Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jung-Uk Lim, Liberty University; Kyung K. Bae, Liberty University; Hector E. Medina, Liberty University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

the The generator rotor needs to rotate to Turns Generator rotating blades will be transferred to convert mechanical energy into Rotor the generator by the gears. electrical energy. O.1.4 Generate The spinning turbine powers a robust The VAWT needs to have a practical Electricity generator, generating electricity for a use, and this reflects the primary useful purpose. purpose of the system. O.1.5 Light Emits The turbine will use the generated The generated electricity needs to be Through Bulb electricity to power a

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

themes, anddeveloping assessment questions. Students began keeping journals for personal reflection andpoetry. Subjects this semester included: history of food production and farming; naturalresources and farming; crop production; animal production; environmental impacts; societal andcultural aspects; sustainable farming; regulation; politics; nutrition; social perspectives; cross-cultural perspectives; ethics of eating and; the right to eat. The group compared findings fromvisits to two farms: a more industrialized experimental farm and a family-owned small-scalesustainable polyculture farm (Figure 4). A food science lab introduced students to theconnections between yogurt production and marketing and showed how food qualities can bequantified

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giri Venkataramanan, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Annette Muetze, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

remark on theimpact of the experience as it has been observed with the first generation course participants.Furthermore, other similar activities that have been developed as a result of this course are alsodiscussed.II. Effective PedagogyThe Kolb’s learning style inventory (KLSI) is based on the concept that the learning processfollows a cycle of activities consisting of four distinct segments, namely (a) feeling (throughconcrete experience or CE); (b) thinking (through abstract conceptualization or AC); (c)watching (through reflective observation or RO); and (d) doing (through active experimentation Page 11.101.2or AE)9,10. It is readily

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Haman, University of Detroit Mercy; Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Will Wittig, University of Detroit Mercy; David Chew, University of Detroit Mercy; Krysten Dzwigalski, University of Detroit Mercy; Chris Keimig; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit Mercy; Tim Rourke, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

amount of reflected light. The light from the Sun that is not reflected is absorbed insidethe active region of the device. The active region in a solar panel consists of several very thin layers,some only a few atoms thick, of various types of semiconducting materials. The absorbed light generatesequal amounts of positive and negative electric charge inside the semiconductor and a built-in electricfield drives the charge through the circuit as direct electric current. The direct current (DC) is supplied toan inverter that converts it into alternating current (AC). The alternating current is supplied to the existingelectrical power grid of the building thus reducing the need for external power generation.ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR POWER:RENEWABLE

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corinne Johnson Rutzke, Corinne Rutzke

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, technology, and science teachers; and faculty and graduate teaching assistants involvedwith undergraduate science and math teaching at the university. The activities implemented atthe institute followed Kolb’s experiential learning cycle with some adaptations. The participantsgot the opportunity to acquire concrete experiences involving teamwork, time management, andproject execution skills; reflected on their learning experiences through presentations at the endof the institute; developed concepts related to organic chemistry, engineering design,instrumentation, plant sciences, physics, mathematics, and environmental sciences; and activelyexperimented with virgin and used cooking oils to generate biodiesel, designed and set up asimple algae

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar path finder are shown in Figure 3. Page 24.364.6Figure 3. Solar path calculator systemThe Solar Pathfinder™ is located at the proposed array site, leveled, and oriented to true southwith the built-in compass and bubble level. (The compass reading may require adjustment formagnetic declination.) Looking straight down from above, the user observes reflections from thesky superimposed on the sun path diagram and traces the outlines of any obstructions onto thediagram. Students draw shading areas in different locations and identify obstructions around thesolar modules. Students are required to submit a detailed report with suggestions for the

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omonowo David Momoh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

of electric power system in the U.S.The evolution of the electric power regulations reflecting various energy policy acts up until theEnergy Policy Act of 1992 that opened the way for the emergence of competitive marketsotherwise known as electric power industry deregulation are discussed. The gradual transformationof the electric power grid network from the vertically integrated to horizontally integratedinfrastructures is covered. Modeling of renewable energy resources as distribution generations(DGs) and how deregulation has facilitated the integration of renewable energy sources to thetraditional grid network via DGs are presented in this module. Also covered are the challengesfacing deregulation and how they can be mitigated.3. Course

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

level. As we have seen at MSU there are also ahost of opportunities to partner with industry in the development of short courses or continuingeducation offerings.VI. Concluding ThoughtsThe future of HVAC design is exciting and more important to the future of the U.S., and theworld, than at any point in the past. However, this places great educational demands on thecurrent systems in place to produce qualified HVAC entry level engineers. The needs ofindustry are growing and are not likely to stop any time soon. Students must be prepared tostudy more topics and material during school and after hire. Educators must be prepared toupdate existing curriculums to reflect changes in the industry. They must also be willing toembrace new teaching

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chasnov, Cedarville University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

variety of purposes around campus the majority is allocated forheating and cooling the campus buildings. This can be observed in the correlation between meanmonthly temperature and electicity and gas demand (Figures 3 & 4). Electricity varies in directrelation with temperature, which reflects that the majority of electric demand is due to airconditioning during warm periods. In contrast, natural gas varies inversely with temperature asits primary use is for heating during cool periods. Both electricity and gas are required for otherpurposes and these values can be seen as the“off-season” demand. These baseline values Page 22.566.6indicate the

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College; Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

activities are finished, time is dedicated to focus on reflection ofmaterial learned and discuss the engineering connection to the activity. Every day we aresurrounded by circuits that use parallel and series circuitry. Complicated circuits designed byelectrical/electronic engineers are composed of many simpler parallel and series circuits. Duringthe activities, students build simple circuits and explore the properties of electric circuits. Aftercompleting the section on DC electricity and its related circuits, the course moves toward thegeneration of alternating current and AC circuits. The participants are exposed to thefundamentals of magnetism, electromagnetism and Faraday’s Law (Vind = N dφ/dt) through aPowerPoint presentation, worksheets and

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Jesus Alejandro Valladares, The University of Texas Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 24.1297.9Reference [12]. The scatter plot shown in Fig. 7 reflects the condition of the local atmosphereduring selected months of 2013. The main characteristic of the graph is the dispersion of data 8 v7into three zones, arbitrary labeled “clear”, “overcast” and cloud/sunny” January is the most extremist of the months as it has clear and overcast skies The days in April are quite variable, and therefore unpredictable. July’s days are mostly clear as well as cloudy/sunny October’s days are quite similar to July’s

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. The greater the specificity of the task and theclearer the expectations, the more likely students will accomplish it and/or meet the expectations21, 22 . These objectives can serve as study guides for exams, as was done in this course22.Format of the 2015 CourseThe course was scheduled for 75-minute lecture periods on Monday and Wednesday, with a 110-minute lab period on Friday afternoon. This change was important, as it allowed for betterdistribution of classroom activities and more time for student reflection and learning betweenperiods. The instructor also adopted a different textbook23 with more narrative, and the studentevaluations reflected high satisfaction with this book. However, it was necessary to supplementwith more updated

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

a specific project, thereby enablingthe acquired knowledge application [15-30]. PjBL goes beyond the relationships betweenknowledge and thinking, helping students to know and to do. In fact, it is focuses on doingsomething and learning on the way. PjBL main features from the student learning viewpoint are:1. In PjBL or PBL the focus is on the student competencies to design and to reach the solution,around students’ concerns and skills, the end product being a reflection of them.2. In PjBL the students solve problems, through self-management, project management, andcritical knowledge are enhanced, as they manage the work, offering frequent feedback, self-assessment and consistent opportunities for students to learn from experience.3. PjBL

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

and air-conditioning systemsof the building [2]. The world equipment demand for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning(HVAC) has increased from 50 billion US dollars in 2004 to more than 90 billion US dollars in2014 and for the US from almost 11 billion to 19 billion US dollars over the same period [3]. Areduction in the HVAC energy consumption load would reflect a significant reduction in the totalenergy consumed.In this paper, the improvement in refrigeration efficiency and COP were analytically investigatedby looking into a shaded condenser as compared to unshaded units. Thermodynamic equilibriumand energy conservation equations were used to estimate changes in the condenser temperatures.MethodologyThe study assumed that the difference

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew H. Rosenthal, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Watt Solar PanelsThe first and most vital instrument that was purchased using the Phase II P3 Grant was apyranometer with a digital output shown in Figure 8. This instrument allows for themeasurement of Beam and Diffuse irradiance as well as reflected irradiance. A Pyranometer isan instrument that has a 180° field of view so it absorbs all the solar irradiance from itssurroundings and delivers a digital reading that can be logged with a micrologger (not shown).The micrologger used is capable of measuring a change in voltage as low as one microvolt. Thespecific reason in which this instrument and supporting equipment were purchased was to allowfor solar panels to be tested during similar solar conditions. This validated our work by makingsolar

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yogesh Bhandari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Akshay Vora, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Sengavi Thirupathy; Rashi Singh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Oscar Azofeifa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

estimations for practical designs. b) Cool Roofing New technologies are now becoming available to finish roofs that can divert incoming solar radiation that heat up the top floors of buildings. Conventional asphalt and tar shingle roofs are being replaced with ‘green roofs’: rooftop gardens that absorb sunlight and moderate rooftop rainwater runoff. However, green rooftops may not be appropriate atop all buildings, particularly those with steep roof slants, or where regular maintenance is problematic. Group B proposed the use of a ‘cool roof’ coating, which is a pigment or coating that reflects sunlight and insulates the top floor of a building from heat that would otherwise be transmitted to the upper

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

low-tech, low-cost, and safe for students to construct with minimal experience. This paper details the development ofthe “Appalachian Street Lamp,” an off-grid renewable electricity kit, provides an evaluation of studentlearning outcomes, and a summary of survey responses. Our objective is to reflect on the value ofincorporating hands-on learning during a study abroad program.Global CompetencyGlobal competency is of increasing importance in our complex and interconnected world. It inspiresstudents to appreciate cultural value differences, learn new language, and better understand a globaleconomic and cultural marketplace. It also fosters working effectively in diverse and multi-culturalenvironments while developing attitudes that cultivate

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

environment; puzzles, homework and exam format2. What did you like least about the course? Tedious/lengthy homework; fast pace sometimes; too much material (but interesting); no book; math and equations; exam format3. What suggestions do you have for improving the course? More movies/films, videos, and in class demonstrations; have textbook; less homework; less math; make it more challengingSome of the comments sound contradictory. This reflects the mix and wide range ofbackgrounds of the students. In particular, non honors students are allowed to register for Page 12.1196.6the course after registration of honors students. Clearly

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

usingcarbon nano-tubes that introduce the current literature and research in fuel cells.Figure 5. General Schematic representation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. Module 4 deals with nanotechnology that offers several benefits when makinginexpensive and efficient solar cells on a large scale. In this context, nanostructured layersin thin film solar cells offer three important advantages. First, due to multiple reflections,the effective optical path for absorption is much larger than the actual film thickness. Second,light generated electrons and holes need to travel over a much shorter path and thusrecombination losses are greatly reduced. Third, the energy band gap of various layers canbe tailored to the desired design value by

Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeri-Anne McKeon

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

quickly.The professional engineers’ licensing examination tests the candidate’s ability to findinformation reliably and quickly by asking questions about many subjects that the studentprobably has not studied. The successful candidate knows the maxim that an engineer is definedby his bookshelf. The candidate will enter the test, as well as his professional career, knowingwhere to find information within the references of his field.Engineering education has not reflected this aspect of engineering practice. Students typicallygain only a passing familiarity with the references that will become their prime professionaltools, and typically acquire their own professional bookshelves only after leaving school. Theheft and high cost of engineering

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Ken Starcher, West Texas A&M University; Pam Groce, Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

). Figure 14 shows the wind speed data between3:30 PM of January 6 and January 7, 2010. These are instantaneous wind speeds sampled everyfive minutes between 3:30 PM of January 6 and 7 of 2010. Average speed for the day was 8.1mph. It is noted from Figure 4 that the average monthly wind speed is 8 mph for Mercedes.This data reflects a typical January day. Expectedly, wind mostly blows during afternoons andslows down significantly during early mornings. While early morning wind speed drops to below5 mph for several hours, the speed picks up as high as 20 mph and above, occasionally hitting 25mph. While this is not the best wind month for this area, this is a good representation of theaverage wind speed for the area as is clear from Figure 4

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zietlow, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

courses in heat transfer and optimization as well as air conditioning and refrigerationdesign courses. However, any textbook problem can be adapted to accommodate the deductivestrategy by removing the specified inputs for the problem. Page 11.389.2Literature ReviewThe McMaster Problem Solving Program (Woods, et. al., 4/97)1 found the most effective way toteach problem solving skills to students is to use a workshop approach. The key components tothe workshop are an introduction, pre-test, application, and immediate feedback. Students arethen asked to reflect on what they learned in a journal. In the McMaster program they had fourdifferent

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

profile are in general satisfied, including the 30 %studying abroad. Many of the bachelor projects carried out abroad are located in emergingcountries which highlights the competence deficiency in countries outside the industrialized partsof the world.IntroductionThe general trend in society is towards increasing sustainability, including economic, social andenvironmental aspects. Sustainability is also related to corporate social responsibility (CSR),which can be referred to as the industry equivalent for businesses that intend to prosper in thelong run1,2, and is highly reflected also in engineering education3.There is an increasing demand on education in energy engineering in a broad sense, includinge.g. environmental technology and energy

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

of variances that could be minimized, but not completelyremoved from the data. For example, the time of day, daylight and the weather conditions, and theASEE Annual Conference, 2015amount of light transmitted through the windows are all variable that can only be controlled to somedegree during the project. Options to minimize the false readings of the light reflected is to take the foot-candle reading for the lights off and blinds up, and subtract it from the reading from the lights on and theblinds up. With this, the light reflected by the windows can be somewhat removed and not considered asa contributing factor in the lighting.Another variance in the project is the amount of lamps that were burn out during the data collectionprocess. In

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. page to any appendices are included. adequate. is minimal. Summary or Conclusions Conclusions are well thought out, Generally, conclusions are Conclusions are inconsistent with Conclusions are inconsistent with data in report stated very well, and understandable consistent with data in report. data in report and reflect limited and reflect limited knowledge of report content. based on data presented. knowledge of report content.g.2. CPI #1: The student shall be able to present technical information in a logical manner and

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brittany Weber, Renewable Energy Society; Katelyn Renee Dunnagan , Renewable Energy Society ; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

larger than imagined.With only 7% of the nation’s grill owners having electric grills, most grills are powered bygreenhouse gas emitting fuels. Surprisingly, even though the electric grill produces no onsiteemissions, they are the most polluting type of grill because of the greenhouse gasses associatedwith producing and transmitting electricity in the United States. Every year on the fourth of July,America’s grills emit 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide [2].Discussion of similar projects As the Renewable Energy Society (RES) started to research different solar grills, theysoon discovered that there are limited design options. The main design type that the organizationcame across included a reflective material, such as mirrors, that

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

decision making activities into the course based on two main reasons: thefirst is the results of the student evaluations that reflect the difficulties encountered bystudents in synthesizing and applying the engineering science knowledge on design ofthermal systems, and the second is lack of computer-based system simulations in theprevious course content. As a result, the course content and emphasis have changed intofive main areas:  Engineering design process and system thinking  Selection and design of components of thermal systems Page 25.822.3  Engineering economics and life cycle cost analysis  Mathematic tools for simulation of

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

oftheir job requirements. It is essential for engineering and technology students, at a minimum, tobe familiar with renewable energy technologies and their applications and implementations. Thiscourse serves as an introduction to renewable energy with an emphasis on energy harvesting,conversion, and storage systems. It is a combination of lecture, demonstrations, student inquiry,in-class problem solving, and hands-on projects. Students are required to complete a series ofexercises/projects and/or tests that reflect their knowledge of the stated objectives. A short powerelectronics section covers the major electrical equipments required for power transmission andpower conditioning. Topics include photovoltaic systems, solar thermal systems, green

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

footprint compatible with roof terraces in the developing world. It uses a reflective trough of aluminum sheeting formed by a simple wooden truss, covered with 99% reflective Mylar to focusFigure 2: 2m Wind turbine with flexible blades sunlight onto copper tubes that form the heatingin wind tunnel testing element of a gaseous heat engine. System analyses came to the conclusion in Spring 2010 that for the operating temperature range and safety constraints of the device, an open-return air

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oxana S. Pantchenko, University of California, Santa Cruz; Daniel Scott Tate, University of California, Santa Cruz; Daniel O'Leary, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali DUPE Shakouri

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering and science majors to social aspect of renewable energy sources. Inaddition, all students learned about the important social impact of our energy infrastructure andappreciated the social implementation issues associated with the new technologies.Due to a wide range of students’ backgrounds a large number of learning styles were expected.According to Richard Felder and Linda Silverman, there are 32 different learning styles and the Page 22.621.3usual methods of engineering education usually implement only five categories; intuitive,auditory, deductive, reflective and sequential1. A mismatch between preferred learning styles andcorresponding