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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the applications of an electrical field. Piezoelectric energyharvesting uses the direct effect and kp, k33, d33, d31, g33 are the characterizations of thepiezoelectric material properties. The k factor, referred to as a piezoelectric coupling factor, istypical way to conveniently and directly measure the overall strength of the electromechanicaleffect [1-4].Piezoelectric energy harvesting is a method that translates mechanical energy into electricalenergy by straining a piezoelectric material [5]. Strain or deformation of a piezoelectric materialcauses charge separation across the device, producing an electric field and resulting in a voltagedrop proportional to the stress applied. The oscillating system is typically a cantilever

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Lucian Ionel Cioca, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy has been marked by four broad trends: (1) risingconsumption and a transition from traditional sources of energy (e.g., wood, dung, agriculturalresidues) to commercial forms of energy (e.g., electricity, fossil fuels); (2) steady improvementin the power and efficiency of energy technologies; and (3) a tendency (at least for most of the20th century) toward fuel diversification and de-carbonization, especially for electricityproduction; and (4) reducing pollution emissions1-16. These trends have largely been positive.However, the rate of technology improvement has not been sufficient to keep pace with thenegative consequences of rapid growth in energy demand. The task, then, is not so much tochange course as it is to accelerate progress

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

). Alsoincluded are improved operational procedures and approaches that were implemented that helpeddevelop energy awareness for operators and that could change energy wasting practices.Lastly, a discussion is presented on how improvements could be implemented at the facility withspecific lessons learned on how to develop a practical and realistic strategy to save energy at thisfacility. The undergraduate engineering student who were part of this project had significantopportunities for learning in virtually all areas of the effort. A summary of student benefits is alsolisted, with how students were able to interact with other business personnel, and technicalspecialists.1) Background:This paper is a continuation of work initially documented in the

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

showed a significant improvement in students understanding. Theirfeedback also indicated that while they learned a lot, they had a fun time and enjoyed the course.IntroductionThe introduction of renewable energy to the students while they are in the high school level oreven earlier is becoming popular. The department of Energy and National Renewable EnergyLaboratory (NREL) [1, 2], Illinois Valley Community College [3], the Union of ConcernedScientists [4], and others [5, 6] have published guidelines and booklets for this purpose.This paper presents the hands on approach to educate the high school students who attended theSTEM summer camp at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) aboutthe concepts of energy in general and

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University; Steve Szablya, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Project Genesis and Community NeedMuhuru Bay, Kenya is a fishing village located on the shores of Lake Victoria, close to theTanzanian border. Although a few small shops in the business district of Muhuru Bay areconnected to the national grid, the vast majority of households are not. Most people rely on smallsingle-wick kerosene lamps (see Figure 1) and flashlights or candles for lighting. Kerosenelamps are hazardous, noxious, expensive and produce low-quality light of generally less than 20lumens, which is inadequate for studying or reading3. Approximately 4000 people live in thegreater Muhuru Bay area, most of them surviving on a few dollars per day. Figure 1. A typical kerosene lamp, fabricated from a used aerosol canister. A quarter is shown

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Philip W Swanson, University of Southern Maine; Kevin Michael Wacker, University of Southern Maine

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

for research and educational use in the future.Relatively inexpensive common materials and simple manufacturing processes demonstrated thatusing a parabolic dish to concentrate solar radiation onto a tiny 1/2 cm2 multi-junction solar cellchip would produce an electrical output greater than 8 watts. Excess heat generated is dissipatedvia a heat sink assembly the solar cell chip is bonded to. The system is made up from a scalableparabolic mirror, a microprocessor controlled dual-axis tracking mechanism which is guided by afour-quadrant home-made light sensor, and the multi-junction solar cell assembly including itsheat sink. The parabolic mirror is designed by combining strips of off-the-shelf aluminumcoated polycarbonate mirror material, all

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University; Taipeng Zhang, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

: “Since the beginning of the 20th century, average per capita income in the United States has grown more than sevenfold, and science and technology account for more than half of this growth. In the 21st century, the country’s need for a world-leading STEM workforce and a scientifically, mathematically and technologically literate populace has become even greater, and it will continue to grow – particularly as other nations continue to make rapid advances in science and technology”.1 Although STEM plays a significant role in today’s global society, a December 2014 surveyby YouGov for IEEE shows that young adults, especially in the United States, seem to overlookthe value of STEM subjects.2 Table 1 shows the results of that

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

present the development of our educational DCmicrogrid platform which includes popular renewable energy sources and hybrid storagesystems. This lab-scale platform provided an educational environment for senior students andgraduate students to take part in laboratory experiments and to understand and develop new ideasfor DC power system applications. I. Introduction Power system planning and its design are the major challenges of the future power system [1]-[3]. Recently, DC microgrid and hybrid DC power systems have gained a lot of popularity andinterest. The importance of the DC power system is not only because of the fact that most of therenewable energy sources such as solar and fuel cell have a DC output but also becauseimplementation

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as enticing to prospective freshmen, transfer students, engineeringunderclassmen, and project sponsors. Historically, the capstone program has focused on productrealization, emphasizing application of design and manufacturing skills in response to clientneeds [11]. This paper explores the feasibility of housing energy conservation projects withinour capstone course model, even though the final product is detailed design documentation ratherthan finished hardware. A typical schedule of course activities is laid out in Tables 1 and 2. Page 26.357.3Table 1. Overview of 1st Semester in Capstone SequenceWeek Formal Advisor

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Louise Marianne de Matos Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

at their facility.Such applied engineering internships are of great value to the student and to industry, so adiscussion of the lessons learned are provided by the undergraduate engineering student herself,along with a commentary of both the academic and applied engineering knowledge gained bysuch internships are also presented. This information will be of interest to engineering faculty atother colleges and universities who might wish to successfully pursue other internshipopportunities for their engineering students in other areas of interest.1) Introduction:This work reviews efforts undertaken with funding from a State of Michigan Energy OfficeStudent Internship grant. The student internship efforts describe here capitalizes on

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter; Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Anthony Zusack, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Emily Carol Rosales, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

specific altitude are compared. The error barsrepresent the average of maximum and minimum readings from the location it appears with. Total average power readings for all experiments per altitude can be seen in Table 1below. Table 1 above shows the average data collected from each altitude and the corresponding control data. The left of each group is the data from the different altitudes and right is the control. Error bars are presented as the average Max/Min of each location on the corresponding days.The location data seen on the x-axis refers to both the location itself and the correspondingcontrol data (taken at the same time), with intermittent cloud interference on the 533ft and 700ftlocation. The data ranges

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Austin Carrig, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the relative location of the state whenanalyzing a power cycle. ! Figure 1. Clausius app with T-s diagram for water on Apple iPad.Clausius reverses the approach commonly taken by existing reference applications by forcing theuser to first locate the state on a property chart using their fingers to glide along a knownproperty until they are in the desired region. As the user navigates their way to the desired state,Clausius provides instantaneous and continuous property values of the state at the finger tip.Thus, the navigation action itself delivers information related to (a) Property Trends: how theproperties change across the property chart and (b) Regional Context: where the state is locatedwithin the property chart. For

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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and humanities complemented the work in class. Table III presentsthe topics of the course. Table I. Topics for the course “Public Policy in Electrical Engineering” Outline Contact Hours Overview of legal concepts 1 Sustainability 6 Government regulation 4 Rates 4 Public Policy (state and federal) 4 Electric Energy 3 Markets

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

26.520.31969, the first commercially successful PLC was made in 1973 by Michael Greenberg. PLCsfunction with one of the following, but not limited to programming languages, Ladder Logic,ASEE Annual Conference, 2015Function Block Logic, and Structured Text (1). These are accessed by either the LED screen orcomputer interface. The interface may be an LED display on the front of the device. While thismay seem similar to a VFD, there are several differences. The primary difference is that PLCsare not limited to just motors. Through a MODBUS cable PLCs can send and receive data fromdifferent machines (2). This difference combined with equipment like occupancy sensors allowsfor a higher level of customization of building and machining equipment.In our case

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriela De Mattos Veroneze, North Carolina A&T SU; Zhichao Li, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Pedro Augusto Pinto Caldeira

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

current electricity (DC) andusing an alternator converts it into alternative current (AC) that can be used to power equipmentinside a house. Photovoltaic cells have to combine cost effectiveness with relatively highthroughput energy yield production, in order to achieve this combination a couple of factors haveto be counted in: Material of construction, location that the PV cell will be placed and energyconversion efficiency. Even though there is a high initial cost to purchase and install Solar panels the financial Page 26.1484.2return of investment is worth it besides it provides added home value. Figure 1. Solar PanelsWind

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Aviv Chetrit, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Luke Aleckson

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

welding time. Oncecompleted the frame weighed 120 lbs with a material cost of $322 (Figure 1).An additional consideration with the structural design was transportation of the finished Shack.One option considered was to make the base of the Shack a trailer. This option was consideredto be overly expensive and involved additional safety design issues regarding highway safetyapproval. The more traditional method of placing the Shack on skis (or skids) was settled on. Monitoring team interaction and communications can be an important aspect of advising a design project. It is important for students to realize that even though they have been placed in charge of one particular portion of the design their decision will affect the

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

effects of Chernobyl crystallized theimportance to the Germans of protecting one’s own and the significance that energy andenvironmentalism plays in their future and the future of their children.”4 Following theFukushima reactor disaster of 2011, the Energiewende was given even more precedence and apush forward with Chancellor Angela Merkel leading the shut down of 8 of Germany’s 17nuclear reactors (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Nuclear Plant Decommissioning in Germany 2000 – 2020From Energy Transition/Energiewende, Bolle Foundation [5]With this shuttering of nuclear plants, and an overarching goal for “80% of Germany’s electricpower to be generated from renewables by 2050”6, the Energiewende is well underway. In fact,the amount of electricity produced

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Timothy A Poynton, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the motivation for thisevent, its planning, its execution, and its assessment.MotivationIssues facing the electric power industry Page 26.1232.2 1The electric power industry is facing the most serious issue it ever had which is the aging of itsworkforce (1). Since 1990, the Utility workforce has dropped more than 23% and it is estimatedthat the U.S. energy industry may experience as much as a 50% turnover in power and energyengineers over the next five years (2). The expert power engineers are retiring and there are fewnew electric power graduates to pass the knowledge onto. Compounding the problem

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE; Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Research Organization Energy Centre (similar to theU.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory). An overview of the Australian itinerary is shownin table 1; for more detailed descriptions of sites visited, please see Appendix B.Table 1 - Itinerary for the Australia International Renewable Energy Learning Exchange, 2013 Date Institution Visited 3/12 TAFE Directors Meeting, Sydney 3/12 Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Nirimba Campus 3/13 Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond Campus 3/13 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization Energy Centre 3/14 Canberra Institute of Technology 3/16 Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE 3/18 Chisholm