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Development Of A Web Based Learning And Instruction Support System For Renewable Energy Sources/Hybrid Power Systems Courses

Conference Session: Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian Belu, Wayne State University; Alexandru Belu, Wayne State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

,updated and changed at regular intervals. The support system is designed and intended fortutorials, discussions, and/or collaborations among students. The laboratory experiments anddesign projects will be developed by using software packages, available in WSU College ofEngineering, such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW and Interactive Data Language (IDL)1-5.An important part of second course, dealing with HPS, will be included in capstone designprojects2-5.Courseware: The courseware outlined by chapters covers the basic principles of renewableenergy sources up to the more advanced sections including hybrid power systems, distributedgeneration, power electronics and control, energy management, and data analysis andprocessing. The courseware contains

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Teaching Power Electronics to Electrical Engineering Undergraduates in an Interactive Two-semester Integrated Sequence

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #34719Teaching Power Electronics to Electrical Engineering Undergraduates inan Interactive Two-semester Integrated SequenceDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. The University of Wisconsin- Madison awarded him the PhD degree in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power elec- tronics, electric machines and drives, electrical power systems, and analog/mixed signal electronics. He has taught senior capstone design since 1985 at several universities. He has served as Division Chair and Program Chair for three ASEE divisions

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Integrated Learning In Context for Heat Exchanger Analysis

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

thermodynamics course was re-imagined to present the overarchingenergy conversion topic in an integrated learning-in-context format, so that the learning occurredjust in time and the learning outcomes were tied to a practical hands-on experience to evaluate aheat exchanger. A survey to assess student learning showed that students 1) were more confidentin their technical knowledge after having completed this project and 2) preferred to have detailedinstructions to complete lab procedure (as opposed to working on their own).Energy TransformationHigher education has been going through a transformation of teaching in many disciplines [1] –[7]. The transformation helps recognize our interconnectedness with others [1], and that theinstructor must strike a

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Educational Needs of the Future HVAC Design Engineer

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

LEED certification to local industry, MSU has pursuedoptions for supporting training in this area. While students are exposed to general LEEDconcepts through course and capstone design projects, as well as the annual ASHRAE StudentDesign Competition, all of the topics in Table 2 do not fit into the engineering curriculum. MSUhas partnered with local industry through grants from the State of Minnesota to developcontinuing education courses addressing HVAC, green buildings, and LEED. We have foundthat at the Green Associate level these courses are applicable to both current students andworking professionals. Excellent instructional resources exist through USGBC and in manycases a trained USGBC instructor can be obtained. Note that one

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Resilience in the Home Office Through a Scaled-down Microgrid

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
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

as reflect on progress and achievements for the atto-grid project.IntroductionToday, the global pandemic has affected and impacted professionals and students by hinderingthem from safely working together at an office, facility, or school. Because of this, manyprofessionals must work at home where electricity or internet connectivity issues may be moreprevalent than at their typical office. To address the need for a resilient power source for at-homeoffices, the team developed the atto-grid – a resilient power system that uses distributed powersources to safely and effectively power a typical at-home office load.The team designed the atto-grid for a senior design capstone project that complied withrequirements set by faculty, as well as

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Incorporating Active Learning into a Thermal System Design Lecture

Conference Session: Design Based Energy Education
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer M Peuker, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Incorporating Active Learning into a Thermal System Design LectureAbstractMany mechanical engineering departments offer a thermal system design (or similar) course forsenior students. Some courses have a laboratory component, but many are a lecture only format.This paper demonstrates how active learning—through virtual labs, a semester long project, andin-class assignments—was incorporated into the lecture portion of a thermal system design courseto enhance learning and provide the students a laboratory experience without a physical laboratory.These active learning ideas can also supplement the learning during lecture for those courses

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Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

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
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

sensing and visual learning styles and hands-on experiments for students with ac-tive learning styles [23]. According to Moore, there is a direct correlation between in-class per-formance, laboratory attendance, and performance [24]. In capstone related project, activelearning can be achieved through a variety of activities that include lab and project experimentswith hands-on projects and hands-on laboratory experiments [25-28].ConclusionThe research was carried out to examine reliability of energy harvesting systems. Ambientenergy harvesting systems represent a fruitful area of research and possibilities for furtherresearch are created with the convergence of miniaturization of the components used, low-power

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A Graduate Certificate In Efficient Energy Technology

Conference Session: Energy Education and Industry Needs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

currentmethods of conversion to useful forms. In the second component, the students are required toread, and critically analyze two current research papers in the related field of renewable energytechnology. In the third component, students prepare design of projects that are targeted to needsof the local community. Project design is the capstone activity involving literature search andapplication of multiple learned concepts and techniques. The paper will share the experiences ofoffering two of these courses at Purdue University Calumet.The paper also shows that how classroom learning can be enhanced by making available tolearners the classroom lecture in audio /video/pdf format from anywhere and at all times ondemand. This technology, called the

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The Role of Engineers as Policy Entrepreneurs toward Energy Transformations

Conference Session: Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

projects with communities in Puerto Rico since 2002. Eight undergraduate electrical engineering students participated in three different capstone projects related to improving water service in rural communities, in particular improving the electrical system for the pump that takes water from the community well. In one of the projects, the team included students from Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, as well as Surveying and Biology students, and students from Purdue University15. Acting as Faculty mentor in the UICD broadened the policy horizon of Dr. O’Neill and was an invaluable capacity building experience that helped in future policy work. Another example of a community-based project is the photovoltaic (PV) laboratory at Casa

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A Modular System for Energy Efficiency Study of Hydraulic Applications

Conference Session: Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

optimal design parameters of thesystem. The study of the process parameters also leads a designer towards specific andinnovative solutions of the design problem.The design process presented in this paper is practiced in a conventional capstone design project,where a group of students are assigned a two semester design project. In the past, student groupswere asked to design a human powered hydraulic system to transport a single person. Withoutusing any direct drive mechanism, the system would transfer the rider’s power to the drivingwheel through the use of a fluid power system. The goal of the design was its functionality,safety, reliability, manufacturability and cost effectiveness. It was implemented as a routine stepby step process of the

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Teaching Renewable Energy System Design and Analysis with HOMER

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
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

/12. R. G. Belu, A Project-based Power Electronics Course with an Increased Content of Renewable EnergyApplications, June 14-17, 2009 Annual ASEE Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, 2009 (CD Proceedings).13. R.G. Belu – Design and Development of Simulation System for Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2010 ASEEE Page 24.1169.12Conference & Exposition, June 20 - 23, Louisville, Kentucky (CD Proceedings).14. R.G. Belu and D. Koracin – E-learning Platform for Renewable Energy Sources, 2010 ASEEE Conference &Exposition, June 20 - 23, Louisville, Kentucky (CD Proceedings)15. R.G. Belu - Renewable Energy Based Capstone Senior Design

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Converting an Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle to an Electric Vehicle

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
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Converting an Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle to an Electric VehicleAbstractSenior students in the Engineering and technology programs are challenged to thoroughly applytheir learned technological knowledge and skills toward design and implementation of achallenging engineering product in senior deign or capstone courses. In this paper, a successfullyimplemented comprehensive design, which utilizes a synergy of competencies gained fromundergraduate academic and research experiences with insight to the efforts concerning seniordesign project is presented.An electric vehicle is a type of alternative fuel car that utilizes electric motors and motorcontrollers instead of an internal combustion engine. Power is derived from battery-packs ratherthan a

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Developing An Energy Literacy Curriculum For Incoming Freshmen At Baylor University: Lessons Learned

Conference Session: Curricular Developments in Energy Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-851: DEVELOPING AN ENERGY LITERACY CURRICULUM FORINCOMING FRESHMEN AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY: LESSONS LEARNEDKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, gas turbines, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu.Ian Gravagne, Baylor University Dr. Gravagne is an assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at

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Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems

Conference Session: Topics in Energy Management
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

system, one of the key components is the renewable energy tax credit. InUnited States, the tax credit may be offered by federal government as well as an individual state.The main source for this tax credit can be found in a database called DSIRE7 maintained by theUS Department of Energy (DOE). DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state,federal, local, and utility incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energyefficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is anongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable EnergyCouncil, Inc7. For example, 30% tax credit is allowed for solar and fuel cell installations for

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Development and Implementation of an Undergraduate Course on Smart Grids

Conference Session: Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

education, IEEE Trans. Power Syst., vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 5–8, Feb. 2004.4. V.G. Agelidis, The future of power electronics/power engineering education: challenges and opportunities, in Proc. of IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics Education, 2005, p. 1-8.5. R.G. Belu - Renewable Energy Based Capstone Senior Design Projects for an Undergraduate Engineering Technology Curriculum, 2011 ASEE Conference & Exposition, June 26 - 29, Vancouver, BC, Canada (CD Proceedings).6. H. Gharavi and R. Ghafurian, Smart grid: the electric energy system of the future, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 99(6), 2011, p. 917- 9217. R. Belu, Smart Grid Communication, in Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering & Technology (Ed Sohail Anwar), Vol. 3, 2014 (28

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First Results with a Virtual Platform for the Renewable Energy Technology Courses

Conference Session: New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Exposition.13. Davis K.C., “Enhancing Communication Skills in Senior Design Capstone Projects”, Proceedings ofthe 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.14. Colace, F., M.De Santo, and A. Pietrosanto, “Work in Progress - Virtual Lab for ElectronicEngineering Curricula”, 34th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 20 – 23, 2004,Savannah, GA.15. R. M. Ford, and C. S. Coulston, Design for Electrical and Computer Engineers, McGraw Hill, 2008.16. E. O’Neill-Carrillo, E. Marrero, and A. Irrizarry-Rivera, “Integrated Experiences in PowerEngineering courses” 9th International Conf. on Engineering Education, San Juan, PR, July 23-28, 2006.TD4:7-11.17. E. I. Ortiz-Rivera, and M. J. Castro-Sitiriche, “Work in Progress - Integration of Hands

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Energy Awareness Efforts At Baylor University

Conference Session: Curricular Developments in Energy Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1474: ENERGY AWARENESS EFFORTS AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITYKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and literacy and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu.Ian Gravagne, Baylor University Dr. Gravagne is an assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the Engineering Design II

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Introduction of Diagnostic Problem-solving Approach within Undergraduate Design Courses – Application to Building Illumination

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

Paper ID #14175Introduction of Diagnostic Problem-Solving Approach within UndergraduateDesign Courses – Application to Building IlluminationDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at Lyon (France

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Power Engineering Technology Program Development

Conference Session: Curricular Developments in Energy Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ray Miller, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati; Elvin Stepp, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

quantitiesof machines under operating conditions. They are required to make observations of machineefficiencies under various loading conditions.In addition to taking courses in circuits, machinery and controls we feel that it is importantstudents be able to pull together much of what they have learned at the associate level so they seehow their knowledge can be applied to a real project. Topics of Applied Design is intended forthis purpose. The course serves as a capstone course at the associate level that requires studentsto apply the knowledge and analysis techniques they have learn thus far. Students work in teamson a project of some complexity such as a regulated power supply or RF circuit. The actualproject can be changed each time the course is

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Building As A Power Plant: Modeling And Selection Of A Combined Heat And Power System For An Advanced Commercial Building

Conference Session: Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brendan Egan, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Dechant, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christopher Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1342: BUILDING AS A POWER PLANT: MODELING AND SELECTIONOF A COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM FOR AN ADVANCEDCOMMERCIAL BUILDINGBrendan Egan, Milwaukee School of EngineeringStephen Dechant, Milwaukee School of EngineeringChristopher Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Page 12.330.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Building as a Power Plant: Modeling and Selection of a Combined Heat and Power System for an Advanced Commercial BuildingAbstractIn this Mechanical Engineering senior project, combined heat and power (CHP) systems wereevaluated based on their effectiveness in supplying the

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Power Conversion Coursework Using A Solid State Tesla Coil

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
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

power electronics orother power conversion course could improve student engagement throughout the course ascompared to more conventional sample applications. Furthermore, it will be shown that theknowledge base necessary to build an SSTC spans far more technical areas than required in mostconventional power electronics projects, and therefore justifies the SSTC as practical classroomexercise. The hypotheses presented in this paper are investigated and further evaluated with asurvey to gauge student interest in enrolling in a power electronics course based on a variety ofsample applications, including the SSTC. (a) (b) (c

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Nuclear Workforce Development Scholarships and Enhancements Program Phase I: Outreach and Recruiting

Conference Session: Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hayrettin B Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

transferred to another college, and one student hasdecided not to pursue mechanical engineering/engineering technology degree at this time. Twonew students have been awarded scholarships in their place who were both upperclassmen.These students have chosen power-related capstone projects (one on spent nuclear fuel devicedesign, and one on smart home energy control system), further exposing additional students tonuclear power and supporting fields, improving the awareness of these fields among otherstudents involved, and indirectly enlarging the pool for the nuclear workforce.Figures 1 shows the details of the survey results to the following 11 questions for one freshmenintroductory engineering technology course: 1. I plan to complete a degree in

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Renewable Energy Education Of Future Army Leaders At The United States Military Academy

Conference Session: Curricular Developments in Energy Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gunnar Tamm, United States Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Seth Norberg, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering programs, West Point offers a course on Energy Conversion Systems whichcovers conventional topics of fossil fuel utilization, combustion, advanced power andrefrigeration cycles, direct energy conversion, chemical equilibrium, and so on. However, thecourse has evolved to reflect current energy issues, by including lessons on national and globalenergy usage, climate change, nuclear power, hydrogen, and renewable and alternative energy.In addition to this course, there are senior capstone projects and cadet independent studies thatare connected to alternative energy research and development. The goals are to provide a broadoverview to the cadets, such that the cadets are excited to continue the pursuit of energyalternatives as graduates and

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A Smart Grid Implementation for an Engineering Technology Curriculum

Conference Session: Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

chairing ten or more graduate student culminating projects, theses, or dissertations, in 2011 and 2005. He was also nominated for 2004 UNI Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, March 2004, and nominated for 2006, and 2007 Russ Nielson Service Awards, UNI. Dr. Pecen is an Engineering Tech- nology Editor of American Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR). He has been serving as a re- viewer on the IEEE Transactions on Electronics Packaging Manufacturing since 2001. Dr. Pecen has served on ASEE Engineering Technology Division (ETD) in Annual ASEE Conferences as a reviewer, session moderator, and co-moderator since 2002. He served as a Chair-Elect on ASEE ECC Division in 2011. He also served as a program chair

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Online Renewable Energy Facility for Supporting a Newly Developed Energy and Environmental Systems Technology Program

Conference Session: Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Avinash Varma Gadiraju; Chester D. Kolodziej, Freedom Field Renewable Energy, Inc.
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

- Engineering Economy  TECH 484 – Energy Management  TECH 496 - Industrial Project Management (Capstone experience)  Three Technical Electives related to energy and the environment2.3 Student Recruitment Page 25.1008.4Due to the State of Illinois rules, all new programs must receive Board of Education approval,and as such, the two new Liberal Arts programs that were created have just received approval tobe offered. The new Technology program received approval last year, and is in its first year ofbeing offered. Recruiting for these programs is relatively simple; they are selling themselves!The

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Impact Of Shading On Cooling And Heating Load

Conference Session: Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Narciso Macia, Arizona State University; John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University; Brigid Dotson, University of Washington; Maria Macia, Veritas Preparatory Academy
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2008, American Society for Engineering Educationthe cooling load. Its effect has been investigated in many cases. For example Lam investigatesthe effect of surrounding buildings on producing shade [1].This paper is also used as a teaching vehicle in the senior capstone class, in which the studentsare working on a design project that includes heat gain/losses in a small greenhouse, the use ofPV modules to charge a battery and also drive a small, centrifugal pump.Thermal modelIt is important to use a model that has the ability to handle the heat storage properties of thebuilding. For instance, if the night is particularly cold, the building model

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Using the Computer as a Tool Across the Curriculum

Conference Session: Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1916: USING THE COMPUTER AS A TOOL ACROSS THE CUR-RICULUMLaura J Genik, Michigan State University Dr. Genik teaches in the Thermal Fluid Sciences at Michigan State University at the undergraduate and graduate level.Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He has also taught the capstone design course for the department. Dr. Somerton has research interests in computer design of thermal systems, appropriate technology, and application of continuous quality improvement principles to engineering