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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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Paper ID #41895Interdiscipinary Project (ME/EE) for Students in Shop to Increase Conductivityof Aluminum StockGiselle S. Veach, University of IdahoDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electric ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Review and Proposal for Increasing Conductivity of Aluminum

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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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Paper ID #43393Project-Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students AboutRenewable and Conventional Energy SystemsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students About Renewable and Conventional Energy SystemsProject Based Learning (PBL) and Active

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Paper ID #46123A project module in an upper-division Thermodynamics course that addressesEOP Systems ThinkingDr. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Professor Teodora Rutar Shuman was the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University for 12 years. She was also the PI on an NSF-RED grant. Her research also includes electro-mechanical systems for the sustainable processing of microalgae. Her work is published in venues including the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal

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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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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University

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Paper ID #39195Curriculum Development in Renewable Energy and SustainabilityDr. Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Ali Zilouchian is currently the Director of Applied Engineering Program and a Research Center Director at Keiser University. He is also the Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Founding Project Director of a HSI Title III project funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) at FAU. His distinguished career in academia and industry has many notable accomplishments focused on research and industry partnerships, and national models

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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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(CSUB). He recei ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 CORE FEATURE EXTRACTION WITH COMPUTER VISIONI. Introduction This work details the senior project capstone experience of a group of undergraduatestudents at the California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), a medium-size, comprehensive,Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The work is novel and potentially commercializable in thefield of energy conversion and petrochemical extraction. A thorough description of theirmethodology is provided, and their results show promise. In addition, we discuss the curriculumand project management structure that enabled an undergraduate senior project group to interfacewith oil and gas companies to

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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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Anveeksh Koneru, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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engineers from theindustry were invited to give a guest talk related to energy conversion applications incorporated intheir respective industries. This course covered topics related to the application of regeneration,reheating in boilers to solve a complex project related to setting up a steam power plant, analysisof jet engines and gas turbines, and application of sunlight for chemical energy conversion andstorage through Hydrogen production. This course also contained an ethics component to meetone of the ABET requirements. Through individual exams, group projects, presentations, groupdesign/analysis, and attending presentations from industry personnel, the student's performancewas evaluated. Additionally, an outgoing survey was taken from the

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Illinois State University; Daniel Patrick Gibson

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simulation tools, such as Aurora Solar, Open Distribution System Simulator,REopt, and System Advisor Model (SAM), to analyze system sizes and energy consumptiondata. Through comprehensive techno-economic analyses, the competition project team proposedfourteen solar PV systems with varying production capacities. In aggregate, photovoltaicinterconnection is anticipated to reduce the local utility company's demand by approximately10%. This case study equipped the strategic plan for the university with the solutions required torealize its aspiration of expanding its photovoltaic portfolio. The work performed by thecompetition team at Illinois State University placed second in their district in 2023. This was thethird year of Illinois State University's

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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; Dylan Brady Wolter, Northeastern University ; Julia Ariano; Gabriella Marie Green

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. Coupled with a boat, or other aquatic vehicles, that can travel faster than the flowprovided by the scooter, even more energy could be created by this turbine. For now, however, theturbine we created has successfully conveyed our idea and could be used and modified in the futureto fully realize our idea for this device.The SeaVolt turbine was created as a final project for a project-based learning first-yearengineering course that followed a model of experiential learning. Experiential learning stressesthe importance of student-led experience rather than textbook memorization. Throughout thecreation of the turbine, we conducted our own research and tests, seeking guidance from theProfessor or our peers as needed. While aiding in the enrichment of

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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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also completed her post-doctoral studies. Her research has primarily focused on the application of data analysis techniques to engineering education research studies as well as industrial accidents. She has over 20 years of experience in various engineering, IT, and data analysis positions within academia and industry, including ten years of manufacturing experience at Delphi Automotive. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024AbstractA forward-thinking course format based on project-based learning (PBL) was employed in anundergraduate engineering course in the summer 2021. We believe this course is forward-thinking given the international, virtual, team-based format driven by industry-led

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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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Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University

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energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design and Construction of a Solar Powered Automated Chicken Coop1. IntroductionThe senior design project is a capstone project course taken in the final year of the Electronics andComputer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).Introduction of renewable energy applications to engineering technology curriculum at SHSU hasimpacted students, faculty, and university community very positively and

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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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with Renewable Energy TechnologiesAbstract The DESSERT (Designing Equitable and Sustainable STEM Education with RenewableTechnologies) project focuses on designing equitable STEM education modules centered onrenewable energy technologies to engage middle and high school students from underrepresentedgroups in STEM fields. Led by an interdisciplinary team of faculty and undergraduate studentsfrom two universities, the project aims to inspire interest in sustainable energy-related careersamong students from diverse backgrounds. The activities emphasize hands-on learning, empathy,and STEM literacy integration. Two sets of lab activities were developed. The first set of labactivities focuses on energy storage with a classroom set of pumped

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

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, Texas 75701 mbiswas@uttyler.edu1 aadityakhanal@utyler.edu2, psundaravadivel@uttyler.edu3AbstractCourses based on experiential learning provide an excellent avenue to promote problem-solving andcollaborative skills among the students in STEM. However, the current engineering curriculum does nothave sufficient project-based learning emphasizing collaborative research on renewable energy to supportthe government’s goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050. So, this work-in-progress presents the results fromour recent implementation of project-based learning assignments to existing courses to model and analyzerenewable energy systems while introducing machine learning methods. We used assignments and selectedprojects to introduce concepts related

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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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Michael A. Palmateer; Jacob Plesums; Ryan Santiago; Austin Miller; Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo

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Paper ID #376133D-Printed Piezoelectric Acoustic Energy HarvesterMichael A. PalmateerJacob PlesumsRyan SantiagoMr. Austin MillerDr. Reza Rashidi, SUNY University at Buffalo Dr. Reza Rashidi is an Associate Professor at SUNY University at Buffalo. He was an Associate Professor at SUNY Alfred State when he supervised the project presented in this paper. He received his Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEMS development) from the University of British Columbia in 2010 and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Development of Biomedical Sensing Devices in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the

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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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) Public-and Private-Sector Partnerships; (iii) FinancialInvestments and Support for Institutional Research Capacity, and (iv) Performance Measures andAccountability.To address the development and implementation of the above goals, our HBCU team togetherwith some other Majority Institutions and private sector, proposed to the Department of Energy(DOE) a manpower development project proposal designed to increase the number ofunderserved minority students interested in STEM programs in nuclear science and technology.This is because there is a great need to identify existing and future gaps in the nuclear energyworkforce and to bring to the pool of trained workforce from the minority students graduatingfrom our HBCUs. In addition, the nuclear energy

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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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Paulo Radatz; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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erroneous results simply because the simulation produced them.In this paper, the authors propose a methodology for teaching power systems analysis that teachesstudents how to run power flow simulations using a commercial tool and gives them a deepintuition of what the simulator is doing. The authors propose that students learn how to truly learnto use a simulator by developing one from scratch. This simulator is developed over the course ofa semester by coupling the active learning techniques of the flipped classroom model and project-based learning. In the course, students watch videos prior to class to learn about modeling andimplementation techniques. In the class, students work with instructors and teaching assistants tobuild a simulator in a

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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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UniversityAbstract Amidst concerns of climate change, pollution, and a rapid increase in oil prices, hybrid cars have become more favorable than traditional fuel cars. However, purchasing a new hybrid car is an expensive endeavor. The purpose of our project was to design a combination device that can be installed in an old gas car to give it the advantages of a hybrid. Companies such as Toyota and Tesla are using similar technical principles, but the essence of our approach is the development of a device compatible with older vehicles. This allows customers who previously owned the vehicle to enjoy the same performance improvements and fuel economy as an expensive hybrid at a lower price. The core idea of the design is regenerative braking, which

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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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Ryan Thomas Flynn; Caleb Holdridge; Alexandra Murphy; Jacquelyn Autumn Carter; Sarah Schollenberger; Tooran Emami Ph.D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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, compensator design for continuous-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Efficiency Analysis of a Hybrid Solar System DesignAbstractThere are multiple parameters to study when measuring the performance and efficiency ofPhotovoltaic solar cells. This paper is a part of one-year capstone project results forundergraduate students in Electrical Engineering major. This capstone project focuses onmaximizing the efficiency of a 100-Watt, 12V solar panel and studying its implementation in ahybrid power source system. Solar cell efficiency can be checked by measuring the poweroutput, voltage-current

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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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implementation activities that are designed to increase the number of underservedminority students interested in STEAM programs in nuclear science and technology. The impact of ouractivities in addressing the challenges and providing skills developed and utilized in the implementationof our project frameworks of SUpporting Strategic Training of Adaptable and Integrated Nuclear(SUSTAIN) Workforce funded by Department of Energy (DOE), Experiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP),funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Homefront Factors Study funded by our school, hasled us to some innovative and practical solutions that need to be enhanced and supported. Our initialactivities include experiential learning and research; collaborating and making use of

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto; Yucheng Zhang, University of Toronto

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Paper ID #46339BOARD #137: Bridging Theory and Practice - Empowering Student Learningthrough an Interactive Dual-Axis Solar Panel Tracker PlatformDr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to industry. His research interests include the application of digital signal processing in power systems.Yucheng Zhang, University of Toronto Electrical Engineering student with a minor in Sustainable Energy at University of Toronto

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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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Il Yoon, University of North Georgia; Chandler Levi Davis, University of North Georgia

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and transfer. The critical role of a catalyst in the DBTdehydrogenation process necessitates studying bubble formation on the catalyst's surface. Thisresearch project, conducted by a sophomore undergraduate student under the supervision of anadvisor, aims to develop a procedure to simulate bubble formation on the Pt2Al3 catalyst. Theproject involves designing an experimental setup to visualize bubble formation on the catalyst'ssurface effectively. Additionally, a custom MATLAB code, utilizing image processingtechniques, was developed to measure the total volume of bubbles generated during experiments.Due to the absence of established safety protocols regarding hydrogen use at the author’sinstitution, bubble formation simulations on Pt2Al3

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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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Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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focus on alternative energy and power generation. Thisprogram had its first graduates in 2014. Since then, we have undergone a continual growthprocess for Capstone Design, consisting of efforts to better integrate real-world projects that havea strong alternative energy focus and that can prepare graduates to work in the renewable energysector. In the 2022/2023 school year, capstone faculty became aware of the US Department ofEnergy Solar District Cup [7], [8] competition and went through a process to integrate thiscompetition into the program's Capstone Design. Several challenges were encountered during theprocess, leading to the goal of this paper: to share an overview of faculty experiences integratingthis competition into Capstone Design

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso

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background is in propulsion systems and combustion. Dr. Husanu has more than a decade of industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses extensive experimental investigations related to energy projects such as development of a novel method of shale natural gas extraction using repurposed aircraft engines powered on natural gas. She also has extended experience in curriculum development in her area of expertise. As chair of the Engineering Technology Curriculum Committee, she is actively engaged in aligning the curricular changes and SLO to the industry driven student competencies. Her main current research interest is in engineering pedagogy, focusing on development of integrated mechanical engineering

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Rebecca Almandoz; Maria Lomas; Zainab Al Salihi

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with upgrades to theroom security and climate control. A glovebox using argon as the internal inert environmentalgas, with ppm O2 and H2O monitoring capabilities was installed. Coin-cell electrode punchingdies, a precision balance, cell assembly tools, micro-pipetting, and cell crimping capabilitieswere set up for use in the lab. A multi-channel cell cycling station was installed in the earlyspring of 2022 and full assembly and cycle-testing operations began in the late spring of 2022. Four LTU engineering students (two undergraduate students, and two graduate students)were employed as research technicians for this project. Two LTU faculty members alsosupported this work. Li-ion materials handling, cell assembly, lab techniques, and

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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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Paper ID #39511Board 91: Work-in-Progress: A Systematic Gap Analysis of the AustralianPower Engineering CurriculumMiss Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales Nisaka Munasinghe is an enthusiastic undergraduate student at the University of New South Wales. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons), 2023, with her thesis project present- ing research for improvements to the Australian Power Engineering Curriculum. Since 2020, she has been working in construction as a cadet engineer with Sydney Trains, helping deliver and commission railway signalling projects for the NSW transport

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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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Hua Chai, University of New South Wales ; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales; Inmaculada Tomeo-Reyes, University of New South Wales

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development within energy systems. Section 3details the methods and instruments for collecting and processing quantitative and qualitativedata. Section 4 presents the findings, projecting the insights from the stakeholders' responses.This section includes descriptive statistics from surveys and thematic interpretations frominterviews. Section 5 explores the transferability of the “3P” model and demonstrates itsapplicability beyond the specific context of this study to other engineering disciplines.Recommendations and future work are discussed in the conclusion section.2. Literature Review The scope of engineering education in energy systems has been evolving in response toglobal shifts towards sustainable energy sources. This evolution is

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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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Paper ID #36796Identifying the Needs of Electric Power Industry through Online Job Ads:A Mixed-methods ApproachHuiye Yu, UNSW Sydney Huiye Yu received her Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from North China Electric Power University, China, in 2021. She is studying a Master of Electrical Engineering at UNSW Sydney. She is currently working as a student Electrical Engineer at Aurecon.Mr. Hua Chai, University of New South Wales Hua Chai received his dual Bachelor’s Degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Project Management from North China Electric Power University, China, in 2014. He received his Master’s degree (Master

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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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Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton ; Mesude Bayrakci Boz, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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guidance as to what training is necessary for future engineers to meet thisdemand. This study gathers data from literature, industry perspectives and current educationalpractice to help establish suitable learning objectives for training undergraduate engineers to beprepared for solar project development. In general, results suggest that students be trained tounderstand the complete workflow of concepts related to design of photovoltaic systemsincluding solar positioning, the solar resource and irradiance data sources, design of aphotovoltaic system from both a solar resource and an electrical perspective and performingcalculations to model or support validation of photovoltaic systems. Professionals alsohighlighted the importance of discussing

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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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Paper ID #36718Enhancing job-readiness through short courses: A case study in powerengineeringMr. Hua Chai, University of New South Wales Hua Chai received his dual Bachelor’s Degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Project Management from North China Electric Power University, China, in 2014. He received his Master’s degree (Master of Philosophy) in Electrical Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 2019. He is cur- rently a Ph.D. student in the Energy Systems, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW. His research interests include power engineering education, curriculum

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter John Garforth, Garforth International; Michael A. Nealon, Henry Ford College; Nicholas Paseiro, Henry Ford College; Herbert Sinnock, Sheridan College; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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buildings on 244 acres of sacred territory in Hempstead, NY housing 10 Schools offering 6 undergraduate degrees, 15 graduate degrees, and 3 professional degrees for a 62% female and 32% students of color student body.Sheridan College Experience 2011 to 2024Sheridan’s energy transition journey started in 2011, triggered by a growing recognition fromsenior financial and sustainability leadership that the college’s energy use, impacts, and costs couldbecome a much more strategic factor in the future than it had been in the past. Early on the decisionwas made to develop a comprehensive energy and climate master plan for the entire College.A multi-disciplinary Project Working Team (PWT) was formed comprised of all the disciplinesand

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Marissa Rae Montoya, New Mexico State University

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Energy Efficiency, and assesses operations focusing on environmental and P2 performance to provide recommendations for improvements and related cost savings. He has also been Co-PI of a Source Reduction Grant from EPA and PI for six projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). He has trained many undergrad and graduate students on energy and environmental assessments.Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University Patricia A. Sullivan serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruitment in the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University. Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Sullivan has successfully expanded access to NMSU-based services for communities and businesses across New