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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University; Ezana Negusse; Richard Damoah; Maajida Murdock; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jonathan Wilson, Morgan State University

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issues in the past.These studies provide an opportunity to learn from previous evaluations and compare theirestimates with actual results. For our project, evaluating existing data is part of tasks and are animportant consideration in the gap analysis. Summaries of a few of these reports are providedbelow as examples in this introduction section.In 2011, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) developed a document on nuclearworkforce planning for member states [9]. The goal of the publication was to help MemberStates develop an effective workforce plan at both the organizational and national levels. Thiswas to be achieved by providing a structured approach that allows the nations to estimate theirnuclear power program's human resource

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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theeducational outcomes and STEM readiness of students of color will have direct implications on America’seconomic growth, national security, and global prosperity [2]. Thirdly, the nuclear energy workforce gapanalysis in the USA is expected to include the full range of existing and potential variations in U.S.nuclear reactor technologies (current and future) plus the nuclear fuel cycle [3]. Fourthly, in nuclearworkforce development, our team has embarked on studying those unique challenges and diverse livedexperiences of our minority students that they bring to our learning environments away from home andhas formed part of our Institution Transformation 2030 Strategic Plan. These lived experiences includeneeds for technology [4], shelter, income

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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distributed generation and consider ways to secure supply through operational management • Emphasis on long- and short-term disturbances • Considers the UN Sustainable Development GoalsCase Demonstration:The Danish peak net consumption is 6,500 MW, and there is about 6,000 MW wind power capacityconnected to the Danish power system. Currently, the power grid is balanced by stronginterconnections with neighboring countries. However, the Danish transmission system operatorknows of plans for an additional 16,000 MW of solar PV and 5,000 MW of onshore and close-to-shore wind turbines. Such remarkable increases in renewables pose a threat to the security ofsupply. This scenario can be considered as a valuable demonstration for the

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Giselle S. Veach, University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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StockAbstractWhile attempting to prototype a new electric machine design, University of Idaho researchersneeded to manufacture a conductive yet nonmagnetic extrusion. Copper was originally selectedfor this extrusion but multiple difficulties arose in procuring this material, including cost. As aresult, the researchers decided to investigate aluminum alloys, but the desired extrusion was notavailable in a suitable electrically conductive alloy. They then proposed but did not implement atest plan to determine if heat treatment of less desirable aluminum would be effective forincreasing conductivity of the alloy to within a tolerable range. This paper reviews the relevantresearch and accepted standards for metals manufacturing and the measurement of

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Wendao LI; Adam Ma, Northeastern University; Kalsang Tsering

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getting the frame, we didsome digital design work in order to plan our next steps for both gas and electric integration.First, we measured all the dimensions of the go-kart and drew a 1:1 frame in AutoCAD. Figure 2a: Go-Kart Frame Figure 2b: Frame in AutoCAD After this, we built separate parts of the car in SolidWorks, including the frame ofthe go-kart as well as large (rear) and small (front) wheels. We also added boxes representingthe gas engine, electric-motor, controller, and battery pack. This helped us determine a relativeposition to mount those parts. After getting a rough digital outline, we purchased an engine and mounted it. We weregetting closer and closer to a drivable vehicle, but then

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiye Yu, UNSW Sydney; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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can also beapplied to other disciplines to identify the demand of the evolving job markets to produce job-ready graduates in the relevant areas.1 Introduction The Australian Government has committed to an ambitious new target of reducinggreenhouse gas emissions to 43% below the 2005 level by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050[1]. Decarbonizing the electricity sector has become one of the most important and mostefficient pathways to facilitate the Australian economy’s transition to net zero [2]. AustralianEnergy Market Operator (AEMO) has planned a rapid transformation for the NationalElectricity Market (NEM), where the energy generation and consumption profile would changeprofoundly given the expanding renewable energy integration [3

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salvador A. Vargas, California State University, Bakersfield; Daniel Torres, California State University, Bakersfield; Alberto Cureg Cruz, California State University, Bakersfield

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a business plan. Some of the key milestonesfor the conventional implementation of the course are: • The premise of the project is a product based on need from market analysis. • Completion of design specification document early on that specifies the tasks to be completed, such as a software requirements document. • In class, students often give formal presentations to discuss progress. Though students drive the activity, it is still teacher centric. Students play a passive role listening to instructor feedback based on the presentation. • Due to the passive mechanic of soliciting feedback from the instructor after presentations (and seeking their approval) the instructor is essentially operating as

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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theycan meet the energy demand of a growing population for both the short-term (5 years) andlong-term (100 years). In their analysis, the students first consider providing power throughlocally available natural gas and coal which has an expected finite lifetime based on the Hubbertcurve for coal and natural gas extraction. The first plan then for energy is to potentially use thesefossil fuel resources in conventional combustion power plants that follow thermodynamicscycles such as the Rankine, Brayton and Combined Cycles. The students are given specificationsfor existing power plants and are allowed to refurbish and or retrofit the components to predictenergy production. Their simulation analysis is done with a series of MATLAB® codes that

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Huiye Yu, University of New South Wales; Kuthsav Thattai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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university-industry collaboration happens among researchers, there is a growing trendof universities inviting industry panels to participate in curriculum design to make thecollaboration more impactful for students. [8] explored the program advisory boards (PAB) forengineering degrees through interviews with heads of programs at one technical university inSweden. Although the main expectations of this type of university-industry collaboration areon planning, content, implementation, and assessment, programs expressed varying opinionsabout the contribution PAB brought. The needs, wishes, and suggestions of the industry areconsidered, however, the extent of collaboration was confined by university regulations andquality assurance systems. [9] took a

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, UNSW Sydney

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faces a skillsshortage and lacks a workforce that is confident and prepared to take on the challenges of aclean energy future [2]. 60,000 new jobs in energy planning and management are expected toform in regional Australia alone by 2025, with the number increasing every year. By 2025, itis projected that the construction of generation, storage, and transmission projects necessary topower cities with renewable energy will require an additional 43,000 workers [2]. With verylarge energy targets to hit, an equally significant effort must be made by education systems toequip upcoming power engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle theproblems of an evolving industry. For the past 30 years, university engineering faculties have

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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. Oursection is called “Socially Engaged Design of Nuclear Energy Technologies.” In its first offeringin Fall 2023, the course had 38 students. Students from any engineering major can take thiscourse, meaning that some were nuclear-interested but many were planning to major in otherdisciplines. As is typical of many schools right now, we had a significant number of studentsinterested in computer science and engineering. But a wide range of engineering fields wererepresented in our course.All Introduction to Engineering courses in the College of Engineering are design-build-testcourses, as is ours. The project with which students in our course are tasked is the design of ahypothetical fusion energy facility in collaboration with community members from

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

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height was at its maximum height of sixfeet. This student suggested including stools as part of the lab equipment. Another studentsuggested including step ladders as well as a towel for leaks. The addition of stools or step-ladders would significantly reduce the portability of the classroom kits, so we plan to revise thedirections in the lab manual for the third and highest penstock height. We will revise thedirections to instruct students to raise the upper reservoir height to six feet “or as high as you cancomfortably reach.” The exact height is not critical; we simply want students to observe thegreater turbine power output and energy storage at higher reservoir heights.V. Conclusions The DESSERT project involved the creation of

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxana Maria Melendez-Norona, Florida Atlantic University; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Eduardo David Sagredo Asesor, Ministerio Energia y Minas Dom. Rep.

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EngineeringPostdoctoral Fellowship eFellows program, administered by the American Society ofEngineering Education (ASEE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The MOOCis planned to be offered as a free resource for the community. The real datasets used for theCybersecurity simulations will be available in an Open Science website.1. Introduction1.1 MOOCs in Electrical MicrogridsElectrical microgrids are denominated as a fundamental building block of electrical powersystems. The US Department of Energy has expressed that multiple efforts will be made with theaim of making microgrids an important element as part of the electricity delivery system,increasing its resilience and reliability [1].Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) represent a powerful tool