Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University; Alan Kallmeyer, NDSU; Michael Stewart, North Dakota State University; Leslie Backer, North Dakota State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1569: ALTERNATIVE FUELS RESEARCH WITHIN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTRobert Pieri, North Dakota State UniversityAlan Kallmeyer, NDSUMichael Stewart, North Dakota State UniversityLeslie Backer, North Dakota State University Page 13.167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Alternative Fuels Research within a Multidisciplinary Capstone Design ProjectAbstractThis paper will describe the results of recent activities concerning the development of ahydrogen-diesel farm tractor test bed used within a capstone design project. The project, part ofa "Wind to Hydrogen" program funded by the Department of Energy, received

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #17008A Capstone Project: The Electron Garden on the Green (EGG)Dr. Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Engineering faculty at Kimmel School, 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 and smart grid. He received his B.S. and M.S

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Wicks, Union College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20574Developing Relevant and Practical Projects for a Senior Capstone ThermalFluids Design CourseDr. Frank Wicks, Union College Frank Wicks is a member of the mechanical engineering department at Union College in Schenectady. He has served all positions including chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. He is an ASME Fellow and frequent contributor to Mechanical Engineering magazine. He holds a BMarineE from SUNY Maritime College, a MSEE from Union College and PhD from Rensselaer and is a licensed professional engineer. He is the inventor of the Electricity Producing Condensing Furnace and also

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

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

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.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 experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

vehicle market in the world, with more than13 million motor vehicles sold in 2009. China used to be self-sufficient in oil supplies, but isnow estimated to import 40% of its oil consumption.(1) Other industrialized countries such asJapan, Germany, India and Brazil have seen tremendous growth in car sales.The history and projections of oil demand and production support the belief of the theory of peakoil at the present time. Basically, the theory predicts that oil production is at its peak in history,and will soon be below oil demand and possibly create an energy crisis.(1) Economic growth (1)relies heavily on energy supply. Emissions from fossil fuel are the primary source of GreenHouse Gas.(1) The emissions of a

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to the current grid and how return-on-investment (ROI)could be analyzed. In particular, as there are not many students who have experienced thedemand charge that utilities charge to commercial customers, JBU has tried to use this system asa learning tool for students to realize the demand charge impact on the electricity cost.From 2014 to 2016, a team of undergraduate engineering students has developed a monitoringsystem that could track the PV generation and the power usage of the building. A primary goal ofthis project was to determine the installed PV system’s contribution to lowering the demandcharge. Since this measurement of contribution could not be determined without the real-timecollected data sets, the student team focused on

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16835Training Global Engineers: A Capstone Senior Design Project in EnergyHarvesting and SustainabilityDr. 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 as designing and testing of propulsion systems

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-400: RENEWABLE ENERGY BASED CAPSTONE SENIOR DE-SIGN PROJECTS FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY CURRICULUMRadian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Re- search Institute, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as a project manager and senior consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University Page 26.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone ProjectIntroductionToday, renewable energy is one of the most rapidly growing technology and commercialenterprise. In the recent decades there have been significant advances in the renewable energytechnologies, energy efficiency and

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

practice, and effective pedagogical practices. Her background is in dynamics and con- trols. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Case Study on Students’ Senior Design Experience in the EPA P3 CompetitionAbstractThe P3 (People, Prosperity, and the Planet) competition is a national collegiate sustainabilitydesign competition sponsored by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Since 2012,we have integrated the P3 competition with the capstone design course of Clean Energy Systemstrack in mechanical engineering as an effective educational vehicle for introducing the conceptof sustainable design. This paper presents the senior design project to

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16953Student Project to Develop a Neural Network-based State of Charge Indica-tor for Primary BatteriesDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he teaches subjects in 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, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities.Dr. Edward James William Jr, Solved Engineering LLC Dr

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Healey, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2006-344: A DESCRIPTION OF A CAPSTONE PROJECT TO DEVELOP A WEBBASED ENERGY CENTER FOR MONITORING ALTERNATIVE ANDRENEWABLE ENERGY SITESFrancis Di Bella, Northeastern UniversityRyan Healey, Northeastern University Mr.Healey is an ElectricalEngineering Technology student;Class of 2006. He is extremely versatil in electrical and computer engineering technology. He has authored the description of the web site engine. He expects to attend graduate school after graduation Page 11.37.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 ASEE 2006 Annual Conference, Chicago, Ill

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

/thayerschool/sets/72157626513266429/ ; last accessed January 1, 201217) Goff, R. and Terpenny, J; Capstone Design, Mechanical Engineering Project or Personnel Management challenge?; ASEE Annual Conference and Convention Proceedings, 2006, paper #167618) Personal verbal communication between the author and one of the Formula HybridTM competition judges during the 2010 competition event at Loudon, New Hampshire19) Schuster, P., Davol, A., Mello, J.; Student Competitions – Benefits and Challenges, ASEE Annual Conference and Convention Proceedings, 2006, paper #183520) Chang, I, et al; Designing and manufacturing of Formula SAE-Hybrid racecar for a new engineering education program, 2010 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Jian Peng He, Western Michigan University; Ryan Kamm; Saleem Hason Hinton; Brandon De Young

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

two semester capstone design projectinvolving design of a product or process, analysis, simulation, prototype, fabrication, assembly,testing and assessment of design. Students are required to utilize current technical tools to solvethe chosen problem. Results of such projects are presented as written report, and publicpresentation of the overall project. They also use project management tools to plan and trackproject progress. Typically in the two semester project, students complete the design andanalysis of the subject in first semester, and fabrication and development of the prototype oractual system during the second semester. Recognizing the value for student practices inresponding to real-world needs, expectations, and constraints

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20143Integrated Solar and Piezoelectric Renewable Energy ProjectDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he teaches subjects in 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, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities.Dr. Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow Saied Hemati received the bachelor’s and master’s

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Genik, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 14.357.2Literature ReviewIt is not uncommon to include a design project in a thermal fluids laboratory experience forMechanical Engineering undergraduate students. Choate and Schmaltz1 discussed a design andbuild senior capstone experience in the thermal fluid sciences emphasizing professional ethicsand communication as well as the use of open ended design problems in undergraduateeducation. Kim2 explored the use of innovative design projects in a thermal fluids laboratorycourse to improve the undergraduates understanding of experimental data and design ofexperiments. Knight and McDonald3 looked at balancing the laboratory experience and designprojects in the distinct stems of Mechanical Engineering. Hoke and Somerton4 explored

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Achieving these skills requires modernized teaching methodsthat engage students in open-ended assignments where students encounter uncertain data thatforces them to question the results of technical computations. These are some of the key reasonsfor a large energy transformation project underway in an Engineering Technology program. Thetransformation project crosses traditional course boundaries by highlighting similar energyconversion processes that occur in many different disciplines. As one example of the progress sofar, undergraduate students in a thermodynamics course assisted with the installation of an 8 kWsolar photovoltaic array on the roof of a campus building. More importantly, a web-basedgraphic interface was created so that future

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1054: AN OCEAN ENERGY PROJECT: THE OSCILLATING WATERCOLUMNCraig Somerton, Michigan State University CRAIG W. SOMERTON Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Undergraduate Program for Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He also teaches the capstone design course for the department. Dr. Somerton has research interests in computer design of thermal systems, transport phenomena in porous media, and application of continuous quality improvement principles to engineering education. He received his B.S. in 1976, his M.S. in 1979

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Xiaoyu Zhang, Old Dominion University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

control system. Dr. Ansari is a professor of Computer Engineering at Virginia State University.Dr. Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State UniversityDr. James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University Director of Assessment and Senior Capstone Experiences Program Coordinator of Information Logistics program Department of Technology Virginia State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Extended Summer Research to Senior Design Project Jinmyun Jo1, Xiaoyu Zhang2, Pamela Leigh-Mack1, Ali Ansari1, James I. Cooke Jr1 Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 238061 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 235292IntroductionThere

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Gurau P.E., Kent State University at Tuscarawas

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

identify the optimum process characteristicsincluding material composition, compression level, curing temperature, the mold design andperformed property measurements on the obtained samples, including the measurement of bulkelectrical conductivity using a four-point probe. The samples obtained demonstratecharacteristics that exceed the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy. This investigationwas performed by students in the Engineering Technology Department at Kent State Universityat Tuscarawas during a capstone design project class – Engineering Technology Project offeredin the spring semester of 2013. The paper presents as well the development of this course.At the recommendation of the ABET accreditation committee, a new capstone design

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jung-Uk Lim, Liberty University; Kyung K. Bae, Liberty University; Hector E. Medina, Liberty University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT), HAWT is relatively ineffective forbuildings and locations near buildings, and faces local resistance due to noise as well asaesthetic, visual and public safety concerns [6]. Alternatively, VAWT has been predicted as apotential solution for small-size wind turbines that are installed at buildings and near buildings[7, 8].Responding to that line of discussions, one of the engineering capstone teams have been workingon designing and building an Aesthetically Pleasing Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (APVAWT)system with a logo of the Liberty University School of Engineering for their capstone project. Toachieve the functionality and aesthetics of the APVAWT system, art design team joined fordesigning aesthetically

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1306: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMIC MODEL FORBIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN GHANAMark Henderson, Arizona State UniversityBradley Rogers, Arizona State University Page 13.1216.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Development of an Economic Model for Biodiesel Production in GhanaAbstractIn this paper, the results of a project in which an interdisciplinary team of honors studentstravelled to Ghana in West Africa for the purpose of developing an economic model of biodieselproduction from energy crops in this region is described. The students included majors inengineering, business and finance, economics, and global studies

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

gasifiers. Three groups have created experiments to measure agricultureimprovements though soil amended with biochar. One very excited group, used biochar toamend the lightweight soil for green roof systems. The results were encouraging. Currentlystudents are also investigating biochar as a water filter media. The author and PI of the grants hasbeen able to take an advisory role and happily watch students lead the project. Work on theseprojects usually becomes the capstone educational experience for the participants. One of thePI’s jobs is to serve as a protective screen between the giant hair ball of the universitybureaucracy and the creative spirit of the untainted students. One result of this screening was theshredding of his university credit

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

José Colucci Ríos P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Miriam del Rosario Fontalvo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Initiative (SEI) of the CIVIS project strives to contribute to thenew energy workforce development efforts at UPRM. The SEI started in 2008 to providestudents a sustainable learning context in which they could learn about sustainable energy, getmotivated with the work in the area and a obtain a global perspective of their education inengineering. Within this context students are also expected to deepen their general educationskills, since they need a holistic perspective to better grasp sustainable energy concepts. The SEIillustrates some of the educational opportunities not only in energy economics, but also in theintegration of social issues in the analysis of a sustainable future. The SEI initiative has threemain areas: 1. A module-based

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

program and workforce developmentduring the first year of implementation were published in 2019 ASEE conference proceedings.Here, we present the results of the first- and second-year efforts involving the implementation ofthe program (Phase II). Accounts involving students, both scholarship recipients and others, whohave engaged in capstone projects related to the nuclear power industry are also discussed. Thefindings of the first- and second-year assessments on student outreach and educational goals areshared. We provide an update on the status of the program, and summarize lessons learned as aguide for other programs in support of nuclear workforce development.II. IntroductionWorkforce development in nuclear related energies is more

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 15.140.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010An Appropriate Technology Project: A Solar Powered Vaccine RefrigeratorIntroductionNearly half of the vaccines in developing countries go to waste every year due totemperature spoilage, according to the World Health Organization. Currenttransportation and storage methods in remote regions rely on ice packs that lastjust a few days. In order to maintain the optimal temperature range of 2 to 8° Cfor vaccine preservation, these regions need reliable long-term refrigeration whereelectricity is not available.To address this problem, a capstone design team developed an affordable, robustrefrigerator that operates with energy from the sun. The vaccine refrigerator wasdesigned with

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

included in each project home, while the meetings page links allproject progress reports. On the deliverables and links pages are including project deliverablesand the status, as well as useful information and references related to the project.2.2 MRP Implementation in Power Electronics and Capstone Design CoursesPower electronics represents the application of electronic circuits to energy conversion, transferand processing. Study of the characteristics, capabilities and limitations of power semiconductorswitching devices is fully discussed, during the course, as well as the analysis, design andsimulation of common circuit topologies for power conditioning and processing, powerelectronic converters, or switch-mode power supplies. Power electronics

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; J. E. McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; William Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

independence and environmentalconcerns are pervasive topics that can be directly related to the new programs. Throughseveral years of progressively complex design projects, the Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Engineering Physics degree programs have developed andimplemented a capstone senior design project related to hybrid electric vehicles.The design goal of this project was to analyze, design and build a functioning parallelhybrid-electric race car. The car will compete against other similar cars at an eventsponsored by SAE International and IEEE, called the SAE Formula Hybrid Competitionon May 1st-3rd 2007. This project was selected as a multi-disciplinary project because ithas sufficient technical challenges in each of the three