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Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bret Bosma, California State University, Chico; Gregory Kallio, California State University, Chico

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Chico since 1988. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy systems. His current research interests include building energy simulation, renewable energy systems, and air pollution control. Kallio received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Oregon State University, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University. He has worked for General Electric Corporate R&D in Schenectady, NY and for Berkeley Nuclear Laboratories in Gloucestershire, U.K. as a visiting scientist

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2661: TESTBEDS CONNECTING SPACE TECHNOLOGY TOTERRESTRIAL RENEWABLE ENERGYNarayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering Page 22.1423.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Testbeds Connecting Space Technology To Terrestrial Renewable Energy AbstractTechnologies to exploit resources beyond Earth bear great relevance to the problem ofdeveloping cost-effective solutions for terrestrial micro renewable energy systems. This papersummarizes the approach taken in a course-curriculum-laboratory initiative to

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Albert Leroy Powell, Bowling Green State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

CellAbstractRenewable energy is rapidly becoming a high priority of the United States and other countries asthe search continues for renewable energies to replace our rapidly dwindling supply of fossilfuels that are so heavily relied upon. It is up to the instructors of today to teach the technologistsand engineers of our future how to utilize these renewable energies effectively. This paperdiscusses a low-cost laboratory experiment that will generate the I-V curve of solar cells that canbe used in a curriculum. This experiment uses a low-cost data acquisition system, the LabVIEWprogram, and a current sink circuit made of discrete components. The development of the I-Vcharacteristic curve experiment was partially funded by the Science, Engineering

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University; Joseph Cannon

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

environmental engineering and fluid and thermal engineering. He is currently active in teaching and learning and serves as the faculty coordinator for undergraduate research in science and engineering as part of an NSF grant to Howard University. He is also one of the scholars of the Institute for Scholarship in Engineering Education (ISEE) which is part of the NSF-Funded Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. Page 13.836.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Laboratory Implementation of Bang-Bang Controller-Based Motor Drive Module for Modeling and Control

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

-Learning systems andvirtual laboratory experiments. The project represents an innovative approach in teaching,studying and integrating hands-on experiments, project-based teaching and learning of renewableenergy sources, power electronics and control.Our long term goal is to develop an integrated research facility in the area of renewable energy,RENSym platform24-28,30,31. The main target group of RENSym Learning Environment comprisesof undergraduate students enrolled in engineering and engineering technology programs. Otherpotential target groups are organizations offering further training courses for technicians andengineers. The developed materials, e-Learning support platform, computer simulations, virtuallaboratory, renewable energy

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

arelevant application. This last point, by default, is rehabilitated by providing the students with anapplicable problem to solve.The Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityhas been using a problem-solving approach to teach undergraduate students during laboratories4-5 . The laboratories integrate instruction and demonstration of engineering principles withinstruction and demonstration of two-way communication. Using this approach, advanced topicshave been successfully taught to undergraduate students6. At the Central Connecticut StateUniversity, Prusak applied the problem-solving approach in order to develop and improveimportant students’ skills through laboratory experiments7. The students were

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Environmental Protection Agency. He is also currently leading a project for the development of open access electronics laboratory materials, funded by the Board of Regents, University System of GA. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of Low-cost Remote Online Laboratory for Photovoltaic Cell and Module CharacterizationAbstract: Laboratory experiments are vital component of engineering education. In recent years,significant interest and shift of paradigm from in-class to online teaching is observed whichalthough offers many benefits but poses a great challenge to integrate lab experiments into onlinecourses and degree programs. Internet-based laboratories are a

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

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Goldade, University of North Dakota; Tessa Haagenson, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Mike Mann, University of North Dakota

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-2059: DESIGN OF A LABORATORY EXPERIMENT TO MEASUREFUEL CELL STACK EFFICIENCY AND LOAD RESPONSEJoshua Goldade, University of North Dakota Josh Goldade is originally from Velva, a small town in western North Dakota. Upon graduation from Velva High School in 2002, Josh enrolled at the University of North Dakota to major in electrical engineering. In the spring of 2005, Josh left for Sweden to study abroad for a year. After returning to the U.S., he continued on the path towards his Bachelor’s degree at UND. In the summer of 2007, Josh took a six-month cooperative education position at Daktronics in Brookings, SD, and he returned to Daktronics for another summer internship in 2008. Josh

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Mohamed Shahidehpour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Joseph Clair P.E., Illinois Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) program, a hands-on undergraduate program that engages multidisciplinary teams of students in projects based on real-world topics, features a number of projects each semester in areas related to energy and sustainability, and a range of activities that utilize IIT campus as a living laboratory. IPRO Teamwork, innovation, and complex problem-solving skills make successful professionals—and reflect the overall performance of their organizations. Since 1995, the IPRO Page 25.714.3 team project courses at IIT have been teaching students how to excel in the workplace by

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert O'Connell; Michael Moore; Kevin Zimmershied

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1323: USING STUDENT PROJECTS TO DEVELOP LABORATORYEXPERIMENTS FOR THE POWER ELECTRONICS COURSERobert O'Connell, Robert O'Connell, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He teaches courses and conducts research in power electronics, power semiconductors and power systems. He is also interested in various aspects of engineering education. He received the Ph.D degree from the University of Illinois.Michael Moore, University of Missouri-ColumbiaKevin Zimmershied, University of Missouri-Columbia Page 13.1358.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-305: TEACHING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTER EX-PERIMENTS THAT INTEGRATES FUZZY LOGIC APPROACHAhmed Rubaai, Howard University Ahmed Rubaai received the M.S.E.E degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, and the Dr. Eng. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988. In 1988, he joined Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a faculty member, where he is presently a Professor of Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Lead Developer of Motion Control and Drives Laboratory at Howard University (http://www.controllab.howard.edu) and is actively involved in many projects with industry, while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of artificial

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, University of Wyoming; Steven Fletcher, University of Wyoming; Sadrul Ula, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

field of interests includes Digital and Image Processing, Medical Applications of Lasers, Embedded Controllers. Dr. Barrett received Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wyoming Professor of the Year, 2004 and John P. Ellbogen Meritorious Classroom Teaching Award, University of Wyoming, 2004 awards. Dr. Barrett published several books on embedded systems design and applications. Page 12.932.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 1 Integrating Wind and Solar Electric Energy

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

configurations. HOMER was originallydeveloped at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), United States. A commercialversion has been developed, upgraded and distributed by HOMER Energy, LCC and is used bythe authors as teaching aid for our renewable energy course. It can be used to design, analyze andmodel micro-power and hybrid power system’s configurations with various energy resources foreconomics and sizing to determine the optimal combination of them to meet the load demandand the user requirements. Figure 1 shows the basic architecture of this software package. Itshows the calculation result of the number of cases of different renewable energy sources underweather conditions, load demands, capacity ranges, fuel costs, and carbon emission

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

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

Engineering Education, 2015 Teaching Renewable energy concepts by using reduced scale modelsIntroduction Since the industrial revolution the production and consumption of fuels and electricityhas been one of the major components in economic and political decisions worldwide. About 30years ago when crude oil was thought to be suddenly short on supply, researchers, engineers andcompanies began to investigate alternative energy sources. At some point in time supplies for fossil fuel and crude oil will diminish to a critical levelthat is why it is important to teach students how use and incorporate renewable energy into theirengineering projects independently of their majors. This class will be offered as a 3 credit hour

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #33901Project-based Learning Approach in Teaching Power and Energy Engineer-ingCoursesDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PHD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to Southern University Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universities and research 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

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #18542How Solar Boating Teaches the Lessons of Energy Conversion and Conserva-tionDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 11 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering and engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Wicks, Union College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-5441: TEACHING THE THEORY AND REALITIES OF SEC-OND LAW HEATING SYSTEMSDr. Frank Wicks, Union College Union College mechanical engineering professor Frank Wicks is a Past Chairman of the ASEE Energy Conversion and Conservation Committee. He is an ASME Fellow and frequent contributor to Mechanical Engineering magazine. He holds a B.Marine.E. from SUNY Maritime, a M.S.E.E. from Union College, and a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from Rensselaer. He holds energy related patents and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Page 25.1260.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Wayne State University; Alexandru Catalin Belu, Wayne State University; Lucian Cioca, University Lucian Blaga, Sibiu Romania

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2669: A DECISION SUPPORT SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR THEDESIGN OF HYBRID SOLAR-WIND POWER SYSTEMS ? AS A TEACHING AIDRadian Belu, Wayne State UniversityAlexandru Catalin Belu, Wayne State University Alexandru Belu hold a MSc in Software Engineering and the other in Applied Mathematics. He is now a PhD graduate student in Statistics.Lucian Cioca, University Lucian Blaga, Sibiu Romania Page 12.31.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Decision Support Software Application for the Design of Hybrid Solar-Wind Power System – As a Teaching-AidAbstractThe limited reserves of fossil fuels and the

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

Teaching and Learning”,Private Communication, Baker College, Spring 2009.8. http://www.jobtarget.com Searched May 11, 20099. LaMonica, M., “Study: Microwind Turbines a Tough Sell in Mass.”, CNET News, Green Tech,http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-1-196182-54.html Viewed March 18, 2009.10. Wiser, R., Barbose, G., Peterman, C., “Tracking the Sun: The Installed Cost of Photovoltaics in the U.S. from1998-2007”, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, LBNL-1516E, February 2009, http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/ems/re-pubs.html Page 15.133.9Appendix. Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes of the Bachelor of Sciencein Mechanical Engineering

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Zimmerman, Portland State University; Timothy D. Gulzow, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

career-relatedcapabilities. For instance, the work by Felder, et al, describe instructional methods relevant todeveloping the critical skills required of modern engineering graduates.1–3 As well, Feisel andRosa’s work describe the functional role of laboratories in engineering education, including theability to meaningfully assess the objectives set forth by EC2000 in the laboratory setting.4 Dym,et al, describe the role of design in the engineering curriculum and explore project-based learningas a method for developing these engineering capabilities.5 And, Prince and Felder describeinductive teaching and learning methods that include both problem- and project-based learningapproaches.6This manuscript compliments that body of research by

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

. Page 26.1345.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Revitalizing an Electromechanical Energy Conversion CourseOur University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has offered an electivecourse in “Electric Machinery” for decades. It is a 4-credit course offered each fall term forjuniors and seniors, with a laboratory component. Prior to fall 2013, this course had been lecture-heavy due to school scheduling requirements, and it suffered from use of old laboratoryequipment that was difficult to maintain. With increasing focus on renewable energy and powerelectronics in the curriculum, we felt the need to modernize this course so that it provides a betterlearning experience and

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

Paper ID #12256The Energy Engineering and Education Outreach Model and the Need toPromote ST(EE)2MDr. Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University Dr. Lynn Albers is a proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs. She believes that they complement any teaching style thereby reaching all learning styles. She just recently earned her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University where her research spanned three colleges and focused on Engineering Education; the first of its kind for NCSU. Her passions include but are not limited to Engineering Education

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; James Sawyer, Macomb Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

a hands-on- laboratory environment• Expose HEV technology to K-12 teachers, corporate partners, and automotive professionals• Initiate a pilot program for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in hybrid vehicles• Prepare community college students in Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs to successfully transfer to the WSU’s Engineering Technology program to earn a Bachelor of Science and Engineering Technology degree. Page 12.841.33. ImplementationLeveraging the strengths of each institution – the WSU’s experience in engineering research andproducing talented Bachelor and Master level graduates and the MCC’s

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, but appeared to be used quite well in developing project work.At the culmination of the course, and in fact through the latter third of the semester, studentswere developing team project reports. In two earlier teachings of the course, the class wassmaller, and included several students from the instructor’s research group. As such, therewas a substantial hands-on / experimental component to the course. In the latest teaching, inFall 2009, the classroom was on the far side of campus from our MRES laboratory, so the labcomponent was limited to one afternoon of explorations. Page 15.870.5 4. GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGEOver 3

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

the systems approach,the educators are exposing their students to the various perspectives related to the utilization ofnatural resources for bio-energy, ways to mitigate the global climate change, and understand thecomplexities that are involved in modern scientific and technological challenges. The studentsare also exposed to career choices in the cutting-edge STEAM disciplines; b)To develop andprovide curricular materials and set of teaching tools for educators for enhancing instruction inthe areas of sustainable bio-energy and sustainability in their classrooms--In addition to trainingthe STEAM educators on a systems perspective of renewable energy, the program includesdeveloping and providing curricular materials and laboratory tool kits

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

designs for wind turbines, biofuel production systems such as biodiesel andethanol on small laboratory and semi-plant production rates, oxygen bomb calorimetry for liquidfuel (and some solid fuel energy content analysis), a geothermal heated and cooled building oncampus with data collection and system tracking, solar insolation meters, and many other Page 15.1319.3instrumentation and measurement systems. As a result it was thought that these fully operatingsystems could be beneficial when utilized as teaching tools for such a summer program.Lawrence Technological University is a private, fully accredited university located in Southfield

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

telephone. 2. An instructor from outside UB faculty was invited to present a course on Relay Protection. This was the first attempt to pool instructor talent from other colleges and universities to present a course and it went very well. It also allowed the inclusion of a broader selection of topic material. 3. A guest speaker from Villanova University was invited to give two lectures on Solar Energy to the class, which allowed sharing his broad research and teaching expertise in this area.Due to the success of these methods, steps like these would be continued in the future.List of courses in Masters of Engineering programEE 582 Z Power Systems Engineering I.Review of fundamentals of

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

alternative to TiO2 in Gratzel-type solar cells.Conclusion “Application of Nanotechnology for Batteries, Solar, and Fuel Cells” is one of thetargeted undergraduate courses developed to highlight the potential of nano-materials in theenergy area. Integrated lecture/laboratory format is adopted to allow this three credit hourscourse to cover the following topics: introduction to the basics of nanoscale science,technology, and engineering. The approach of this industry-responsive course is to offerproject-oriented modules which are consistent with the ASU Polytechnic mission ofcombining academic content with latest industrial practices. The modules offered in thiscourse place broad exposure to the scientific and engineering principles along with

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University; Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University; Stanislaw Grzybowski, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Jimena Bastos, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electrical Engineering Faculty in 1969 and from 1975 through 1977. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of South Carolina and the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. He served also as a Visiting Scientific Advisor to Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas, Cuernavaca, Mexico. In 1987, Dr. Grzybowski joined Mississippi State University, where he is now a Professor at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the High Voltage Laboratory at Mississippi State University. Dr. Grzybowski is a Life Fellow of the IEEE. His main research interests are in the area of high voltage engineering. His current research focuses on the lightning protection of power