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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohit Raj Verma, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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activities. Table 1shows various topics and their corresponding laboratory activities. The hydraulic laboratoryactivities are already completed and available; however, the pneumatic laboratory activitiesare in the process of development. Table below shows the outline of a typical Fluid PowerCourse. Table 1. The contents of fluid power. Lecture Lab Principles and Laws No lab Pumps Labs 1 - 4 Cylinders Labs 6, 7, 9, and 10Hydraulics Valves Motors Labs 5 and 8

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Insttitute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Yogendra M. Panta, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Steven Kent Blevins, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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research assistant at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From 2002 to 2005, he was a postdoctoral research associate at the Electromagnetics Laboratory in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was an assistant professor with the Department of Elec- trical Engineering, the University of Texas at Arlington from 2005 to 2012. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2012, and he is currently an associate professor. His current research interests include wireless power transmission, radar systems, microwave remote sensing, antenna design, and computational

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)

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Paper ID #18679Experiential Learning through Industry PartnershipDr. Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology) Masoud Fathizadeh – PhD, PE Professor Fathizadeh has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Purdue University Calumet since 2001. He has worked over 15 years both for private industries and national research laboratories such as NASA, Argonne and Fermi National Laboratories. Dr. Fathizadeh has established his own consulting and engineering company in 1995 spe- cializing in power system, energy management and automation systems. During last twenty

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Abdulla Mohamed Baobeid, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Paper ID #19153Introducing Micro-Positioning Experimental Setup in Mechanical Engineer-ing CurriculumMr. Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar Shameel Abdulla is currently working as a Technical Laboratory Coordinator in the Mechanical Engineer- ing Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He joined the MEEN program in December 2012. He is responsible for coordinating experiments in the Controls and Measurements labs. Shameel’s professional interests include Product Design, Control System Design, and Mechatronics. He is a former student at Texas A&M University at Qatar.Mr. Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest

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whatever he learns. He is currently doing his research in packaging technology under Professor Akram Hossain in Purdue University, Calumet. After seeing his insight, the Professor offered him a Teaching Assistant position in the laboratory for guiding the students in the subject of Mechatronics.Dr. Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Engi- neering Technology and Director of the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 27 years. He consults for industry on process

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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, dueto limitations in terms of lab capacity and an increase in number of students taking the course, itis difficult to provide each student, or even groups of students, with an individual trainer. PortablePLC trainers, on the other hand, do not require a large lab space.Historically, out-of-date, rack-mounted PLC equipment was used in the Department to supportthis class. While this provided the students with a procedural introduction to PLCs, it did not allowfor conceptual understanding or real world experience with the equipment. The ET Programrecently developed an updated set of PLC units utilizing the B&R controller that allowed an openplatform for the laboratory components of the class while fostering a conceptual understanding ofthe

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khasim Ali Khan; Ji-chul Ryu, Northern Illinois University

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Paper ID #18862ROS-based Control of a Manipulator Arm for Balancing a Ball on a PlateMr. Khasim Ali KhanDr. Ji-Chul Ryu, Northern Illinois University Dr. Ji-Chul Ryu received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware in 2009. From 1999 to 2004, he was a Research Engineer with several companies, including Samsung, where he developed various types of automated robotic machines. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Neuroscience and Robotics Laboratory, Northwestern