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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and is the most important experiment that an engineer mustfully understand. Thus, it is highly important for the students to develop and master the skills tocharacterize solar cells/modules, record the I-V curves, and be able to extract the cell/module PVperformance parameters by analysis of the measured I-V data.The equivalent circuit of a solar cell is shown in Fig. 1 (a) considering the single diode model. Thecurrent-voltage characteristic of the solar cell can be expressed by the following equation5,6: 𝑞(𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 ) 𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 𝐼 = 𝐼𝑝ℎ − 𝐼0 [exp { } − 1] − ( ) … … … … . … … … … (1) 𝑛𝑘𝑇

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Moghbelli, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran; Shahab Sabzi, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

important for power systems. Sometimes, unwillingoutages or using an energy source with low reliability can be harmful for electrical systems. Due toincremental fuel cost, shortage of reliability in power sources, increasing demand, and inappropriate effectsof fossil fuels on environment, demands for using renewable energy sources have been increasing [1], [2].Power generated by wind turbines and photovoltaic cells is a function of different parameters such asradiation intensity, temperature and wind speed [3]. Compounding renewable energy sources such as windpower with fossil fuels can improve this variety nature to gain controllability of power supply [2]. Hybrid power supply is a system in which different types of energy generation have been

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

andselected undergraduate students. The goal of the course is to introduce students to the field ofphotovoltaics. The course begins with the fundamentals of semiconductors, solar radiation, andthe operation of solar cells. It introduces students to the architectures of different PV systems andsystem components such as batteries, inverters, solar panels, etc. It provides technical, practical,and economic considerations in designing PV systems. Upon completion of this course, studentswill be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the operating principles of solar cells; 2. Calculate the power produced by the PV module as a function of module tilt and azimuth angle; 3. Describe the basic components and main performance

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

 reputation for quality work that secured follow­on Defense projects as will be described in the paper.     Introduction   Batteries of several chemistries provide a reliable source for the numerous hand­held devices utilized throughout the world today. ​ One such chemistry, the Lithium Carbon Monofluoride chemistry, produces a cell that provides a relatively flat voltage discharge curve for a majority of the discharge profile.  For example, at a continuous discharge current of 500mA and at a temperature of ​ 60°C, the discharge curve of a LiCFx D­sized cell used in this project is ​ shown in Figure 1

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

used for specialproject classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. The student feedback and learningassessments for all these cases is included in the paper.BackgroundThis paper discussed a novel way to approach the teaching of Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCs) via N-Scale Model trains. A problem with teaching PLCs is that they are generally usedto control large and usually very expensive equipment. This makes developing a realistic Page 26.1597.2laboratory experience very difficult. Most labs consist of toggle switches and pushbuttons forinputs and lamps for output. An example of this type of interface is shown in Figure 1. Whilemore

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

intheir content and team-building skills.1.0 IntroductionConcerns over ever increasing fossil fuel combustion rates and dwindling reserves have broughtenergy issues to the center stage. It has been reported that as much as 80% of global energyusage is derived from fossil fuels (FF) while in the United States, 9 million barrels of petroleumare consumed per day [1-2]. At this rate of consumption, plus projected population growths inkey world economies, it becomes very apparent that current practices will soon becomeunsustainable [3-5]. At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the deleterious effects of ourtraditional energy practices. Significant alterations to global biogeochemistry have occurred as aconsequence of FF utilization and the true

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Daouda Diarra, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

incorporated the theory ofdigital control and feedback systems, and digital communication in the design andimplementation of this project.The automated drip irrigation system will help reduce the problems associated with water wastein farming, avoid evaporation, and as a result increase food crop production.I. IntroductionThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [1], estimates that agricultureaccounts for 70% of all water consumption, compared to 20% for industry and 10% fordomestic. Critical need therefore exists to implement water conservation practices in agriculture.There is an urgent need to create strategies based on science and technology for sustainable useof water, including technical, agronomic, managerial, and

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

conventional hydroelectric generation for the first time in the U.S.history. Moreover, total utility scale solar for the first time surpassed geothermal powergeneration in 2014. Figure 1 displays the exponential growth of utility scale solar generationsince 2001. In 2014, renewable energy generation made up 13.2 percent of total generation. Thelargest three contributors were hydro (6.3 percent), wind (4.4 percent), and biomass (1.6percent), followed by solar (0.4 percent). On the other hand, electrical energy production fromfossil fuel sources coal has still the largest share of 38.6% which is followed by natural gas witha share of 27.5% 3. Figure 1. Growth of Solar Energy Generation3Solar energy is one of the most distributed

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

siteimpacts of these three systems.Different PV options: crystalline silicon (fixed-tilt), crystalline silicon (single-axis tracking), and Page 26.770.4thin film (fixed-tilt) have been tested. Each option represents a standalone system that can beASEE Annual Conference, 2015sized to use an entire available site area. Two sites are considered: part of the building roof andthe adjacent area, represented in the Figure 1. Figure 1: The roof of the building and the adjacent area.The economics of the potential systems were analyzed using an electric rate suggested by theutility company (Duke Energy), as well as incentives that are

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

reviewed and evaluated25 thermodynamics textbooks covering 1963 - 2013 [1-25]. Great majority of them are using thesame teaching approach. Only two of them are taking advantages of computational tools [9, 11].Three relatively new techniques in teaching are as follows: Page 26.169.2CONCEPTUAL-BASED LEARNING VS. CALCULATION-BASED LEARNINGThe responsibilities of engineers are usually designing systems. In majority of cases, the designprocess involves some sort of calculation. That is why traditionally engineering education heavilyemphasized the calculation techniques. Until 90s this approach was reasonable and perfectlyfitted the requirements of

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

demonstrate how acollegiate design competition could effectively motivate and engage students. The paper explainsthe design challenges, the design process, examples of the design work, and the students’performance evaluation.BackgroundFinding appropriate projects for capstone design courses has never been an easy task [1, 2]. Agood capstone design project should not only equip students with essential design skills but alsoneed to fit in the budget constraints and the time constraints of a two-semester course. Becauseof small number of senior students and limited resources and experiences, it is even morechallenging for a new and small program like the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University which was established in

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy producers from wind. However,current level of efficiencies of small-scale wind turbines have limited the use of wind turbines asthey are not economically feasible. Polar vortex in 20131 proved that wind turbines can becomecost beneficial during unexpected energy demands. Additionally, rise in wind energy productionthroughout the United States made USA as the world leader in wind power production 1.However, many turbines do not always operate at their maximum efficiency. This could be dueto a number of factors including the wind turbine blade design. In previous studies researcherswere able to increase wind power output by 40-60% 4 by designing a shrouding system that couldamplify incoming wind velocity. The Equation below shows that

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Pytel, CREATE and Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Additionally, the school has mechanics labfeaturing several decommissioned wind turbines for mechanical maintenance exercises as well asindustrial scale hydraulics trainers and welding shop.The prerequisites for the program include WR121 Writing, CAS133 Basic ComputerSkills/Microsoft Office, MTH95 Intermediate Algebra and college level reading.Table 1 shows the course matrix for the current Renewable Energy Technology Program atColumbia Gorge Community College Number Course Name Credits First Year EET 111 Basic Electronics 1: DC Circuit Analysis 5 MEC 121 Mechanical Power 1

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

courseofferings that will retain favorable elements of the flipped classroom. Page 26.1345.2The Place of this Course in our Electric Power ConcentrationOur department offers four concentration areas to EE majors, and approximately one third ofthem choose the Electric Power concentration1. (The other concentration areas include DigitalSystems, Electronics and Devices, and Communications and Signal Processing. ComputerEngineering is a separate major offered within our department.) In order to complete the ElectricPower concentration, students must take Power System Analysis 1 and three electives, chosenfrom: 1. Linear Control Systems (a required

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Engineering,Agriculture, and Mathematics) educators provide general enrichment activities, there are a veryfew that are focused on the topics of bioenergy and bioproducts with a multidisciplinaryapproach. By training educators (grades 6-16), it is anticipated that the students at middle andhigh schools, and four year colleges will not only be reached, but also become more aware ofgreenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and the deleterious effects arising due to dependenceon foreign oil. During the one-week summer institute on Bioenergy and Bioproducts, held at theUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore, educators across STEAM participated. The twoobjectives of the BEAT program are: 1) to provide a systems-perspective in renewable energywith a

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. McDermott, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the successful flipped classroom elements were retained for fall 2015.In the spring 2015 term, 134 video screencast example problems were added to the instructor’steaching of Linear Circuits & Systems 2. The addition of optional video content yieldedsignificant improvements in both outcomes and evaluations, compared to the instructor’sprevious teaching of Linear Circuits & Systems 1. This suggested use of video content tosupplement, but not replace, in-person teaching of new material, as in a blended classroom.Therefore, in the fall 2015 term, Electric Machinery was offered with supplemental videocontent. The course schedule also changed. The class now meets for two 75-minute lectureperiods and one two-hour lab period per week, versus

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering and engineeringeducation outreach. [Science, Technology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Education, andMath] 2 There are many university programs in place supporting Science, Technology,Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach as a result of the former NSF GK-12 OutreachProgram.14 Therefore, these programs can serve as an excellent gateways to promoting energyengineering and engineering education which can easily be incorporated. Examples of such willbe presented later in the paper.Energy engineering and engineering education are two, very important and underrepresentedfields. The Model has three components as shown in Figure 1: Energy Engineering, K-12Engineering Education Outreach, and Academics. 2 These three areas are used to provide a

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Zeeh1 1. Students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 2. U.S. Navy, former students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 3. Professors, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, MEProf. Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine Dr. Daniel M. Martinez received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester in western New York. He continued there to pursue a Ph.D., and after qualifying for entry into the program left for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland to conduct his graduate laboratory research. At Goddard he studied nucleation phenomenon, specifically vapor to particle conversion of metals in a gas evaporation condensation chamber. At the end of his Ph.D. work, Daniel became

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rim Razzouk, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Ambika Prasad Adhikari, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, selected from different institutions, attended the trainingworkshops. They engaged in a 10 day long program that comprised an array of training moduleson basic and advanced technical topics (e.g., installation of solar PV system), hands-on exercises,non-technical (e.g., gender inclusion), and educational games to reinforce specific conceptstaught in the training. The process of curriculum development was based on specific set oflearning objectives, which motivated the development of the assessments. A framework based onKirkpatrick’s evaluation model was used for the assessment and evaluation of the trainingintervention. This framework consists of four different focus areas: 1) reaction assessment:measures the participants’ perception of and

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

marketdominance. In this paper, the design of a manually powered hydraulic bicycle using energyefficiency as a primary design objective is presented. A laboratory setup is developed to testperformance of the hydraulic system components. Experimental analysis of component behaviorof a functional prototype of the hydraulic system is performed. The analysis result is used to selectcomponents for optimum performance of the system in its desired operational conditions. Themethodology can be utilized in design of similar systems where energy efficiency is a primarydesign objective.1. IntroductionWorldwide, the vast majority of energy is produced from fossil-based fuels resulting in theincrease of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere [1]. In the area of fluid power

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Marija Dimitrovska, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

augmentation devices. Methodology The study involves both testing and analyzing the custom designed wind augmentationdevices (Figure 1) to evaluate the efficiency of air flow. Three students from mechanicalengineering, civil engineering and business administration teamed up to develop the specifieddesigns. For the phase one, the designs of three shrouds, 200, 250, and 300, were 3D printed toinvestigate the wind velocity change between inlet and the outlet. All three students developedthe three dimensional models for 3D printing. Mechanical, and the civil engineering studentsconstructed the remaining cylindrical shape from the sheet metal with the assistance of the thirdsstudent with business background. Figure 1: Construction of wind

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

telecommunications fields.While students interested in communication networks typically have a computer science orengineering background. This divergence results in many challenges for the coeducation of suchprofessionals and students. We are discussing our approach in the design, development andimplementation of an undergraduate course, and the associate laboratory on smart grids. Projectchallenges include the selection of most appropriate course level, content and topics, textbooks,additional learning materials, laboratory experiments, inclusion or not an end-of-semesterproject, or field trips, etc. Two fundamental issues characterize smart grid education:multidisciplinary education and integrative nature of the smart grid solutions. 1

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Matin Meskin, University at Buffalo; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

toperform Data Analysis. Confidentiality of the end users’ data is protected by mutual trust.Maintaining trust and security is paramount. Individual consumers are rightfullyconcerned about potential data breaches. Because users are typically unfamiliar withrigorous industry standards, utilization of such systems must be accompanied by adetailed explanation of the protocols in place that ensure data security, hence education(including consumer education) is an important part of any large-scale deployment3, 4.An intermediary known as a XMPP Service Broker is used to authorize access for users,applications, and devices to exchange information. Figure 1 represents this informationexchange. XMPP also provides built-in security, which includes encryption

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering.The investigation of industry needs was mainly carried out by two senior students at the Mastersprogram with experience and skill in similar investigations under supervision of an AssociateProfessor at the university, and by the author of this Paper. It was decided to perform theinvestigation using a combination of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.To cover a wide range of companies, 30 companies in three categories were included: 1. Manufacturing industries using a lot of energy, e.g. paper and steel industries (examples: Ovako, Sandvik, SSAB, Holmen Paper). 2. Energy producers/owners of power plants and small companies working with e.g. renewable energy or technologies for energy savings (examples: Vattenfall

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

prompts and activities for instructional uses.BackgroundThe United States Department of Energy has laid out a vision in 2011, which includes having theU.S. secure a leading role in clean energy technologies [1]. With current global considerations toconserve natural energy resources and convert to more sustainable methods of power generation,applied efforts need to be developed in order to integrate known methods of energy generation,and still be able to provide reliable results. Although traditional energy sources (such as fossilfuels) still meet most of our energy demands, the benefits of renewable energy have no match asbeing environmentally friendly while they are virtually inexhaustible. Sustainable developmentincludes solving the sustainable

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

electrical power systems (all in their first year); transformers and, generally,three-phase power equipment (in the first semester of their second year). All of the courses inthe two-year associate degree transfer into a four-year baccalaureate degree, so some of thestudents continue. Also, some of the students in the four-year program take this course as anelective.AssessmentThe student learning objectives of the course are that upon successful completion of the course,the student will be able to: 1. Understand and be able to calculate values using the per unit system 2. Understand and be able to calculate values using symmetrical components 3. Determine the operating characteristics and proper application of auxiliary transformers used

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

that of the thermal energy at the lower temperature. Based onthe first law of thermodynamics, 1 kJ of electricity, chemical energy of fuel, thermal energy at500°C, and thermal energy at 50°C are basically equal. But in reality their economic values arenot the same. Therefore, it is vital to find a methodology to evaluate thermal systems not onlybased on the amount of energy conversion but also the actual value of energy. This approach iscalled exergy.Introduction When the author took Thermodynamics I and II courses as an undergraduate student about 20years ago, the topic of exergy analysis, also known as the availability analysis or the second lawof thermodynamics analysis, was not a part of the syllabus. In fact, when the author asked

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

towards textbook learning at theexpense of hands on experience2-5. In order to fill the gap of students’ broader knowledge, thiscourse aimed to provide students with a balance between training in a single discipline anddeveloping the capability of communicating and working with people across a variety ofdifferent fields4,6-10. This is also known as developing T-shaped professional skills and isdepicted in Figure 1. Figure 1: T-shaped professional diagram from T-Summit 201510 In past semesters, this course has successfully pushed students to develop T-shapedprofessional skills with a deep understanding of fuel cell technology and the broader role inindustrial society. Now, with the introduction of graduate students with

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

deregulation have created the frameworkfor the development of environmentally conscious distributed power generation, such as: wind,solar/photovoltaic (PV), geothermal, wave and tide energy, and fuel cells (FC), with zero (ornear zero) pollutant emissions. Given this rapid progress in renewable energy systems utilization,industry demand of trained professionals with adequate knowledge in this area increased as well.1-3, 6 Due to these facts together with the interest of keeping students abreast of the currentscientific and technological developments and trends, we believed that it was important andtimely to include renewable energy projects in senior project design courses in our DrexelUniversity Engineering Technology program. 6, 29, 30 Future

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, innovation suffers and emergingengineering students are left with a skill gap which employers are limited by their resources tofill4, 7-8. Therefore, in order to fill gap and create the next generation of innovative engineering,universities must adjust current engineering curriculum and find a balance between engineeringdisciplines and practical experience. Over the past decade many universities have adjusting curriculums to develop studentsinto T- Shape professionals, professionals who are highly trained in a single discipline, but havethe capability of communicating, understanding, and working with people from a variety of otherareas3-4, 9. Figure 1 represents a diagram that clearly defines the qualities of a T-shaped