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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Steven Michael Ansorge, Madison Area Technical College; Adam Gusse, Sunvest Solar, Inc; Nicholas J. Hylla, Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #30133Enlightened Education: Solar Engineering Design to Energize SchoolFacilitiesDr. Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College Dr. Walz completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Laboratory and Rayovac. His studies also included re- search with the University of Rochester Center for Photo-Induced Charge Transfer. Since 2003, Dr. Walz has taught science and engineering at Madison Area Technical College, where he serves as the director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE

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K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the assessment data of one of theactivities while section 7 contains the conclusion and pre- and post-assessment data for theIMPACT LA Program as a whole.2. IMPACT LA Program Information The IMPACT LA Program partners graduate teaching fellows with middle and highschool math and science teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD),primarily in Local District #5. The program is centered at California State University, LosAngeles (CSULA), and is part of the national NSF Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education(GK-12) Program, which provides fellowships and training for graduate students in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).3,4 The graduate student fellows serve asvisiting scientists or engineers who

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Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2731: DEVELOPING A PRACTICAL APPLICABLE COURSE INSUSTAINABILITY – AN ENGINEERING CHALLENGECindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. CYNTHIA (CINDY) ORNDOFF is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering. She received a B.S. in 1984, an M.S. in 1997 and a Ph.D. in 2001, all in Civil Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her coming to FGCU she was an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has taught courses in infrastructure management, planning, introduction to transportation and construction management. She has a passionate interest in

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Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Hazel, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2006-607: PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS:ENGINEERING CLINICS TRANSFORMING RENEWABLE MARKETSSteven Hazel, Rowan University Steven Hazel is a senior electrical and computer engineering major at Rowan UniversityPeter Jansson, Rowan University PETER MARK JANSSON is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan University teaching AC and DC electric circuits, power systems, sustainable design and renewable energy technologies. He leads numerous Sophomore, Junior and Senior Engineering Clinic Teams in solving real world engineering problems each semester. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge, MSE from Rowan University and BSCE from MIT

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

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Anthony M. Popovski, University of Pittsburgh; Feng Xiong, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

use COMSOL Multiphysics in the context of these courses 3. To implement analysis and design problems into EE courses which currently lack them using COMSOL Multiphysics 4. To strengthen instruction and assessment of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Criterion 3 (student outcomes) and Criterion 4 (continuous program improvement) by means of analysis and design using COMSOL MultiphysicsCourses TargetedThe project targeted two EE core courses and one EE elective courses which are based aroundapplied electromagnetic physics, making design implementation difficult:Semiconductor Device Theory – An EE core course which involves a study of electricalproperties of solids, energy levels

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Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-568: USING MODEL SOLAR RACERS AS AN INTRODUCTION TOENGINEERINGAndrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University Page 12.1556.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Model Solar Racers as an Introduction to EngineeringAbstractThis engineering first-year seminar course was first offered in spring 2001 and is based on thesuccessful middle school program, the Junior Solar Sprint. Student teams compete to design,build and race small-scale photovoltaic (PV)-powered vehicles. This hands-on experience servesmany goals, most notably as a fun introduction to engineering design, analysis, and testing.Solar Racers makes a great topic because of the many relevant

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Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

vertical axis wind turbines for urban applications”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 89, pp.281-291, 2018.[7] M. Casini, “Small Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Energy Efficiency of Buildings”, Journal of Clean Energy Technologies, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp.56-65, 2016.[8] M. M. A. Bhutta, N. Hayat, A. U. Farooq, Z. Ali, and Sh. R. J. Z. Hussain, “Vertical axis wind turbine – A review of various configurations and design techniques”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16, pp.1926-1939, 2012.[9] INCOSE, Systems engineering handbook, 4th edition, ISBN 978-1-118-99940-0, 2015.[10] J.Gavaldà, J. Massons, and F.Díaz, “Experimental study on a self-adapting Darrieus- Savonius wind machine”, Solar and Wind Technology, Vol. 7

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valentina Cecchi, Drexel University; Michael Kleinberg, Drexel University; Milo Tong, Drexel University; Bridget Kleinberg, Drexel University; Karen Miu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, [https://www.euci.com/pdf/1206-non-engineers.pdf]. 2/23/07.[3] Söder, L., “Explaining Power System Operation to Nonengineers,” IEEE Power Engineering Review, April 2002.[4] IEEE Malaysia PES Chapter, “Power System Basics For Non-Engineers,” Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, July 12, 2005.[5] Alexandra von Meier, “Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction”, E-Book. June 2006.[6] S. Blume, ” Electric Power System Basics for Non-Engineers,” May 2007, Wiley-IEEE Press.[7] PES Power Engineering Education Committee, Digital Educational Resources, Video #1: Electric Power: A New Generation, Video #2: Power Engineering: Careers that Make technology Work, [http://www.ece.mtu.edu/faculty/ljbohman/peec/Dig_Rsor.htm]. 2/23/07

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #30030A Multidisciplinary Energy Project: Re-building a Non-working ElectricCar with StudentsDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State Uni- versity. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Alternative Energy Systems. Research interests include: low power energy harvesting systems, renewable energy technologies and education.Dr. Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Dr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of engineering technology at Sam Houston State University. He

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16835Training Global Engineers: A Capstone Senior Design Project in EnergyHarvesting and SustainabilityDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

systems, ships, aerostats and other objects. He conducted study also on aging processes in polymer insulation such as cables, insulators, and magnet wires. He has authored/co-authored three books in high voltage engineering and over 220 technical papers published in IEEE Transactions, journals and Proceedings of International and National Conferences.Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University Anurag K. Srivastava received his Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, in 2005, M. Tech. from Institute of Technology, India in 1999 and B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, India in 1997. He is working as Assistant

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Falcone, Argonne National Laboratory; Terrence Davidovits, A123 Systems; Eric Schacht, The Ohio State Univeristy; Michael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1388: INTEGRATION OF MODERN ENERGY STORAGE DESIGNPRACTICES INTO UNIVERSITY AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PROGRAMSFrank Falcone, Argonne National LaboratoryTerrence Davidovits, A123 SystemsEric Schacht, The Ohio State UniveristyMichael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory Page 15.783.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Title of the Paper: Integration of Modern Energy Storage Design Practices into University Automotive Engineering ProgramsAbstractAs automotive technology surges forward at an ever increasing pace, Argonne NationalLaboratory works to keep the US Department of Energy sponsored Advanced

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and Energy Engineering. Page 26.1528.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Energy Engineering and Education Outreach Model and the Need to Promote ST(EE)2MAbstractThe Energy Engineering and Education Outreach model evolved from two programs that havebeen successful at North Carolina State University. This paper shows some need for promotingST(EE)2M [Science, Technology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Education, and Math] 2 andsuggests that the model can be a useful tool to do so. Through the model, grades 13-16 studentsin traditional engineering

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #31124Teaching Substation Battery Testing to UndergraduatesDr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University Glenn T. Wrate received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological University (MTU) in 1984 and 1986, respectively. While attending MTU, he worked for Bechtel Power Corporation on the Belle River and Midland power generating stations. After graduating MTU, he worked for the Los Ange- les Department of Water and Power from 1986 to 1992, primarily in the Special Studies and High Voltage DC (HVDC) Stations Group. He returned to MTU in 1992 to pursue a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. While

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Abdullah Al Hadi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajab Challoo, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #30320Voltage and current loop controlled three-stage three-port solid statetransformerMr. Abdullah Al Hadi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Abdullah Al Hadi is currently working towards his Ph.D. degree in Sustainable Energy Systems Engi- neering in Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas, USA. Previously he received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh in 2011 and dual M.Sc. degree in Renewable Energy from Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain and Energy Engineering and Management from Instituto

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Delivery of a Revamped Course on Electric Power Distribution Engineering and Smart GridsAbstractIn recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the importance of electric powerdistribution engineering due to rapid changes in the distribution sector resulting from increasedpenetration of distributed energy resources and smart grid technologies. With this increasedimportance comes the need for quality education in this area. A course titled “Electric PowerDistribution Engineering and Smart Grids” was developed at the University of Pittsburgh toaddress the need for education in this area. There have been many iterations of the

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electronics to Electrical Engineering StudentsAbstractWestern Carolina University is the only educational institution that offers engineering andtechnology degrees in the western part of the state which is home to major national andinternational engineering-related companies. As the power industry has a significant shareamong these companies and is becoming one of the major recruiters of our graduates in theDepartment of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University, developing anemphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the next generation of theregion’s power industry workforce.To that end, a curriculum development effort was planned and is projected to train, prepare forresearch, and

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Aman Luthra, University of Georgia; Tom Lawrence P.E., University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #31199Harnessing Drag Energy in Electric AutomobilesMr. Aman Luthra, University of GeorgiaDr. Tom Lawrence P.E., University of Georgia Dr. Lawrence is the program lead for mechanical engineering at the University of Georgia. He has over 35 years of professional experience, roughly half of which was in industry and the latter half now in academia. He has been the primary point of contact between the University of Georgia and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the industrial corporate partners for advancing this program.Dr. John M Mativo, University of Georgia Aman Luthra is an undergraduate at the University of

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

://energy.mit.edu/minor/) and Duke’s new minor in Energy Engineering(http://energy.pratt.duke.edu/minor-requirements). In the energy technology area there areadditional options, including Thomas Edison State University’s BS in Energy SystemsTechnology (http://www.tesu.edu/ast/bsast/Energy-Systems-Technology.cfm), and OregonInstitute of Technology’s BS in Renewable Energy Engineering(http://www.oit.edu/wilsonville/academics/degrees/renewable-energy-engineering).The options for graduate-level education related to energy systems are significant and diverse,including professional masters programs in Energy Systems Engineering at Lehigh(http://www.lehigh.edu/~inesei/degree/index.html ), Michigan(http://isd.engin.umich.edu/degree-programs/energy-systems

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho; Brian Johnson, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

universities are adapting to technological advancesand society needs by introducing new courses, new programs and concurrently implementinginnovative methods to complement the class room teaching. Fundamental engineering theoryconcepts are still the core material in introductory courses, however, implementation andapplications of this theory is becoming more and more specialized. Specialized fields inengineering disciplines continue to grow in order to meet this demand. As a result engineeringcurricula must provide relevant examples for students, be based on the needs of society, anddevelop methods used by real world engineers1.One such specialized field is the current demand for engineers with fundamental understandingof building system design. This

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Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

at UW, he was an assistant professor and the director of Architectural Engineering Program at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He was re- sponsible for developing the current architectural engineering undergraduate and master’s programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). During his stay at IIT, he taught fundamental engineering courses, such as thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as design courses, such as HVAC, energy, plumbing, fire protection and lighting. Also, he supervise many courses in the frame of interprofessional projects program (IPRO). In few months, Dr. Megri will defend his ”Habilitation” (HDR) degree at Pierre and Marie Curie Univer- sity - Paris VI, Sorbonne

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Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

is working with Dr. Mohammad Elahinia on a project to develop "Multipurpose Educational Modules to Teach Hybrid Vehicle Technologies". Specifically Christopher says I am "working with colleagues to make hydraulic hybrid vehicles more suitable for commercialization…. I am excited and thrilled to be part of a university and a project which have the potential to make big changes in the automotive industry."Walter Olson, University of Toledo Walter Olson is a professor of Mechanical Engineering specializing in dynamics in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Toledo. His research on Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles is sponsored by the US EPA

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Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2020.5Regionally, three of the large employers of power engineers, Portland General Electric (PGE),PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), project short-term, 2015-2020,retirement percentages on the order of 60% or greater (Table 1). 6, 7 In addition, technological,regulatory and political changes are resulting in increased investment in power systems planningand capital investment, further driving the demand for power engineers.Table 1 Eligible and projected retirements of engineers in 2015 and 2020 at the two local investor owned utilitiesand BPA; data collected by the Oregon and SW Washington Energy Consortium, of which PGE, PacifiCorp and BPAare members. Current Eligible for Projected to

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Anne Valdes, University of Florida; Carlene Elizabeth Cuadra, University of Florida ; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

division and it is consistent with the divisionobjectives. Consistent with the objective above, the subject matter of global warming ismultidisciplinary and directly related to engineering education. Engineering educators andengineering students must be aware of the impacts of global warming and the causes such astransportation, electricity generation, industrial waste, nuclear waste, and many other relevantexisting technologies that contribute to global warming. It is essential for future generations to beeducated in this field. Awareness that our research paper related to the mentioned topic willdefinitely direct it towards this aim. Specifically, creating a carbon free environment that issustainable and cost effective should reduce global

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Arash Kialashaki, California State University, Chico

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #29887Analysis and Field-based Learning of Energy Conservation Measures inEngineering Thermodynamics CourseDr. Arash Kialashaki, California State University, Chico Dr. Arash Kialashaki is a senior engineer and a lecturer at the Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing Department at CSU Chico. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering Department at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineer- ing, a master’s degree in energy systems and another master’s degree in mechanical engineering. In addition, he is a certified professional engineer at

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New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Merriam-Webster dictionary is “the DESIGN and MANUFACTUREof complex products”. In contrast, the definition of engineering design by AccreditationBoard for engineering and technology (ABET) is provided: Engineering design is theprocess of devising a system, component, or process to meet the desired need. Extensivediscussions on the two definitions are conducted in class with examples of engineeredproducts such as razors, computers, and automobiles. Importance of iterative nature anddecision making of engineering design as well as the roles of design objectives andcriteria to implement and evaluate the design are discussed. Next, the needs for designand different types of design solutions are discussed. For example, design solutions areclassified

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New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

GenEd curriculum 8. Although eachuniversity may have different requirements for GenEd, a survey of the American Association ofColleges and Universities identifies common themes, including science, global studies,technology, sustainability, and others 7. We maintain that the class described can be tailored tomeet a General Education requirement at many institutions. The course also is well suited foraddressing the ABET expectations that students understand the broader impacts of engineering.Practically speaking, it is our claim that energy is also an excellent topic for extending STEMeducation into the realm of social, cultural, economic, environmental, ethical, and other domains.Energy is clearly a subject for scientific and engineering study

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Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Corey Thibeault, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

been designed and built as part of an ASHRAEfunded senior design project. The final cost of the entire system was $4593, excluding theattached computer and LabVIEW software which was already available.The unit has undergone preliminary testing with all experiments performed by undergraduate andgraduate students. It is expected that experimental work with students will continue in thefuture. This gives them valuable hands-on experience with both the applied technology and thebasic experimentation concepts.Several potential applications currently exist within the mechanical engineering curriculum forthis demonstration unit. In the future it will be integrated into the undergraduate thermo-fluidsexperimentation course. Students will be expected

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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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3209: DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL WIND TURBINES FOR ISO-LATED COLONIA HOMES OF SOUTH TEXASDr. Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American Kamal Sarkar completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the Calcutta Univer- sity and graduate degree in materials science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. After finishing his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he joined the industry as a materials re- searcher. He has more than 20 years of diversified industrial experience using his experience in materials, computer visualization, and manufacturing. Presently, he is teaching in the Mechanical Engineering De- partment of the University of Texas, Pan American. His

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #29546A comparison of the renewable energy and energy storage sectors inGermany and the United States, with recommendations for engineeringteaching practices.Dr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Bosman holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her research interests include STEM Education and the Impacts of Technology on Society. Within the realm of STEM Education, she has done a variety of work in areas including teaching the entrepreneurial mindset, competency-based learning, self-regulated learning, transdisciplinary education, integrating the humanities into