Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

is to address needs of acommunity, it lacks these two essential components of service learning. On the other hand, servicelearning and internship are both related to practical experience and both can be on- or off-campuswith collaboration with non-profit, government, or businesses entities. However, they are differentsince the latter is not concerned with community needs and is focused mostly on skills studentsneed for their careers. Moreover, typically internships are standalone unit-bearing activities whileservice learning is just one of the pedagogical tools used by an instructor in a course.A major challenge for any service learning practice is the fine alignment between learningoutcomes for the course and community outcomes [5]. The

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Cummins; Timothy Schriefer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Patrick Kelley, Carnegie Mellon University; Mallika Ramaswamy, Rochester Institute of Technology; Nicholas Ryczko, Pratt & Whitney

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

school students to consider engineering as a career choice2. Teach students basic engineering concepts related to energy and the environment3. Introduce middle school students to the scientific method as well as the engineering design process4. Create a mechanism to bring engineering activities into local K-12 classroomsThe kits were tested on approximately 100 students during 2005-06, and during the 2006-07academic year the kits are being regularly used by 5th-8th grade teachers in their classrooms. The2006-07 testing includes teachers who are doing the instruction themselves and teachers who arebringing RIT students in to do the instruction. Within the following sections of this paper, wewill first describe how and why undergraduate

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduates in the department of engineering and technology at WCU,developing an emphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the nextgeneration of the region’s power industry workforce.To that end, an undergraduate curriculum development effort was planned and is projected totrain, prepare for research, and educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineeringand Technology for careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamentalpower engineering courses: 1. Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThis paper describes in detail the first pilot implementation of the Power Systems coursecomponent entitled “Modern Power Systems Analysis” for Electrical and

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

survey was conducted of those that have earned the CEEM. Of the 33 that hadcompleted the CEEM by December 2010, 19 responded. While this sample size is too small tomake any firm conclusions, the survey outcomes are presented here to give the reader an idea ofthe results up to this point. (Note that 84.2% of the respondents were required to only take onecourse with the 18 months of practicum.)First the background of the graduates was investigated. Five respondents were already workingin the energy, energy management, or environmental management when they applied to theprogram. Of the remaining 14 students, 11 (or 57.9% of the total respondents) were seeking tochange their career to energy, energy management, or environmental management when

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

: a. Student’s reason for participating on this project. b. Student’s skills and talents that he/she brings to the project. c. Student’s academic standing. d. Impact on student’s career and life.The two teams are given below: Fall Semester Team Brian Kunkel, William Hurles, and Bryce Thelen Spring Semester TeamNabeel Aslam, Kevin McPhail, Ryan McPhee, Brent Rowland, and Eric TingwallThe author took on the role of faculty advisor for both teams.The DesignFollowing the traditional design process, the first step was to develop a conciseproblem statement. After significant discussion with ATDC, the followingstatement was developed: The goal of this project is

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

• the sharing of best practices in the content, teaching, certifications, articulation and career pathways for renewable energy technicians among participants and with their international peers • the use of an online learning collaborative site for knowledge-building activities and to share and disseminate curricula and other learning materialsGermany in particular presented an interesting case. The German Energiewende – or “energytransition” – is an on-going, nationally coordinated, comprehensive undertaking that has twofundamental drivers: the development and deployment of renewable energy sources and anincreased and widespread implementation of energy efficiency measures, all of which isoccurring in a relatively

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Andre Benard, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Developing a Design Based Alternative Energy CourseIntroductionWith the rising cost of oil, the depletion of domestic natural gas supplies, and the documentedimpact of increased CO2 production on global warming, engineering students have developed arenewed interest in alternative energy technologies and careers. This renewed interest, coupledwith the initiation of state and federal sponsored programs to enhance alterative energy educationsuch as the Michigan NextEnergy program, has led to the establishment of a design basedalternative energy course in the mechanical engineering department at Michigan StateUniversity. This paper presents the development of the course, its evolution through

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

undertaken to support the current campus operations and research at the UMES toreduce its carbon footprint. The first phase, led by a multidisciplinary team of university faculty,career scientists, staff, and supported by students, saw the implementation of a year-roundbiodiesel generation capability [7]. The project’s rationale stemmed from the institution’s sizeableagricultural operations (UMES is an 1890 land grant institution) which were undertaken by heavymachinery operating on copious amounts of traditional diesel fuel (Figure 1). Biodiesel, on theother hand, is a renewable alternative which can be produced by virgin oils extracted from oilseeds, or used oils, such as the waste oils from the university’s cafeteria. Through the process

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Paul A. Dolloff PE, University of Kentucky; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

which students discussed changes in their knowledge of sustainability,energy conservation, smart grids and/or renewable energy as a result of the course. Studentsalso discussed the perceived applicability of the course to their future careers or courseworkand their perspectives towards the active learning used during class. Structured observationdata depicting the nature of the in-class time will also be presented.Lastly, observations including a summary of what was successful versus not as successful arepresented. This “lessons learned” summary will include a plan to explore conversion to a“flipped” style course for the summer of 2019.IntroductionA course in power distribution engineering and smart grids is a unique and innovative approachto

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitch J. Campion, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Prakash Ranganathan, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

alleviate environmental concerns caused byfossil fuels and combustion engines. As such, these new transportation technologies are beginningto disrupt the automotive industry and are poised to capture increasing market shares. At the sametime, as concerns about combustion engine emissions are ever growing, combustion engine-basedtransportation infrastructure is expected to shrink and diminish over time. With this newtransformative and disruptive industry trend, vocational schools and institutions of highereducation are introducing programs to educate and prepare students as informed citizens of thenew electrification technology or as professionals with career interests in the electric vehicleindustry. As a contribution to the above educational

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Pytel, CREATE and Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

technicalcourse employing online lectures to support a hardware lab.I. INTRODUCTIONThere is a demand for qualified engineers and technicians in manufacturing and energy fields1and worldwide interest in renewable energy has increased the connection of intermittentdistributed generation to distribution networks.2 Individuals seeking to enter these career fieldsmust have a requisite knowledge in basic electricity and electronics, mechanics, motor control,and hydraulics for entry level maintenance technician positions3. Additional career opportunitiesexist for those individuals skilled in digital electronics, semiconductor devices and circuits,programmable logic controllers, industrial controls, and power generation and transmission.Traditional instructional

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, it is anticipated that the students will become moreaware of the greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and the deleterious effects arising due todependence on foreign oil. Exposing middle, and high school students, and university studentsand their faculty to these topics will not only foster greater awareness but also generate increasedinterest in STEAM careers. It probably does not come as a surprise that the recommendationsmade by the National Academy of Engineering for transforming engineering curricula for thenew millennium echo that of the National Academy of Sciences and encourages sweepingchanges that promote the integration of life-skills and civic responsibility outcomes along withacademic outcomes as part of the overall

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

stakeholders inthe pilot energy engineering capstone project validated the utility of this assessment tool forother energy engineering capstone project implementations. Page 26.357.17References 1. Glossary of Career Education Programs -- Becoming an Energy Engineer, http://education- portal.com/articles/Become_an_Energy_Engineer_Education_and_Career_Information.html (accessed January 28, 2015). 2. https://www.mymajors.com/career/energy-engineers/ (accessed January 28, 2015). 3. DOE Industrial Assessment Centers, Rutgers University, http://iac.rutgers.edu/ (accessed January 28, 2015). 4. Association of Energy Engineers, http

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

, as well as the integration of major renewable energy sources such as solarand wind energy systems to the existing grid [18, 20-25].Program InformationThe Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Program is a four-yearundergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at Sam Houston StateUniversity (SHSU). The program benefits from the strong support it receives from a partnershipbetween a major energy services industry and employers of the ECET program graduates. TheECET major prepares students for application-oriented engineering technology careers in circuits,conventional and renewable electrical power, analog and digital electronics, industrial controls,microcomputer, telecommunications

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

mastery of thecourse material regardless of their homework assessment results. It is unknown whether thatmastery carries on to their careers, but it still good that the students have better mastery of thecourse material while taking the course. But why is this the case? We propose three possibleexplanations, all of which may contribute to the improved performance. First, there is the simpleobservation that the use of the homework quiz method promotes better course attendance, at leaston the days when quizzes are being given. As nearly half the classes in which new coursematerial is covered has a quiz, improved attendance exposes a larger number of students to thelecture on this new material. Simply put, attending well-prepared lectures may aid

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering education, workforce development and faculty professional development. As for the Impacts of Technology on Society, her technology-optimization focused research includes solar energy and digital manufacturing.Jennifer Brinker, Northeast WI Technical College Jennifer Brinker’s teaching emphasizes learning from real-life projects. She recognizes and teaches the importance of saving energy, money and the environment, along with meeting customer comfort and pro- duction needs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Land Resources and Energy Analysis and Policy from UW-Madison and achieved Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification. Jenny has conducted hun- dreds of commercial energy audits since beginning a career in

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

ingreenhouse gas emissions. In order to implement renewable energy in projects, qualifiedpersonnel take a very important role in planning and design prior to project implementation.Education and training of workforce who will be involved in the projects is important and shouldbe taken into account when investments are considered to execute projects, so that there will bequalified personnel. In preparing students for their future career, real-world experiences andhands-on training is an important part of their education. Research projects and laboratories areexcellent teaching aids for providing students with opportunities to implement the theory theylearn in class. Educating the younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources isvital to

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

electronics, power systems, communication, control and power electronics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stabil- ity, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simu- lation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference pro- ceedings in his areas of the research interests

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

critical program curriculum content forthe major alternative energy technologies. DACUM stands for “Developing a Curriculum”, andis a well defined methodology used for occupational task assessment to help define educationalcontent for a curriculum within a given career field.7 The DACUM process has been used byseveral colleges and universities to develop educational curricula, and is well documentedelsewhere.8-10 Much of the Lawrence Tech alternative energy curriculum drew upon theseDACUM results for the general basis of course content.3) Learning Objectives for the ProgramFrom the outset a primary objective for the alternative energy program at Lawrence Tech wasthat courses must contain much more than “survey level” content. It was felt that

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

grad- uate courses in power electronics, power systems, renewable energy technologies, smart grids, control theory, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data anal- ysis, space and atmosphere physics, and applied physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, smart micro- grids, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic com- patibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published eight book chapters, several

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia; Sisay Beru, University of the District of Columbia; Mamadou Keita, University of the District of Columbia; Steven Omoijunanfo, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years, and a faculty member at Tennessee Technological University for 7 years prior to arriving at the University of the District of Columbia in the Fall of

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Slobodan Petrovic, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; John Robertson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

source different fromtraditionally exploited fossil fuels. When fully in place the program will offer education at theAssociate of Applied Science degree (AAS), certificate program and the Bachelor of Science(BS), and Master of Science (MS) degree levels. The program currently comprises a largepercentage of underserved minorities and will further assist and nurture these groups bypreparing them for careers in high technology industries. The program will also serve toshowcase industry-relevant education and training, to emulate a true industrial atmosphere, topromote public awareness for the renewable energy, and to provide community college and high-school teachers with development tools and other educational materials for early implementationin

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

techniques. She is a NSF CAREER award recipient. She has been active in ASEE and is currently the Women in Engineering Division Chair. She is also active in the IEEE Power Engineering Society and is serving as Secretary for 2004-2007. Dr. Schulz is a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi.Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University Herbert L. Ginn III received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. In the fall of 2002 he joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University as an Assistant Professor. His research interests include power phenomena and compensation in

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

real world problem to work on. The fact that this is an actual project made it much more interesting and stressed the importance.” “I learned more group skills. I learned how to compromise solutions.” “If I ever buy a home or business, I’ll definitely use these technologies.” “Data mining was a huge learning experience.” “Very relevant to current world energy situations. Improves student’s ability of looking at the ‘big picture’.”Students have expressed considerable pride at what they were able to accomplish in the shorttime available. One of the graduate students expressed to the author his interest in pursuingengineering management as a career following his

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brandy Bratton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Dillard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maggie Bump, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

in science andengineering through graduate research and professional careers. However, we also wantparticipants to experience the joy of research as they tread in unknown territories, overcomedifficulties, and ultimately uncover new knowledge with the help of colleagues and mentors. Wewant them to experience the excitement of shedding light on a problem for a colleague. Theyneed to recognize that we have created our world’s energy problems as a group, and only as agroup can they be addressed. After a lifetime of being told what to learn and how to learn, theymust find their voice and ultimately be self-directed in their journey. And we need to providethem the opportunity to use their voice and practice self-direction. That is why a

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Winstead, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering design, from sensor measurement and vehicle interfacing toelectrical energy consumption and strategy implementation on some of the most advancedvehicle technology available today.Introduction and BackgroundA unique and successful degree program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is theAutomotive Engineering Technology (AET) undergraduate program. Unique in that it isone of the only, if not the only, ABET accredited program of its type in the United Stateswith numerous graduates each year pursuing primarily automotive technology andengineering test and development careers in industry. As part of the program,undergraduates complete a two semester (one year) senior design project related to anautomotive system development, student

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

% without any decrease in effectiveness. The necessity for alternativeenergy systems is evidenced by the offering of $1 million as the top prize.[7]Energy Education at West PointThe United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point is the oldest engineering institutionin the nation, founded in 1802 as means to educate future officers in the art of military tacticsand engineering. The mission of the USMA is: “To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.” [8]There are over 4,000 undergraduate students studying

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

matchwith increasing demands for power engineering graduates in the coming years. Restructuring andderegulation of the power industry, recent blackouts and discussions about smart grids arehelping to reinvigorate interest and provide increased attention to careers in power engineering.Investigating new approaches to teach power engineering courses was encouraged by theNational Science Foundation (NSF) in 1997 by soliciting educational research projects targetedat developing innovative teaching tools in this area. Several grants from the funding agency wereused to enhance undergraduate and graduate studies and research in energy systems1. Modelingand simulation emerged as one of the preferred teaching approaches based on several educationalresearch

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Kevin Bellomo - Whitten, Rowan University; Jonathan Bucca, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

wasn’t sure what to expect Page 14.210.10from this program after being involved in several projects I understand just how such practical experience isvaluable in dealing with real world issues.Undergraduate 2: Having the ability to access tools and work on projects at an undergraduate level, experience most would onlyget in a post graduate setting, has given me an edge over many others. Those wanting to pursue a career inenergy systems like photovoltaics, such as myself, now have the ability to learn how to operate, install, andcalculate data for this popular source of renewable energy. Not only have I gained this knowledge, but

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-161: ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND RENEWABLE POWER DESIGNPROJECTS FROM A UNIVERSITY POWER GRIDCarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Carl J. Spezia is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program located in the Department of Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). He joined the program in1998 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois. His industrial assignments included power system modeling, power systems protection, and substation design. He received his M.S. and