Conference Session

Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nitt Chuenprateep, University of the District of Columbia; Warren Orlando Abrams, University of the District of Columbia; Alicia Marshall, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Education, 2017 Modeling the Effect of Renewable Energy and Smart Appliances in Energy Reduction of Residential 1 Homes Using GridLab-DI. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND When used in concert, microgrid and smart grid technologies have the ability totransform the way power is delivered. A microgrid is a localized energy grid with a colocated setof power generation sources and loads, with autonomous control, which can operateindependently of the traditional power grid [1]. As a result of this ability for autonomous control,it is possible for microgrids to connect to the main power grid or act in an “islanded” mode.Microgrids can be more efficient than traditional grids due to the

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

://academic.udayton.edu/kissock/http/research/EnergySoftware.htm. The University ofDayton Industrial Assessment Center is one of twenty-six Department of Energy funded Centers.It has been in operation since the early 1980’s and has completed over 950 industrial assessments.In the years of operation, the Center has developed many spreadsheets, software programs, andreport formats which it made available to the Ohio Lean Building Project (OLBP). Colleges anduniversities wishing to replicate such a program would also have access to the “Energy EfficiencyGuidebook.”Formal Program GoalsThe program’s goals: 1. Train the next generation of energy engineers and technicians in building energy efficiency. 2. Make Ohio’s buildings more energy efficient by

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felipe Euyoqui Mojica, University of California, Merced; Po-Ya Abel Chuang, University of California, Merced; Uriel Ruiz

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

solution.Further, various learning outcomes including problem solving, critical thinking,communication, and team work were fulfilled by this in-depth engineering project.Index Terms- Fuel Cell; Water Electrolyzer; Solar Cell; Hydrogen; Hybrid; CleanEnergy; Energy Storage; Regenerative System; Renewables; Demonstration;EducationI. IntroductionAs human population, new technologies, and infrastructures continue to grow, there isa proportional increase in the demand for energy need. Currently, most energy in theUnited States is produced by fossil fuels. For the last century, petroleum, natural gas,and coal had accounted for at least 80% of the total U.S. energy consumption.[1]However, burning fossil fuels produces pollutants and heat-trapping gases

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Wicks, Union College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the compressor is to increase the absolute pressure and thus increase the density, whichdecreases power requirements.Thus, there is a motivation to design gas pipelines for the highest pressure that thetechnology allows, whereas there is no incentive for high pressure in an oil pipelines. Themaximum pressure in the oil pipeline only has to be as high as the frictional pressure dropbetween pumping stations. An infinite number of pumping stations, which means no distancebetween pumping stations, would result in the need for no additional pressure aboveatmospheric in the pipes. II. Projects and OrganizationThe five projects were 1) the design of a long crude oil pipe line with multiple pumpingstations, 2) re-designing this pipeline to

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James W. Jones, Ball State University; Janet Fick, Ball State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

middle of the process for certifying a second LEED Lab building oncampus, and here are the main lessons they have learned from the first LEED Lab building: 1. Make sure the prerequisites can be met. For example, the LEED for Existing Buildings requirement stipulate a 20% reduction in energy consumption as a prerequisite. If the building under consideration is already energy-efficient, this may present a challenge. However, USGBC has a “Energy Jumpstart” Pilot credit in case the building is having a problem with meeting this prerequisite. USGBC does not want to penalize buildings that have continued to perform efficiently, so this is valuable. 2. Keep in constant contact with the university’s Facilities Planning and

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Basic Chemistry & BiologyThe basic concept of a bacterial fuel cell is illustrated in Fig. 1, from Ref. 1. The overall processis summarized as follows: 1. Bacteria on the anode decompose organic matter and free H+ ions and electrons. 2. Electrons flow from the bacteria to the anode, sometimes assisted by a mediator molecule. 3. Electrons flow up from the anode through a wire to the cathode generating electrical current. 4. The H+ ions flow through a semi-permeable membrane to the cathode. This process is driven by the electro-chemical gradient resulting from a high concentration of H+ ions near the anode. 5. Electrons from the cathode combine with dissolved oxygen and the H+ ions to form pure

Conference Session

Energy Conservation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

calculate the optimal size of each system for a given budget and campus location,and minimize the payback time on the investment. The tool was created using HTML, CSS, andJavaScript/jQuery web languages and runs within all major web browsers. This tool wasdeveloped within a local directory and can only be used if the root folder of the project isprovided to the user. However, provided that the files can be hosted on a server, the tool can beeasily configured to be viewed online. Weather data was queried from the National RenewableEnergy Laboratory (NREL) using a public API [1]. The following sections go into detail on whatequations were used to generate fiscal models for each source of energy.Web-based Decision ToolNREL APIThe weather data required

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

developmentsand assessments, we describe the framework for the minor development and implementation.Several courses in our program were either re-developed or improved based on the dual demandfrom industry and students. Traditional courses, such Thermodynamics or Heat Transfer weregiven a focus on renewable energy conversion systems on learning modules enhanced byexperimental activities, while new courses geared towards energy management or renewableenergy were developed. Students ’assessments and feedback clearly showed that this change wasa success, ranking these courses consistently above 3.8 out of 5 on a Likert scale [1]. Studentschose capstone projects ‘topics preponderantly from the same industrial areas, clearly showingthe interest in green

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy projects.Materials presented herein may serve as template for other instructors considering offeringsimilar courses, and their feedback is acknowledged and appreciated by the authors.1. Introduction, Project Goals, Aims and ObjectivesMajor challenges facing our society, such as energy, water, environment or health have neverbeen more prominent than they are today1-3. Engineers and educators, as problem solvers need toaddress these challenges in sustainable ways. Engineering practice and education are changing astechnology, social expectations and conditions are changing too. Students have the responsibilityand opportunity to continue improving our life while minimizing or even reversing the negativeindustrial society environmental impacts

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

researchinstitution. In an early phone conference we helped the advisory board understand ABET, thebasics of program development, and their role in the process. Our open-ended discussion timewas guided by the following questions: 1. What was your ‘employment objective’ for your first job in the energy field? 2. What skills/abilities were most important to you in your first job in the energy field? 3. What do you look for when hiring for entry-level jobs in the energy field? 4. What characteristics are evaluated in performance reviews for entry-level engineers in the energy field? 5. What range of advanced education and training opportunities are important for graduates of an energy engineering undergraduate program? 6. What

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

fuels has been theprincipal driver for much of today’s energy research. While the price of oil has been at historicallylow levels over the last two years (2014-2016), predictions of production limits by TheOrganization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have contributed to the most recent boutof price instability [1]. In addition to economic concerns, the environmental impacts of traditionalfossil fuels (FF) cannot be ignored. Significant changes to global ecosystems through both theacquisition and use of FF have been witnessed within the last seven years [2-3]. The catastrophicexplosion of the Deep Water Horizon oil rig in 2010 has left an indelible mark on sensitive coastalecosystems along the US Gulf Coast, with impacts likely to be

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

or by applying what theyhave learned. This expectation highlights the need for expanding the learning environment ofSTEM students by providing them with additional active learning and research opportunities as ithas been shown that active learning opportunities increase their chances for obtaining a degreewithin their field of study while also helping them turn what has been learned into actual skills[1].The truth is that learning should be fun and exciting. As educators it is our responsibility to keepstudents engaged and provide them with a learning experience that is both meaningful andexciting. Historically, however, the classroom has primarily been a passive learningenvironment where knowledge is taught by experts with occasional

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

elements of photovoltaic energy collection,piezoelectric energy collection, energy processing and storage, wireless communication andcontrol, and information display. Broad specifications are given in Table. 1.Table 1. Specifications of the project Item Specification Energy sources A photovoltaic and a piezoelectric source of energy Storage system Battery storage of energy collected Energy stored 5.0 W-hr < storage <40 W-hr; balance between sources not specified, but must be measurable for each. Energy transfer Transfers energy from both sources; can be simultaneous

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

: Principles and Perspectives (1)ISBN-13: 978-0470747735 by Mi, Masrur, and Gao isrecommended. These individuals have immense academic, development and field experience inthe content area. The author had the opportunity recently to complete a graduate course in thisarea from Dr Masrur at University of Detroit Mercy. Dr Masrur is employed full time inelectrical/hybrid vehicle engineering industry.Pre-Course Work:The EGNR362 Vehicle Energy Systems course is a junior level course. The prerequisite coursecontent includes MATLAB, DC & AC Circuit Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, andLaplace. That content is used in the EGNR362 course from the start. A course in ElectricalMachinery is a definite asset, but not considered a prerequisite.MATLAB

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the ambient air temperature increased, the COP decreased whereas when theevaporator temperature increased, the COP increased.Students involved in the project were exposed to higher level of learning skills such as logicalthinking, team work, problem solving and simulation. Many of these outcomes contributetowards ABET learning outcomes.IntroductionWhatever type of refrigerating system is being used, it is fundamental to minimize the requiredheat extraction and to keep the difference between “Tc” (condenser unit temperature) and “Te”(evaporator unit temperature) as small as possible [1].Residential and commercial buildings compose 40% of the US primary energy of which 75% iselectrical. Half this amount of energy consumed is by the ventilation

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria A. Scala, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., United States Military Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

sustainable design have gone from “nice-to-have” to an essential element, taking on an ever-expanding prominence with owners,occupants and regulators. Thankfully, engineering education has been expanding its boundariesrapidly to encompass the emerging disciplines that are the foundational elements of thisimportant focus area [1] Frequently, the focus is on new construction, but much of the bestenergy savings can be found in renovation of older structures, and, typically, the more complexthe systems in those older buildings, the bigger the potential savings as those structures arebrought up to modern standards. This means that graduates of modern engineering designprograms need to have a solid knowledge base from which to draw, including being capable

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to the US Armed Forces in his 32-year military career. He was elected an ASEE Fellow in 2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student-Led Study of Energy Flow and Storage in an Emergency MicrogridAbstractStudents investigate the feasibility of forming a microgrid in the downtown area of a larger cityin the Pacific Northwest. The objectives of this study are twofold: 1) Create a microgrid toprovide for prioritized urban loads and 2) prepare students who will likely design and installseveral microgrids in the region in the next few years. Generation is two hydroelectric units anda nearly equal amount of distributed photovoltaics. The grid is

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siamak Farhad, University of Akron; Daniel E. Kandray Sr., University of Akron; Maryam Younessi Sinaki, Cleveland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

description, methodology and results are presentedin the following sections.Description of the Senior Design ProjectIn this senior design project, students should minimize the energy consumption of an industrialrobot without changing its planned task defined by manufacturers. The LR Mate 200iD/4S R-30iB Fanuc industrial robot [13] was employed in the research study defined in this project. Thisrobot is shown in Fig. 1 and has 6 axes, with 550 mm reach area. The motion range of Joints 1 to6 of this robot is 340°, 230°, 402°, 380°, 240°, and 720°, respectively. The maximum speed ofJoints 1 to 6 is also 460°/s, 460°/s, 520°/s, 560°/s, 240°/s, 720°/s, respectively. The maximumpayload capacity of this robot is 4 kg. The ultimate goal is to develop MATLAB

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, assist renewable energy projects andcompanies, and support emerging renewable energy technology” [1]. Funded projects caninvolve research and development of renewable electric technologies and can developdemonstration scale renewable electric delivery projects. RDF projects should “provide benefitsto Minnesota citizens, businesses and Xcel Energy’s electric ratepayers” and the results of allRDF projects must be made available to the public [2].While the RDF program is managed by Xcel Energy and an Advisory Board, all activities andexpenditures are subject to approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Changes tothe original statute provided Xcel Energy with the option of distributed “block grants” toMinnesota institutions of higher

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Dana Hickenbottom; Daniel Saunders, Western Washington University; Troy Thornton, Western Washington University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students applied the theory learned in classrooms topractical hands-on field experience by working alongside engineers from the solar panel industry.Moreover, the team-oriented nature of this project enhanced students’ development of essentialskills in teamwork, communication, and time-management, which will serve them well in theirprofessional careers.1.0 BackgroundThis project was supported in part by an NSF Advanced Technological Education grant (DUE#1400490), which provided undergraduate students from Bellingham Technical College andWestern Washington University, in partnership with local industry, to work on research projects[1]. The benefits of this collaborative effort include strengthening a working relationshipbetween a technical college

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Wediscuss the project from students’ perspective and experience earned in the areas of design,integration. The methodology used to evaluate the effectiveness of this class in terms of learningoutcomes is also described.Building Automation:The main objective of a Building Automation System (BAS) is to acquire the completeautonomous control of an entire building. Basically, a BAS is designed to monitor and control themechanical, security, fire, lighting, HVAC and humidity control and ventilation systems in abuilding or across several buildings [1] to [5].The BAS is composed of electronic devices and a computer networking that is able to keepbuilding indoor conditions within a specified range, light rooms based on an occupancy schedule,monitor

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of Califor- nia, San Diego from 1994 – 1998 as a postdoctoral fellow. Upon completion of his postdoctoral research, Dr. Lacy held a position as a medical device reviewer at the US Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Lacy joined the faculty at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in August 2002 and is currently a professor and chair of the Electrical Engineering Department. Dr. Lacy specializes in developing, man- ufacturing, and characterizing electronics based microsensors for various applications (including sensors for biomedical applications). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020A Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Course in Energy Engineering 1. Introduction

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, technicalskills, mathematics and science in engineering technology problems, conducting tests andexperiments, analyzing results, team work skills, and oral and written communication. Thisproject and similarly embedded projects in courses are thought to increase students' knowledgeby involving them in an active learning environment while solving or analyzing real worldproblems and challenges.Introduction Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are the largest electricity-consuming sector in residential buildings in the U.S. [1]. According to [2], the U.S. EnergyInformation Administration indicated that more than 40% of the total energy consumption in theU.S. is in residential buildings. This figure is slightly less in Canada with 30

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joana Marques Melo, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of the engineering curriculum. Engineering learningmethods and technology are constantly evolving [1] but the industry is still using traditionalmethods such as MS Office due to its widespread use, easiness, and low cost [2], [3], [4].Therefore, in energy-related courses, an educational tool based on applications such as MS Excelis useful in the transitional period between pen and paper and more advanced and costly softwareapplications. Moreover, accessible applications can be used to enhance educational goals like theassessment of the energy consumption of these energy-efficient technologies.To address the use of accessible applications in the learning of energy-efficient technologies, thispaper describes a Combined Heat and Power (CHP

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

scholarshipprogram, students perform research through WCU’s engineering project-based learningsequence. The intent is to also increase the magnitude of programs and diversity of studentsseeking engineering degrees specializing in electric power, mechanical, and electricaldisciplines, jointly called EPME. With the second round of funding through the NuclearRegulatory Commission (NRC) workforce development grants, the WCU-NWD programinitiated a strategy to re-design recruitment processes and increase student success. In pastefforts, the recruitment process included multiple visits to partner institutions around the state 1.While these visits were helpful, survey results suggested the most effective recruiting effort wasone-on-one outreach to individual

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Arash Kialashaki, California State University, Chico

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

efficiencyinvestments. Program administrators design and manage efficiency programs that facilitate theimplementation of energy-efficient solutions by working with program implementationcontractors, manufacturers, distributors, ESCOs, architects, engineers, building and constructioncontractors and tradespeople, and building owners.A research conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) investigated andidentified major challenges to the projected expansion of the energy efficiency service sector(EESS) workforce by conducting interviews with energy efficiency program administrators,program implementation contractors, and building and construction industry professional andtrade association representatives [1]. The LBNL-reported challenges, combined

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

incorporating the web tools.Relevant student surveys and course assessments for the last two offerings of the course by theauthor will also be included.1.0 IntroductionA traditional first course for engineering students in thermodynamics typically covers the materialselected from the first 8-10 chapters of popular textbooks in the subject [1-3]. The author of thispaper has continued to use the text by Moran et al.[1] over most of the last decade for thethermodynamics course that he offers. Like other textbooks for engineering thermodynamics, itcovers the basic thermodynamic analyses related to first and second laws of thermodynamics forselected open and closed systems undergoing thermodynamic cycles and constituent processesrelevant to engineering

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

team’s design and construction of an APVAWT, total eightdecision gates (stakeholder requirements, system requirements, system operations, systemfunctions, system architectures, implementation, verification and validation) are set for theproject from inception to completion in order to satisfy the need of a client who asks to make anAPVAWT. This process includes technical and artistic designs considering functionality, beauty,safety, economics, and ethical implications, ensuring the functionality and beauty for thecompleted physical unit. Through this project, students will have an enriched opportunity for aninterdisciplinary design process combining engineering and arts. 1. IntroductionAccording to recent reports on renewable energy, although

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacques Belanger, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Huy A Duong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Trent Hamilton

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineeringdisciplines. Solar and wind in particular are fields of high interest. In response to this demand,the mechanical engineering department at Cal Poly has created an Energy Concentration to allowstudents to focus on energy production, transformation and transport [1]. The concentrationincludes a wide variety of courses related to the energy field so students can acquire a broadexpertise. In evaluating our courses, along with courses offered by other departments, werealized that they tend to focus on the discipline related to the department providing the courseand that the multidisciplinary aspect of the energy industry is often lost. These courses, beingfocused on one discipline, also tend to limit the possibilities for exploring open ended questions.In

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Zhihua Qu, University of Central Florida; Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students’ academic careers.IntroductionThere are several studies which detail the benefit of student collaboration and networking [1],[2]. However, there are not always adequate opportunities for students to network andcollaborate with other students and faculty outside of their home institution. Therefore a summerprogram was developed by the FEEDER (Foundations in Engineering Education for DistributedEnergy Resources) Consortium, in hopes to not only increase the ability for students to networkand collaborate, but to expose the students to a wide variety of technologies that they could notsee otherwise. This strengthens several of the soft skills that are very important in thedevelopment of a young engineer’s career, but are often times