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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Paper ID #19879Embedding Global Energy Education into Engineering Technology Curric-ula: The Development and Implementation of Green Energy and Sustain-ability ET MinorDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such

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Energy Conservation

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Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger

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Paper ID #20444Development of a Web-based Decision Tool for Selection of Distributed En-ergy Resources and Systems (DERS) for Moving College and Corporate Cam-puses Toward Net-Zero EnergyDr. Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Christopher Damm is Professor and Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Milwau- kee School of Engineering where he teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, engineering design, renewable energy and advanced energy technologies. Dr. Damm’s research and con- sulting focus on energy conversion and pollutants associated with energy conversion

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Using Real-World Examples

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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of the research interests. He has also been PI or Co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting, renewable energy, microgrids, wave and turbulence, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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Yogesh Bhandari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Akshay Vora, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Sengavi Thirupathy; Rashi Singh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Oscar Azofeifa

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research on batteries for grid scale energy storage including a comprehensive review of theleading battery technologies such as lead acid battery, nickel iron, aqueous ‘rocking-chair’, nickelcadmium, and metal air cells. These presentations were peer-evaluated for presentation skills as well ason content presented.SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONSThe curriculum of Master of Engineering in Energy Systems is firmly rooted in energy technology andincludes exposure to breadth as well as to the interface with economic and social (public) decisionprocesses. Students are exposed to business of energy and to practicing professionals, and have theopportunity to participate in internship or co-op experience as an extension of this course that makesup the rest of the

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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://energy.mit.edu/minor/) and Duke’s new minor in Energy Engineering(http://energy.pratt.duke.edu/minor-requirements). In the energy technology area there areadditional options, including Thomas Edison State University’s BS in Energy SystemsTechnology (http://www.tesu.edu/ast/bsast/Energy-Systems-Technology.cfm), and OregonInstitute of Technology’s BS in Renewable Energy Engineering(http://www.oit.edu/wilsonville/academics/degrees/renewable-energy-engineering).The options for graduate-level education related to energy systems are significant and diverse,including professional masters programs in Energy Systems Engineering at Lehigh(http://www.lehigh.edu/~inesei/degree/index.html ), Michigan(http://isd.engin.umich.edu/degree-programs/energy-systems

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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Elizabeth Anne Valdes, University of Florida; Carlene Elizabeth Cuadra, University of Florida ; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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division and it is consistent with the divisionobjectives. Consistent with the objective above, the subject matter of global warming ismultidisciplinary and directly related to engineering education. Engineering educators andengineering students must be aware of the impacts of global warming and the causes such astransportation, electricity generation, industrial waste, nuclear waste, and many other relevantexisting technologies that contribute to global warming. It is essential for future generations to beeducated in this field. Awareness that our research paper related to the mentioned topic willdefinitely direct it towards this aim. Specifically, creating a carbon free environment that issustainable and cost effective should reduce global

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Trevor Parrish, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #19415A Capstone Project: Assessment of Energy Savings from Retuning of AirHandlersDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Assistant Professor at School of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University. He has worked as a Senior Engineer for smart grid and wireless communication industries for over ten years. He is currently responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the department. Dr. Karayaka’s research interests include power engineering education, ocean wave energy harvesting, identification, modeling and control for electrical machines

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Using Real-World Examples

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Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Ieva Narkeviciute, Stanford University; Gabriel K. Head, University of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #19991Sustainable Energy Education: Biofuels from Solar-Powered Algae CulturesDr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Michael Mauk is Assistant Professor in Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial

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Using Real-World Examples

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Paper ID #18542How Solar Boating Teaches the Lessons of Energy Conversion and Conserva-tionDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 11 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering and engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological

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Energy Conservation

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Nitt Chuenprateep, University of the District of Columbia; Warren Orlando Abrams, University of the District of Columbia; Alicia Marshall, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

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Engineering Education, 2017 Modeling the Effect of Renewable Energy and Smart Appliances in Energy Reduction of Residential 1 Homes Using GridLab-DI. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND When used in concert, microgrid and smart grid technologies have the ability totransform the way power is delivered. A microgrid is a localized energy grid with a colocated setof power generation sources and loads, with autonomous control, which can operateindependently of the traditional power grid [1]. As a result of this ability for autonomous control,it is possible for microgrids to connect to the main power grid or act in an “islanded” mode.Microgrids can be more efficient than traditional grids due to the

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow

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degrees in electronics engineering from Isfahan Uni- versity of Technology, in 1993 and 1997, respectively, and the doctorate in electrical engineering from Carleton University, in 2005. He has worked in various research positions within the electronics industry and academia in Iran, Canada, Sweden, and the USA. He is the recipient of several awards an scholarships within all of the same nations. He joined the University of Idaho in 2013. His research interests include the theory of operation and the design and implementation of iterative error-correcting decoders. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Integrated Solar and Piezoelectric Renewable Energy ProjectAbstract

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

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Alireza Dayerizadeh; Pam Page Carpenter

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Paper ID #20841Wide Band Gap Academy—Education and Workforce Development for the21st Century Power Electronics and Power Systems IndustriesAlireza DayerizadehDr. Pam Page Carpenter, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSWide Band Gap Academy – Education and Workforce Development for the 21st Century Power Electronics and Power Systems Industries Alireza Dayerizadeh, Dr. Stephen Walsh, Dr. Pamela Carpenter, Dr. Gail Jones, Emily Cayton, Pamela Huff

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David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

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externalinstrumentation, and access to the vehicle CAN bus. The CAN bus and the vehicle’s Data Basesupport data acquisition instruction and enable vehicle performance evaluation on real worldequipment.The course uses vehicle energy systems as a platform to review and reinforce fundamentalengineering approaches and calculations while presenting recent, relevant vehicle energysystems technology. The course also provides an opportunity to evaluate alternate approachesand designs by making engineering judgments and decisions that are common in day-to-dayengineering practice.The course structure includes a combination of lecture, simulation, and laboratory learningexperiences. A standard textbook is not required; however, the textbook Hybrid ElectricVehicles

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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Jonathan Michael Newton, John Brown University; Harrison Lee Hosteter, John Brown University; Ted Song, John Brown University

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Dr. Ted Song joined the JBU engineering faculty in August of 2012. Dr. Song received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012, and his doctoral dissertation is in the area of mathematical modeling of renewable energy sources (e.g. photovoltaic and wind) and energy storage system (e.g. lithium-ion battery). In addition, his current research interests include renewable energy technologies that can be effectively implemented in developing countries. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Experimental Study on the PV Systems' Contribution on Lowering the Demand ChargeAbstractJohn Brown University (JBU

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Energy Conservation

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University; Joe Routhier, Northern Michigan University

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in 2007. Dr. Wrate has now returned to his boyhood home and is teaching at Northern Michigan University. He is a member of HKN and IEEE, a Registered Professional Engineer in California, and is a past chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division of ASEE.Joe Routhier, Northern Michigan University Joe Routhier earned his associate degree in Mechanical Design at Michigan Technological University. Upon graduation, Joe worked as a Product Designer at both Generac Engine Powered Tools in Waukesha, WI and at Bruno Independent Living Aids in Oconomowoc, WI. Subsequently, Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education and shifted from industry in to the classroom. Joe spent 15 years teaching Computer

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Energy Conservation

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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for Pennsylvania's future renewable energyproduction, and proposing a plan for creating a reliance on renewable energy. There is a broadreview of how all the utilities in the state produce their power, as well as a review of the currentliterature and journals about the future of Pennsylvania’s renewable energy front. In addition, areview of The Solutions Project will be done to determine whether or not the plan they put forthfor the state of Pennsylvania is applicable, with a review of the feasibility and success ofanalogous projects like Germany’s government backed solar incentives.Also, there is a need for attracting younger generation towards Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field as United States is in shortage of

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Using Real-World Examples

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Felipe Euyoqui Mojica, University of California, Merced; Po-Ya Abel Chuang, University of California, Merced; Uriel Ruiz

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solution.Further, various learning outcomes including problem solving, critical thinking,communication, and team work were fulfilled by this in-depth engineering project.Index Terms- Fuel Cell; Water Electrolyzer; Solar Cell; Hydrogen; Hybrid; CleanEnergy; Energy Storage; Regenerative System; Renewables; Demonstration;EducationI. IntroductionAs human population, new technologies, and infrastructures continue to grow, there isa proportional increase in the demand for energy need. Currently, most energy in theUnited States is produced by fossil fuels. For the last century, petroleum, natural gas,and coal had accounted for at least 80% of the total U.S. energy consumption.[1]However, burning fossil fuels produces pollutants and heat-trapping gases

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #19634Experiential Learning Activities for K-12 Outreach and Undergraduate Stu-dents involving Production and Utilization of BiodieselDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and

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Frank Wicks, Union College

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costs to barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) and compare with the current marketcost of refined oil in Japan. Project Number 4 Design Ice Rinks for Hockey and Park PlaygroundThe preliminary for this project is for each student to research and make a poster of thehistory and technology of artificial or engineered ice skating rinks, as compared to naturalfrozen rivers and ponds, and another poster describing the size and requirements for astandard ice or hockey rink, including the enclosing structure and facilities (reference 8).We then take an inspection tour of the campus rink, that is typical of contemporary systems(reference 9 and reference 10). We start by looking at the ice from above, and then goingbelow to see the chilled brine

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Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College

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Paper ID #19286Ohio Lean Building and Workforce Development Project Provides Studentswith Real-World ExperienceDr. Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College Robert B. Gilbert, Ph.D., LEED AP, BAP, is a Professor of Energy Management Technology, and the Director of the Center for Energy Education at Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Director of the Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. He has served on the Ohio Board of Building Standards filling the position Renewable Energy, and he is currently a director on

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James W. Jones, Ball State University; Janet Fick, Ball State University

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Paper ID #17645Developing Sustainable Leaders: Implementing a USGBC LEED R LabTMProgram on CampusDr. James W. Jones, Ball State University Dr. James W. Jones is the Construction Management Program Director and an Associate Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Technology. He has taught in the areas of leadership and construction management for more than 14 years and has more than a decade of experience managing construction projects in both field and office environments.Mrs. Janet Fick, Ball State University Registered Architect LEED AP c American Society for Engineering Education

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Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina University; Steven Anthony Sciara, Western Carolina University; George D Ford, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #17951A review of the benefits of a residential solar power installation in westernNorth CarolinaDr. Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina UniversitySteven Anthony Sciara, Western Carolina UniversityDr. George D Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford P.E. is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A review of the benefits of a residential solar power installation in western North CarolinaAbstractThis paper examines the costs and benefits of a five kilowatt