Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1219: USING AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SUMMER CAMP FOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AS A UNIVERSITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THERECRUITMENT OF FUTURE ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A TWO YEAR STUDYRobert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University in the summer of 2003, after two decades of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems from Lawrence Technological University

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); KETKI GHAISAS, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8779Teaching Renewable Energy System Design and Analysis with HOMERDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding a PHD in power engineering and the other in physics. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and re- search institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Riddell, Baker College Of Flint; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

trends, challenges and opportunities. The key“big idea” was to empower the students to critically review non-traditional energy sources (i.e.non-fossil fuels) and develop a level of comfort in addressing not only the hard technicalimplications related to alternative energy but to also encompass the “soft” side of society’sopinions, global impact, legal aspects (codes, zoning and laws), environmental concerns andconstruction difficulties.The second “big idea” was that as each student became more knowledgeable in the area theywere researching they would present related technical, societal and legal issues for discussionwith the class promoting a dialog and better understanding of such for all. Aside from the moremainstream alternative energy

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brandon Dooley, Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

various fuel sources. As ourunderstanding of the physical phenomena involved in the underlying energy conversionprocesses improves, so too does our ability to design increasingly productive and efficient energysystems. In this sense, the field of power naturally pushes the envelope for optimization andefficiency, benefiting each successive generation of energy systems that emerge. But what aboutexisting systems that, despite being far from the end of their serviceable lifespan, have been inoperation too long to benefit from the latest knowledge and technology geared towardsefficiency improvements? Are there any established practices that can systematically apply thesedevelopments to older systems in such a way to boost energy efficiency while

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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

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

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

a region without sacrifice its futuresustainability. The presented laboratory experiences have a potential to train and educate over 30students a year in Power Electronics, and Renewable Energy Technology courses, 20undergraduate students in senior design project course sequence in addition to those doingundergraduate research. This experience have a tremendous impact in the large amount of ETstudents that graduate every year from concentrations related to electrical engineeringtechnology (EET) and the future planned renewable energy concentration. The laboratoryexercises include: 1. Solar cells and panels, PV systems – MATALB simulation and experimental test 2. Control of single-phase grid converter used for PV residential

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

exposure to the nature of future career opportunities.(5) Recent studies haveshown the relationships of internships, as well as other employment opportunities, to the hoursworked by a student and their impact on grade point average (GPA) compared to studentretention.(6) The use of required professional internships for graduation from engineeringprograms have also been carefully assessed.(7) The specific outcomes with compelling data werealso recently presented showing how internships have improved student’s personal attitudestowards their future prospects in an engineering career, and have documented the positivefinancial benefits to an organization.(8) Others have established multi-institutional internshipprograms for several engineering

Conference Session

Energy Conservation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Current research topics of interest are solar photovoltaics, solar thermal energy systems, combined heat, electric micro- grids, power systems for advanced commercial buildings, and the design and implementation of advanced energy technologies. His degrees in Mechanical Engineering are from the University of California, Berke- ley (Ph.D.) and the University of Minnesota (M.S. and B.S.). He holds a second Masters degree in Physics from Brown University.Mr. Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering Wesley A. Zloza is a graduate student from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.Mr. Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of EngineeringBrent Radlinger c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

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

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nina T. Jones, University of Florida; Sean R. Niemi, University of Florida; Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

flexibility, and 4) increasedinteraction and engagement. A major challenge for the field of engineering stems from theincorporation of laboratory and design components critical to post-graduation student performancein the workforce. [1]There are three main types of student laboratories 1) on-site laboratories, 2) virtual laboratories,and 3) remote laboratories. On-site laboratories were most common pre-COVID, but are currentlyproblematic because of health concerns. Virtual laboratories, by contrast, are safe, but have manypedagogical drawbacks. Remote laboratories provide the best of both worlds offering students asafe and hands-on experience. In fact, literature shows that students can favor these remote labexperiences over even on-site laboratories

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; William Trotter Nichols

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

be noted that the NPV and IRR forthe direct method estimation were found to be -$92,400 and 6.25% respectively- a moreattractive scenario since a positive NPV can be achieved at initial electricity cost of 8.7 ¢/kWh.Consequently, it is unlikely that the PV systems designed for the RAC center will produce apositive NPV since it will not qualify for any financial incentives and currently pays about 22%less for the price of electricity than the MART center. However, PV systems installed oncolleges and universities are mostly funded to conduct basic research and for educationalpurposes without much emphasis on financial profitability.V. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSISTwo aspects were considered for this environmental analysis: the energy payback and

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Emmanuel Benitez, University of Texas, Pan American; Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Council of Texas (ERCOT), and generate a report on the actual energyproduction revenue.In this paper we introduce a set of experimental laboratory exercises for undergraduate studentsto become familiar with these practices of Renewable Solar Energy.Hands on Experience for Students on an Energy Management SystemIntroductionWe have implemented a data acquisition/energy management system (DA/EMS) for a 5kWphotovoltaic array system. Our main goal with this system is to improve the education of ourundergraduate and graduate students about these arising technologies that are being implementedin our world today. Our DA/EMS has various hardware components including sensors, a dataacquisition interface, circuitry implementation, loads, and the

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

Proceedings, Columbus, Ohio.6. Tanner Hollis, Ghalib Shutayfi, Zachary Massey, William Benson and Bora Karayaka, (2018) Load Following of a Nuclear Power Plant, National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK.7. T. Hollis, W. Benson, J. Knapp and H. Karayaka, (2019) Dispatching of a Scale Nuclear Power Plant using a Battery Storage, IEEE SoutheastCon Huntsville, AL.8. David Inscoe, H. Bora Karayaka and Andrew Ritenour, (2020) Design and Implementation of a Load Following Emulator for Nuclear Power Generation, IEEE SoutheastCon Virtual Conference.9. C. Reilly, T. Rayburn and P. Cruz, (2019) A Model to Accurately Predict Hydrogen Explosion Severity in Nuclear Power Stations, Appalachian

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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

BSEE Student 12 Senior Male BSEE Student 13 Graduate Female MSTTeaching the Power Electronics Course with a Hybrid Flipped Classroom ApproachThis course was designed to introduce switch mode power electronics principles with a partiallyflipped (or hybrid) classroom approach. Covered topics include analysis, design, and operationof power electronic circuits for motor drives and electric utility applications, power conversionfrom AC to DC, DC to DC, DC to AC. In addition, design and construction of power electroniccircuits through simulations are studied. PSpice software is used for power electronics systemanalysis and design. Prerequisite courses include Solid

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

). Rank analysis of covariance. Journal of the American Statistical Association, 62(320), 1187- 1200.32. Lawson, A. (1983). Rank analysis of covariance: alternative approaches. The Statistician, 32(3), 331-337.33. Sullivan, G., & Feinn, R. (2012). Using Effect Size-Or Why the P Value is Not Enough. Journal of Graduate Medical Education, 4(3), 279-282.34. Kotrlik, J., Williams, H., & Jabor, M. (2011). Reporting and Interpreting Effect Size in Quantitative Agricultural Education Research. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(1), 132-142.35. Cohen, J. (1987). Statistical Power Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., 24-27, 40.36. Salkind, N. (ed.), 2010, Encyclopedia of Research

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2008 course developed a series of products, focusing onfive projects in teams of two each. They did an initial comparison of realities in two verydifferent regions, then selected projects, and did a Requirements Definition for their project.They then developed design analyses and presented them at the Institute’s UndergraduateResearch Opportunities Seminar midway through the semester. At the end of the semester, theysubmitted detailed reports as well as Business Plans for their projects. This exercise was repeatedin Fall 2008, with a graduate section of the course added to focus on the issues where Spacetechnology linked to renewable energy.The course lecture material, evaluation methods, and course assessment comments fromstudents, as well as

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

. Life Skills Outcomes C.1 This project had an impact on my critical thinking skills? C.2 This project improved my ability to work in teams and resolve conflicts?C. Civic Responsibility Outcomes C.1 This experiential learning project provided benefits to the community? In what capacity? C.2 My appreciation for integrated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) research grown?Q.1 What did you like best about the experiential learning project?Q.2 What did you like least about the experiential learning project?D. Interpersonal: Mentor Relation Outcomes C.1 The mentor relationship with my graduate supervisor-mentor met my work objectives, needs and expectations? Please explain: C.2 I met regularly with my supervisor-mentor C.3 My

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. In this article, I will expand on my experience with mentoring STEM early collegestudents to achieve a higher level of understanding of power plants. The aim is to contribute tothe preparation of a STEM pipeline in the field of engineering and advanced manufacturing. Thepipeline for research and higher education begins specifically at an early age, where students areencouraged to peruse STEM-related programs. Our program is mainly oriented toward highschool, and early college students and continue through the completion of a college degree inSTEM areas. In this paper, we discuss the project design program from a student's perspective andexperience gained in engineering, integration, written, and oral communication. Themethodology used

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy C. Ferrell, Appalachian State University; Brent Jason Summerville P.E., Appalachian State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

host university. Use of techniques, skills, and technical tools Emphasize Design, implementation, commissioning, necessary for professional practice in the trouble-shooting, and explaining the system. disciplineSurvey ResultsA survey was sent out to all participants of the three study abroad courses involved in developing theautonomous PV system. The survey was designed to assess program impact related to technicalproficiency and global competency. 22 responses were recorded out of 37 total participants. Eachquestion used a 1-5 Likert scale where 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree. The average responseacross all five questions was 4.90. The overwhelming positive feedback is an affirmation to the

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kyle Pace; Jeremy R Anderson, EASENET

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Education conferences: 0 papers on bio-products; 2 papers on bio-energy, 6 papers on bio-fuels, 3 papers on bio-mass, 4 papers on bio-processes, and 10 papers onbio-chemicals. [4] Only 25 total papers on bio-renewable topics at ASEE conferences in 10 yearsaccentuates an unrealized opportunity to improve STEM education and best practicesdissemination in this topical area.At the Milwaukee School of Engineering, we capitalized on an opportunity to teach a bio-renewable energy module within an existing required mechanical engineering class.‘Thermodynamics Applications’ is a senior-level hybrid lecture/laboratory course in which twoweeks are set aside for instructors to teach customized energy-focused modules of their ownchoosing and design. To help

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #19634Experiential Learning Activities for K-12 Outreach and Undergraduate Stu-dents involving Production and Utilization of BiodieselDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University; Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Michael Costarell, Youngstown State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

for performanceshould be. It should be noted however, that industry best practices and conventions do notrepresent innovation. They merely represent conformance with standards of performance thatare often decades-old.One of the early findings of the design team was that the design of the equipment had not takenenergy utilization into consideration. Despite the machine being considered state-of-the-artwithin the industry, the basic design was nearly 50 years old. At the time of the machine'sconception, energy use was not a major consideration. When members of the design teamchallenged the equipment manufacturer’s choice of spray nozzles, the critique was poorlyreceived. It was pointed out that the machine was consistent with that of many

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perspective. Someof the details for two of the above-mentioned PBL statements are given in Table 1.PBL 4: Find the best material for a wind turbine blade.The determination of appropriate wind turbine technology for the Hopi reservation requiresunderstanding of the basic science. This need provided a practical opportunity to introduce basicconcepts of horizontal axis wind turbine design in the class in PBL 4 (see table 1) . First, thedevelopment of aerodynamic forces on a turbine blade, how these forces work to produce torqueon the shaft, and how these forces are distributed along the blade axis, was discussed. Second,the mechanical design of the blades was covered, including aerodynamic forces as well as thoseinduced by centrifugal effects and blade

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tessa Veurink, University of Pittsburgh; Bradley G. Fox, University of Pittsburgh; Sabrina R. Helbig, University of Pittsburgh; Duncan Penizotto, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon M. Grainger, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

in electrical engineering with a specialization in power conversion. He also obtained his master’s degree in electrical engineering and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (with minor in electrical engineering) all from Pitt. He was also one of the first original R.K. Mellon graduate student fellows through the Center for Energy at Pitt. Dr. Grainger’s research interests are in electric power conversion, medium to high voltage power elec- tronics (HVDC and STATCOM), general power electronic converter design (topology, controller design, magnetics), resonant converters and high power density design, power semiconductor evaluation (SiC and GaN) and reliability assessment, military power systems, DC system

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

backend on python and OpenCV on Ubuntu environment to obtain segmentation”, ”Design of pick and place model”, etc. That research was published in the IEEE. I am looking for exciting work or research opportunities in my interested areas. When I am not working or studying, I like to explore with the telescope, read books, write on my blog and practice some dance routine.Ms. Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University Third-year honors student studying BSMS in Electrical Engineering at Drexel UniversityProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

in Engineering Program (WE@RIT); ME Department Advocate for Engineering Honors Program; and Member of Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Leadership Team. Page 12.670.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Enhancing Life-Long Learning and Communication Abilities through a Unique Series of Projects in ThermodynamicsAbstractMechanical engineering courses in Thermodynamics typically provide a detailed treatment of thefirst and second laws of thermodynamics from a classical viewpoint in order to prepare studentsfor subsequent courses and ultimately, engineering practice. Therefore, thermodynamics

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claudia Torres Garibay, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica Kerby, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Powers Minigan, Right Question Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

utilized ina junior level class in Materials for Renewable Energy Applications to develop the outline of aterm research paper. Secondly, we will share how the QFT was used in a cross-listedsenior/graduate course in Bioenergy to develop a research topic. The QFT’s impact on studentlearning will be described and eminently practical details for integrating the QFT intoengineering coursework will be outlined.1. IntroductionThe Question Formulation Technique (QFT) is a teaching strategy first made widely available tothe field of education in the book Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their OwnQuestions [2]. Since the publication of the book, the strategy has been used across all gradelevels [3]—from pre-k through higher education—and across

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

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

monitoring and analysis of multiple similar zones of which one isused for control purposes and the others are configured with different set points. This wouldshow the impact of weather conditions on the air handlers and provide a clear view of the energysavings. Further research will include analysis of the building automation system to explore theenergy saving opportunities for the air handlers across the campus.AcknowledgementsThe authors wish to thank the Facilities and Management at Western Carolina University, Ms.Lauren Bishop for the project support, and Mr. David King for helpful suggestions and guidance.Bibliography1. N. Mohan, Power Electronics: A First Course. MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Turning

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon M. Grainger, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, generally experience these issueswhen they enter the workforce, having to complete on the job training in order to becomecomfortable with power quality matters.A new power quality course was created at the University of Pittsburgh, in the Spring 2018semester. This course uses a novel approach to teaching students power quality concepts byusing an electric power laboratory designed specifically for undergraduate education. Studentswork with real electric motors, transformers, variable frequency drives, and DC powerelectronics to understand the impacts of these loads on a 208Vac, 75kVA rated system. Acustom, 5kW rated work bench featuring compact fluorescent loads, as well as traditional single-phase or three-phase linear resistive, capacitive, and

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Naim R. Shandi, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as more modules will be added.This is an area in the future for extensive literature searches to learn about best practices. Thelonger term, out-door option will require more attention with the intent of adding PV solartracking, this increasing power production.The authors intend to document this future work, and present those future efforts at the comingASEE conference in 2020.Student Experience and Knowledge Gained:(The following is a review and the personal thoughts about this project by the student workerwho assisted in the design, build, and testing of the PV cart, and also co-authored this paper.) “I am an undergraduate student assisting in design and building of the portable solar power project. My work on the project