Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Faris Abdullah Almansour, North Carolina A&T State University

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AC 2012-5225: FUTURE ENERGY AND SMART GRIDDr. Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University Ibraheem Kateeb received his B.S. in physics and mathematics from Yarmouk University in Jordan, M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. from NCA&TSU in North Carolina in electrical and computer engineering. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and Chairman of CNC-IEEE with more than 20 years of experience in academia and industry. He was professor and Department Head of electronics engineering at Guilford Technology College. He is currently at NCA&TSU as Assistant Professor of Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology. His current research is on electronic components, green energy and power, and control-robotics. He

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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AC 2012-3249: INDOOR SECURITY LIGHTING WITH SOLAR POW-ERED LED TECHNOLOGYDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityMr. Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He received a B.S. in design and development and holds a M.A. in industrial education and is pursuing an Ed.D. in higher education from Texas A&M University, Commerce. His primary teaching area is construction management. Research interests include automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” con- struction. Page 25.771.1

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Michael Klein, University of North Dakota

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at Clarkson University in New York during 1990-1995. Since 1995 he has been with the Department of Electrical Engineering at University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, where he is now a full Professor. Dr. Salehfar served as the Interim Chair of the UND Depart- ment of Electrical Engineering from 2010 to 2012 and as the Director of Engineering Ph.D. Programs for several years. Dr. Salehfar worked as a consultant for the New York Power Pool in New York and electric utilities and coal industries in the State of North Dakota. Dr. Salehfar has had active and exter- nally funded multidisciplinary research projects funded by various government and private organizations. He has worked on a number of projects funded by the

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Soner Tarim

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AC 2010-1560: YOUNG MINDS MEET FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTUREFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityRecayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern IowaSoner Tarim, Cosmos Foundation dba Harmony Schools Page 15.1388.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Young Minds Meet for Sustainable FutureAbstractThe Sustainability is the intent to provide the best outcomes for the human and naturalenvironments both now and indefinite future. The Sustainability relates to the continuity ofeconomic, social, institutional and environmental aspects of human society, as well as the non-human environment. The Cosmos Foundation, a non-profit educational organization with

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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beamstructure with a mass at the unattached end of the lever, since it provides higher strain for a giveninput force [6]. The voltage produced varies with time and strain, effectively producing anirregular AC signal on the average. Piezoelectric energy conversion produces relatively highervoltage and power density levels than an electromagnetic system. Moreover, piezoelectricity hasthe ability to generate an electric potential of elements such as crystals and some types ofceramics from a mechanical stress [7]. If the piezoelectric material is not short circuited, theapplied mechanical stress induces a voltage across the material. The most common type ofdevice used to scavenge vibration energy is a cantilever piezoelectric device which

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abdullah Al Hadi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajab Challoo, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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State TransformerAbstract:Future of smart grids is mostly dependent on the latest advances in research on Voltage SourceInverter (VSI). The VSI mainly consists of power electronic devices i.e. IGBT, MOSFET, etc.with high switching frequency operation. High power converters are now being considered forthe transmission and distribution of power systems such as in high voltage DC (HVDC)transmission, flexible AC transmission systems (FACTs), and STATCOM, etc. Along with theseapplications, solid-state transformer (SST) is getting much attention for the high-powertransmission and distribution systems. SST facilitates HVDC power transmission with reducedtransformer size, low cost, and easy mobility. A three-stage three-port

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Anh NV Nguyen; Patrick Martin, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University, AP, India

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AC 2011-1439: FUZZY LOGIC-BASED PMDC MOTOR CONTROLLER -AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTKala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania Kala Meah received the B.Sc. degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1998, the M.Sc. degree from South Dakota State University in 2003, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Wyoming in 2007, all in Electrical Engineering. From 1998 to 2000, he worked for several power companies in Bangladesh. Currently, Dr. Meah is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Com- puter Engineering, Department of Physical Science, York College of Pennsylvania. His research interest includes electrical power, HVDC transmission, renewable energy, energy conversion, and

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Ahmad Sleiti, University of Central Florida; Eileen Cashman, Humboldt State University; Peter Lehman, Humboldt State University; Richard Engel, Schatz Energy Research Center; Michael Mann, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota

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AC 2010-635: NATIONAL HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL EDUCATIONPROGRAM PART I: CURRICULUMDavid Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles David Blekhman is an Associate Professor in the Power, Energy and Transportation program in the Department of Technology at CSULA. Dr. Blekhman received his B.S.-M.S., in Thermal Physics and Engineering from St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2002 from SUNY Buffalo. Prior to joining CSULA in 2007, he was an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Grand Valley State University. Currently, Dr. Blekhman is a PI for the Department of Energy "Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education at CSULA" grant

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or Co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting, renewable energy, microgrids, wave and turbulence, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compat- ibility, and engineering education.Prof. Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu Lucian Ionel CIOCA received the M.Sc. in Machine Tools (1993) and B.Sc. in Occupational Safety, Health and Work Relations Management (2010). In 2002, he becomes Dr. Eng. (Ph.D degree) of Pet- rosani University, Romania and now he is

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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pre-recorded lectures. To enhance this concept,a hybrid approach to the traditional lecture was applied. In this approach, students are exposed toboth on-line and face-to-face lecture methods. In addition, this approach included a short onlinequiz through BlackboardTM before each course module and a short quiz at the start of classsession after each course module to improve student participation. In fact, a 2010 U.S.Department of Education report1 concluded that “Instruction combining online and face-to-faceelements had a larger advantage relative to purely face-to-face instruction than did purely onlineinstruction”. However this report targeted very broad population including K-12, careertechnology, medical and higher education, as well as

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

research interests. He has also been PI or Co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting, renewable energy, microgrids, wave and turbulence, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compat- ibility, and engineering education.Prof. Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu Lucian Ionel CIOCA received the M.Sc. in Machine Tools (1993) and B.Sc. in Occupational Safety, Health and Work Relations Management (2010). In 2002, he becomes Dr. Eng. (Ph.D degree) of Pet- rosani University, Romania and now he is professor at ”Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu - Romania, Faculty of

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Reed, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Daniel Ludois, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Maria Hamlin, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1495: POWER CONVERSION COURSEWORK USING A SOLID STATETESLA COILJustin Reed, University of Wisconsin, Madison Justin Reed received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle in 2005 and the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2008. He is currently working towards the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering at the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), where he has experience as a teaching assistant for several electrical engineering courses. His interests include engineering education, power electronics, motors and renewable energy applications.Daniel Ludois

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas; Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas; Jonathan M. S. Mattson, University of Kansas; Christopher D. Depcik

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3758: SMALL-SCALE SMART GRID CONSTRUCTION ANDANALYSISMr. Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas Nick Surface is a British student studying in Kansas for a master;s degree in mechanical engineering. In 2007, he received his bachelor’s degree at City University London, followed by six months interning at BMW in Munich, Germany. His specific area of interest is automotive technology. The focus of his thesis is developing energy infrastructure for the purpose of charging electric vehicles and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Mr. Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas Bryan Anthony Strecker has a B.S. in mechanical engineering, University of Kansas, and will have a M.S. in mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connie Gomez, University of Texas at El Paso; Heidi Taboada, University of Texas at El Paso; Jose Espiritu, University of Texas at El Paso; Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas at El Paso

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AC 2010-2088: INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEERING IN EDUCATIONAND RESEARCHConnie Gomez, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Connie Gomez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her research areas include designing biodegradable tissue scaffolds for bone regeneration and designing medical and assistive robotics.Heidi Taboada, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Heidi Taboada is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her research interests include Multiple Objective Optimization, System Reliability Analysis and Optimization

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 23.447.3Table 1 Estimated LCOE of different technologies in 20176 U.S. Average Levelized Costs (2010 $/megawatt hour) for Plants Entering Service in 2017Plant type Capacity Levelized Fixed Variable Transmission Total Factor Capital OEM O&M Investment System (%) Cost (including Levelized fuel) CostConventional Coal 85 65.8 4 28.6 1.2 99.6Advanced Coal 85 75.2 6.6 29.2 1.2

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University; Edward Lee Long IV, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1048: CONVERTING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEVEHICLE TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLEAli Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Dr. Eydgahi is an Associate Dean of the College of Technology, Coordinator of PhD in Technology program, and Professor of Engineering Technology at the Eastern Michigan University. Since 1986 and prior to joining Eastern Michigan University, he has been with the State University of New York, Oak- land University, Wayne County Community College, Wayne State University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Eydgahi has received a number of awards including the Dow outstanding Young Fac- ulty Award from American Society for Engineering Education in 1990, the Silver Medal for outstanding

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Baumgartner, LeTourneau University; Timothy Hewitt, LeTourneau University; Edgar Licea, LeTourneau University; Nolan Willis, LeTourneau University; Matthew Green, LeTourneau University

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AC 2010-828: SYSTEMS DESIGN OF A HYDRO-KINETIC TECHNOLOGY FORRURAL AREAS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIESJoshua Baumgartner, LeTourneau University Joshua Baumgartner is a senior mechanical engineering student at LeTourneau University. A National Merit Finalist and member of LeTourneau’s Honors Program, he advanced to the 2008 ASME Student Design Contest International Finals with his sophomore design team. Joshua plans to return to his hometown of San Antonio to work in building design and become a professional engineer. His other career interests include teaching engineering and designing for people with disabilities.Timothy Hewitt, LeTourneau University Tim Hewitt is currently studying for his

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Lance David Sebesta

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areas of AC/DC Power System Interactions, distributed energy systems, power quality, and grid-connected re- newable energy applications including solar and wind power systems. He is a senior member of IEEE, member of ASEE, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, and ATMAE. Dr. Pecen was recog- nized as an Honored Teacher/Researcher in ”Who’s Who among America’s Teachers” in 2004-2009. Dr. Pecen is a recipient of 2010 Diversity Matters Award at the University of Northern Iowa for his efforts on promoting diversity and international education at UNI. He is also a recipient of 2011 UNI C.A.R.E Sustainability Award for the recognition of applied research and development of renewable energy appli- cations at

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Susan Elmore, US Air Force Academy ; Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

classroom/lab environmentto wire up each of the four student units in turn over two lessons. Section size was 24 students orfewer. Student involvement was enthusiastic; their feedback will be included in the paper’sassessment section.This paper includes descriptions and diagrams sufficient to replicate each unit. This paper Page 23.654.2contains some discussion of the instruction, sufficient to understand what was covered. Becausestudents train with 120 Volts AC on these units, safety merits extra care. A design for safety isexplained in detail. After four semesters of use, an assessment of student learning indicatesimproved proficiency with the

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

of 14 panels. The 14 panels arewired in the series/parallel configuration shown in Figure 3 to stay below the current and voltagelimits of the disconnects and the inverter. The inverter provides its own DC and AC disconnectsand then the wire is routed to a distribution panel within the building. Figure 3. Schematic of solar photovoltaic array.The basic construction of the photovoltaic array was relatively easy. A pre-fabricated trusssystem was mounted to a steel frame on the roof of the building. The panels were then attachedto the truss. As shown in Figure 4, much of this work was accomplished by students whovolunteered to assist. This do-it-yourself installation was a great learning experience but it didtake a

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Jason Buchanan, Southern Illinois Universaity, Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-84: COMPACT FLORESCENT LAMP HARMONIC ANALYSIS ANDMODEL DEVELOPMENT-AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCECarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Carl J. Spezia is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program located in the Department of Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). He joined the program in1998 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois. His industrial assignments included power system modeling, power systems protection, and substation design. He

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Darko Korain, Desert Research Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-403: DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-LEARNING SYSTEM AND A VIRTUALLABORATORY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCESRadian Belu, Drexel UniversityDarko Korain, Desert Research Institute Page 15.414.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of an E-learning System and a Virtual Laboratory for Renewable Energy SourcesAbstractIn the modern world where everything changes at an extremely fast rate a constant and continualupgrading of knowledge is vital. Nowadays most utility and energy companies use advancedtechnology such as renewable energy sources applications. There have been significant advancesin renewable energy conversion

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Ayhan Zora, Deere & Company

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1230: AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT: THE DE-SIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY HY-BRID BOATFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityKeith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Mr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He re- ceived a BS in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and is pursuing an Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construc- tion Management. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction.Ayhan Zora, Deere & Company

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1871: APPLICATIONS OF A REAL-TIME DIGITAL SIMULATOR INPOWER-SYSTEM EDUCATION AND RESEARCHAnurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University Anurag K. Srivastava received his Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, in 2005, M. Tech. from Institute of Technology, India in 1999 and B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, India in 1997. He is working as Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University since September 2005. Before that, he worked as research assistant and teaching assistant at IIT, Chicago, USA and as Senior Research Associate at Electrical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

on this breaker. Thispaper will discuss the problems encountered running these tests with undergraduates, includingsafety and power concerns. It will also discuss the student’s interactions and their impressions ofthe testing; and look at methods to evaluate how well they learned the testing methods and thecircuit breaker operational concepts. The travel time test requires that both 120 V ac (for thecompressor) and 125 V dc (for the controls) be provided to the breaker. On the breaker tested, alarge spring is used to open the interrupters, while a pneumatic system is used to close thebreaker. A Doble TDR900 is used to perform the test. This test instrument has inputs for: 1) thelinear transducer that measures the movement of the operating

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Corey Evan Eichelberger; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of Technology. He serves on UNI Energy and Environment Council, CNS Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity Task Force Committees. His research interests, grants, and publications are in the ar- eas of AC/DC Power System Interactions, distributed energy systems, power quality, and grid-connected renewable energy applications including solar and wind power systems. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, and member of ASEE, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, and ATMAE. Pecen was rec- ognized as an Honored Teacher/Researcher in ”Who’s Who among America’s Teachers” in 2004-2009. Pecen is a recipient of 2010 Diversity Matters Award at the University of Northern Iowa

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4605: INTEGRATING POWER ENGINEERING INTO MIDDLEAND HIGH SCHOOL MATH CURRICULUMSMr. Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Mark Abbott obtained his B.S. degree from the University of California, Davis, in biomedical engineering. He is now a graduate student at California State University, Los Angeles, studying electrical engineering. Abbott’s main interests are in power and systems engineering. His research involves improving efficiency of residential vertical axis wind turbines by developing a control algorithm for an adaptive, power sensing, and pulse-width-modulation (PWM) controller. As an IMPACT LA Fellow, Abbott works closely with teachers from LAUSD to develop hands-on

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3487: MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL SMART GRID LABORATORYDr. Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College Ilya Grinberg graduated from the L’viv Polytechnic Institute (L’viv, Ukraine) with an M.S in E.E. and earned a Ph.D. degree from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (Moscow, Russia). He has more than 30 years of experience in design and consulting in the field of power distribution systems and design automation. He has over 36 published papers. Currently he is professor of engineering technology at Buffalo State College. His interests are in the field of electric power distribution systems analysis, design automation, and systems engineering.Prof. Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY Mohammed

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

flywheel. Capacity of a typical capacitor is givenby: AC  (6) dFig. 10 shows a more detailed model of a supercapacitor. In this model parallel electronic resistor indicatesself-discharging rate. Figure 10. Detailed equal circuit of a supercapacitorFollowing equations indicate parameters' values for a model with three branches: ESR  (7) i   t t C O  ( 1  122 1 2 )I C Page 26.209.8 (8) i 1  2 1 2  1t 2  t1 2K   2( )I

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College

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minor courses and an elective for all engineeringprograms. All the minor courses are offered at junior and senior level, being also offered forgraduate students, enrolled into the Sustainability and Energy Engineering track. The objectivesof the power electronics course are to present and cover the fundamental concepts, basics of  industrial and power electronic converters over a spectrum of applications and to provide anintroduction to the emerging technologies in these fields. Upon completion of this course thestudents are expected to be familiar with: power computation, concepts, power switchingdevices, DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC and AC-AC power converters, switch-mode power supplies,and drives, as well as with extended utility, renewable energy