Director of the USDOT Tier 1 UTC: Center

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

blades andcomputational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis. In this case study, 5ms-1 wind speed is used since itreplicates the wind conditions in the local regions of Georgia. In this research, final results showa comparison of the validation study and the experimental analyses at 5ms-1. Figure 1 shows thefinal computer aided 3-D model of the designed NREL VI geometric blade for test comparison. (a) (b) Figure 1: NREL Phase VI 3D geometric blade design; (a) Reverse isometric view of NREL CAD design. (b) Isometric view of NREL CAD design.The validation comparison is made between Normal Force Coefficient CN and the Non-dimensional Span at 5ms-1. Figure 2 shows the

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

applicable to anindividual student. According to ABET, performance indicators are concrete measurable performances studentsmust meet as indicators of achievements of the outcome10. Therefore, performance indicatorswere developed for each student outcome through a departmental ABET committee and wereused for assessment in every course relevant to all engineering courses. Performance indicatorsfor the three student outcomes, outcomes a, c, and e, and corresponding rubric were given in theAppendix A. The scoring for the rubric ranges from 1 to 3 with 1 being unsatisfactory and 3being excellent. In the Design of Thermal Systems course, two simulation projects, one onpiping systems and another on thermal systems such as a land-based gas turbine system

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #14495Design and Implementation of an Experiment Setup on Solar ElectricityDr. Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Linfeng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. He obtained his Ph.D. from Wayne State University. His current research is on the renewable energy, power system, and electronic devices. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design and implementation of an experiment setup on the solar electricityAbstract PV module price has fallen 75% to below $1/w

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

which require a two-course sequence inthermodynamics. With the arrival of computerized thermodynamic functions, laboriousinterpolation from thermodynamic tables can be reduced or eliminated, allowing more advancedexercises to be formulated. Computerized thermodynamic properties have been introduced forclassroom instruction and for homework assignments at many points over the last decade. Oneof the first to do this was McClain [1] who developed ideal gas thermodynamic properties usingMathCad for dealing with gas turbine problems and other cases where ideal gasses are used. Thiswork was expanded by McClain [2] in establishing exercises for students using the MathCadthermodynamic property functions. This work was continued by Maixner et al [3

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and is the most important experiment that an engineer mustfully understand. Thus, it is highly important for the students to develop and master the skills tocharacterize solar cells/modules, record the I-V curves, and be able to extract the cell/module PVperformance parameters by analysis of the measured I-V data.The equivalent circuit of a solar cell is shown in Fig. 1 (a) considering the single diode model. Thecurrent-voltage characteristic of the solar cell can be expressed by the following equation5,6: 𝑞(𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 ) 𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 𝐼 = 𝐼𝑝ℎ − 𝐼0 [exp { } − 1] − ( ) … … … … . … … … … (1) 𝑛𝑘𝑇

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

andselected undergraduate students. The goal of the course is to introduce students to the field ofphotovoltaics. The course begins with the fundamentals of semiconductors, solar radiation, andthe operation of solar cells. It introduces students to the architectures of different PV systems andsystem components such as batteries, inverters, solar panels, etc. It provides technical, practical,and economic considerations in designing PV systems. Upon completion of this course, studentswill be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the operating principles of solar cells; 2. Calculate the power produced by the PV module as a function of module tilt and azimuth angle; 3. Describe the basic components and main performance

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edward James William Jr, Solved Engineering LLC

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

 reputation for quality work that secured follow­on Defense projects as will be described in the paper.     Introduction   Batteries of several chemistries provide a reliable source for the numerous hand­held devices utilized throughout the world today. ​ One such chemistry, the Lithium Carbon Monofluoride chemistry, produces a cell that provides a relatively flat voltage discharge curve for a majority of the discharge profile.  For example, at a continuous discharge current of 500mA and at a temperature of ​ 60°C, the discharge curve of a LiCFx D­sized cell used in this project is ​ shown in Figure 1

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

intheir content and team-building skills.1.0 IntroductionConcerns over ever increasing fossil fuel combustion rates and dwindling reserves have broughtenergy issues to the center stage. It has been reported that as much as 80% of global energyusage is derived from fossil fuels (FF) while in the United States, 9 million barrels of petroleumare consumed per day [1-2]. At this rate of consumption, plus projected population growths inkey world economies, it becomes very apparent that current practices will soon becomeunsustainable [3-5]. At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the deleterious effects of ourtraditional energy practices. Significant alterations to global biogeochemistry have occurred as aconsequence of FF utilization and the true

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

conventional hydroelectric generation for the first time in the U.S.history. Moreover, total utility scale solar for the first time surpassed geothermal powergeneration in 2014. Figure 1 displays the exponential growth of utility scale solar generationsince 2001. In 2014, renewable energy generation made up 13.2 percent of total generation. Thelargest three contributors were hydro (6.3 percent), wind (4.4 percent), and biomass (1.6percent), followed by solar (0.4 percent). On the other hand, electrical energy production fromfossil fuel sources coal has still the largest share of 38.6% which is followed by natural gas witha share of 27.5% 3. Figure 1. Growth of Solar Energy Generation3Solar energy is one of the most distributed

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew H. Rosenthal, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

demonstrate how acollegiate design competition could effectively motivate and engage students. The paper explainsthe design challenges, the design process, examples of the design work, and the students’performance evaluation.BackgroundFinding appropriate projects for capstone design courses has never been an easy task [1, 2]. Agood capstone design project should not only equip students with essential design skills but alsoneed to fit in the budget constraints and the time constraints of a two-semester course. Becauseof small number of senior students and limited resources and experiences, it is even morechallenging for a new and small program like the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University which was established in

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the successful flipped classroom elements were retained for fall 2015.In the spring 2015 term, 134 video screencast example problems were added to the instructor’steaching of Linear Circuits & Systems 2. The addition of optional video content yieldedsignificant improvements in both outcomes and evaluations, compared to the instructor’sprevious teaching of Linear Circuits & Systems 1. This suggested use of video content tosupplement, but not replace, in-person teaching of new material, as in a blended classroom.Therefore, in the fall 2015 term, Electric Machinery was offered with supplemental videocontent. The course schedule also changed. The class now meets for two 75-minute lectureperiods and one two-hour lab period per week, versus

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

marketdominance. In this paper, the design of a manually powered hydraulic bicycle using energyefficiency as a primary design objective is presented. A laboratory setup is developed to testperformance of the hydraulic system components. Experimental analysis of component behaviorof a functional prototype of the hydraulic system is performed. The analysis result is used to selectcomponents for optimum performance of the system in its desired operational conditions. Themethodology can be utilized in design of similar systems where energy efficiency is a primarydesign objective.1. IntroductionWorldwide, the vast majority of energy is produced from fossil-based fuels resulting in theincrease of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere [1]. In the area of fluid power

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Marija Dimitrovska, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

augmentation devices. Methodology The study involves both testing and analyzing the custom designed wind augmentationdevices (Figure 1) to evaluate the efficiency of air flow. Three students from mechanicalengineering, civil engineering and business administration teamed up to develop the specifieddesigns. For the phase one, the designs of three shrouds, 200, 250, and 300, were 3D printed toinvestigate the wind velocity change between inlet and the outlet. All three students developedthe three dimensional models for 3D printing. Mechanical, and the civil engineering studentsconstructed the remaining cylindrical shape from the sheet metal with the assistance of the thirdsstudent with business background. Figure 1: Construction of wind

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

telecommunications fields.While students interested in communication networks typically have a computer science orengineering background. This divergence results in many challenges for the coeducation of suchprofessionals and students. We are discussing our approach in the design, development andimplementation of an undergraduate course, and the associate laboratory on smart grids. Projectchallenges include the selection of most appropriate course level, content and topics, textbooks,additional learning materials, laboratory experiments, inclusion or not an end-of-semesterproject, or field trips, etc. Two fundamental issues characterize smart grid education:multidisciplinary education and integrative nature of the smart grid solutions. 1

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

prompts and activities for instructional uses.BackgroundThe United States Department of Energy has laid out a vision in 2011, which includes having theU.S. secure a leading role in clean energy technologies [1]. With current global considerations toconserve natural energy resources and convert to more sustainable methods of power generation,applied efforts need to be developed in order to integrate known methods of energy generation,and still be able to provide reliable results. Although traditional energy sources (such as fossilfuels) still meet most of our energy demands, the benefits of renewable energy have no match asbeing environmentally friendly while they are virtually inexhaustible. Sustainable developmentincludes solving the sustainable

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

electrical power systems (all in their first year); transformers and, generally,three-phase power equipment (in the first semester of their second year). All of the courses inthe two-year associate degree transfer into a four-year baccalaureate degree, so some of thestudents continue. Also, some of the students in the four-year program take this course as anelective.AssessmentThe student learning objectives of the course are that upon successful completion of the course,the student will be able to: 1. Understand and be able to calculate values using the per unit system 2. Understand and be able to calculate values using symmetrical components 3. Determine the operating characteristics and proper application of auxiliary transformers used

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

towards textbook learning at theexpense of hands on experience2-5. In order to fill the gap of students’ broader knowledge, thiscourse aimed to provide students with a balance between training in a single discipline anddeveloping the capability of communicating and working with people across a variety ofdifferent fields4,6-10. This is also known as developing T-shaped professional skills and isdepicted in Figure 1. Figure 1: T-shaped professional diagram from T-Summit 201510 In past semesters, this course has successfully pushed students to develop T-shapedprofessional skills with a deep understanding of fuel cell technology and the broader role inindustrial society. Now, with the introduction of graduate students with

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

showed a significant improvement in students understanding. Theirfeedback also indicated that while they learned a lot, they had a fun time and enjoyed the course.IntroductionThe introduction of renewable energy to the students while they are in the high school level oreven earlier is becoming popular. The department of Energy and National Renewable EnergyLaboratory (NREL) [1, 2], Illinois Valley Community College [3], the Union of ConcernedScientists [4], and others [5, 6] have published guidelines and booklets for this purpose.This paper presents the hands on approach to educate the high school students who attended theSTEM summer camp at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) aboutthe concepts of energy in general and

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University; Taipeng Zhang, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

: “Since the beginning of the 20th century, average per capita income in the United States has grown more than sevenfold, and science and technology account for more than half of this growth. In the 21st century, the country’s need for a world-leading STEM workforce and a scientifically, mathematically and technologically literate populace has become even greater, and it will continue to grow – particularly as other nations continue to make rapid advances in science and technology”.1 Although STEM plays a significant role in today’s global society, a December 2014 surveyby YouGov for IEEE shows that young adults, especially in the United States, seem to overlookthe value of STEM subjects.2 Table 1 shows the results of that

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Louise Marianne de Matos Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

at their facility.Such applied engineering internships are of great value to the student and to industry, so adiscussion of the lessons learned are provided by the undergraduate engineering student herself,along with a commentary of both the academic and applied engineering knowledge gained bysuch internships are also presented. This information will be of interest to engineering faculty atother colleges and universities who might wish to successfully pursue other internshipopportunities for their engineering students in other areas of interest.1) Introduction:This work reviews efforts undertaken with funding from a State of Michigan Energy OfficeStudent Internship grant. The student internship efforts describe here capitalizes on

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Austin Carrig, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the relative location of the state whenanalyzing a power cycle. ! Figure 1. Clausius app with T-s diagram for water on Apple iPad.Clausius reverses the approach commonly taken by existing reference applications by forcing theuser to first locate the state on a property chart using their fingers to glide along a knownproperty until they are in the desired region. As the user navigates their way to the desired state,Clausius provides instantaneous and continuous property values of the state at the finger tip.Thus, the navigation action itself delivers information related to (a) Property Trends: how theproperties change across the property chart and (b) Regional Context: where the state is locatedwithin the property chart. For

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and humanities complemented the work in class. Table III presentsthe topics of the course. Table I. Topics for the course “Public Policy in Electrical Engineering” Outline Contact Hours Overview of legal concepts 1 Sustainability 6 Government regulation 4 Rates 4 Public Policy (state and federal) 4 Electric Energy 3 Markets

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE; Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Research Organization Energy Centre (similar to theU.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory). An overview of the Australian itinerary is shownin table 1; for more detailed descriptions of sites visited, please see Appendix B.Table 1 - Itinerary for the Australia International Renewable Energy Learning Exchange, 2013 Date Institution Visited 3/12 TAFE Directors Meeting, Sydney 3/12 Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Nirimba Campus 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond Campus 3/13 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Energy Centre 3/14 Canberra Institute of Technology 3/16 Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE 3/18 Chisholm