Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of alternative energy in both design competitions and in the formaleducation of its students through its curricula and student projects in both the College ofEngineering and well as the College of Architecture. In 2003 LTU received a significant grantfrom NextEnergy, a nonprofit organization in the State of Michigan, to augment its AlternativeEnergy curriculum. The NextEnergy grant helped LTU develop additional courses, but fundsfrom the grant could not be used to purchase laboratory equipment or experimental hardware.This was an unfortunate limitation, so the faculty involved in our Alternative Energy programfelt it was critical to secure additional funding specifically for procuring laboratory equipmentand related hardware to augment and

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Susan Elmore, US Air Force Academy ; Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

experience with the electrical codes or in wiring elementarycircuits to code requirements. Four different trainer units were created to give students thehands-on opportunity to wire several common circuits. These units have standard 2x4 studconstruction. Wires are already run and boxes are already installed for the experiments at hand.In an integrated approach, students learn to make connections and test their circuits against code.Innovative methods of testing and display of the units are shown. Safety procedures arediscussed. Each university benefits from the lessons learned by the other. Assessments, bothformative and summative, are presented and are used for continuous improvement.IntroductionMany Electrical Engineering students go through their

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12643Renewable Energy Technician Education: Lessons from the German En-ergiewendeMary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center Mary Slowinski received her M.Ed. in Learning Science from the University of Washington where she will complete her PhD in the same. She has worked extensively with the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program in a variety of consulting capacities including serving as learning coordinator for two international faculty learning projects, participating as an Innovation Coach for a ”scaling-up innovations” project, developing curriculum and learning materials

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Cross-Disciplinary Learning”. Computer Support forCollaborative Learning. Article No. 19, Proceedings of the 1999 conference on Computer support for collaborativelearning, Palo Alto, California, 1999.18 Bell, D., Scott, B., Kahrhoff, J., Seymour, S., Tamashiro, R., “Innovative Cross-Disciplinary Learning-CenteredStrategies in WebCT. http://webct.confex.com/webct/2005/preliminaryprogram/session_2385.htm19 Fazzolari, R., “Renewable Energy Systems”. AME445/545, Department of Aerospace and MechanicalEngineering, University of Arizona.20 Russel, I., Georgiopoulos, M., Castro, J., Neller, T., McCracken, D., Bouvier, D., "Condensing the CC-2001 corein an Integrated Curriculum," CCSCNE (Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges in the Northeast

Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Harriett Benavidez, Rowan University; Julie Haynes, Rowan University; Dan Schowalter, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, 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.Kevin Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D. from MIT and his B.S. from WPI. Among his areas of interest are computing and process simulation in the curriculum, and integrating economics and design throughout the curriculum. He has received the 2003 Joseph J. Martin Award and the 2002 PIC-III Award from ASEE.Harriett Benavidez

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

theintroduction of analytical concepts within an engineering research and design problem. Thispaper describes how the sodium borohydride hydrolysis reaction was integrated into the projectto answer specific design questions and how the students developed a series of experimentalprocedures to achieve basic understanding of the reaction mechanism in order to affect hydrogenproduction specifically under various operating parameters. From a student perspective, theexperimental study of the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride in the presence of acids and polymermixtures demonstrates key aspects of energy, hydrogen, and energy storage potential of boron-containing chemical compounds.Investigating the Reaction’s Hydrogen Generation RateThe reaction that the

Conference Session

Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Toshika Fegade, Drexel University; Yu-Chieh (Jamie) Wu, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

Virtual Reality for Green Energy Manufacturing Education AbstractThis paper presents the project-based learning result of green energy manufacturing integratedwith virtual reality (VR). This work provides an innovative solution for optimizing learningeffectiveness and improving educational outcomes through the development of virtual models thatcan be used and integrated into the existing renewable energy laboratory. The goal is to apply theseprototypical simulators to train undergraduate engineering students and professionals in windenergy education; and to offer experiential learning opportunities in 3D modeling, simulation, andvisualization. The students were given multiple projects

Conference Session

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

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Prajna Paramita, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #24018Study of Energy Efficiency Characteristics of a Hydraulic System Compo-nentDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

mission of the program is “to prepare technically-orientedmanagerial professionals and leaders for business, industry, government, and education byarticulating and integrating competencies in Renewable Energy.” The program preparesgraduates for jobs in the fields of energy and renewable energy systems as well as regulatory andgovernmental agencies. To meet the demand for well-rounded graduates who are knowledgeablein both technical and economic aspects of renewable energy systems, an interdisciplinarycurriculum was developed, consisting of a multitude of selected courses from across theuniversity. In 2018, the name of the program was revised to the “Sustainable and RenewableEnergy” program to reflect the increasingly broad array of energy

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Baumgartner, LeTourneau University; Timothy Hewitt, LeTourneau University; Edgar Licea, LeTourneau University; Nolan Willis, LeTourneau University; Matthew Green, LeTourneau University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

aspirations.1 Introduction and BackgroundMany engineering schools are now employing a service-learning approach to globally-basedhumanitarian projects3,4,5. The importance of integrating both globalization and social needs intothe engineering curriculum is acknowledged by the ABET criteria6, and human need is a clearpriority of the engineering profession, as indicated in the NSPE creed*,7. However, the majorityof North American engineering students are not familiar with the contexts in which vast needsexist, such as those among the physically disabled or the estimated 4 billion people living on lessthan $2 a day (PPP)8. These conditions represent a formidable “frontier design environment”, orenvironments outside the experience and expertise of most

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Phillip Barnett, York College of Pennsylvania; Paul Isaac Deysher, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

incorporating renewable energy courses intothe curriculum (Santoso & Grady, 2005; Li & Soares, 2011; Yildiz & Coogler, 2010). To join into thiseffort, a project based renewable energy integration course is developed in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering program at York College of Pennsylvania.Course Synopsis: The engineering elective course on renewable energy integration was first offered inthe summer semester of 2011 as a three credit-hour course, where 11 students were enrolled. This courseis focused primarily on solar electric power systems, with a secondary focus on wind powered systems,based on the steady growth in those areas over the past decade and projected a high growth in the future.To a lesser extent, this course also

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

Paper ID #22187Enhanced Workforce Development via the 2017 FEEDER Student SummerProgramDr. Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh Robert Kerestes, PhD, is the Director of the Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program and an As- sistant Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. Robert was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He got his B.S. (2010), his M.S (2012). and his PhD (2014) from the University of Pittsburgh, all with a concentration in electric power systems. Robert’s academic focus is in education as it applies to engineering at the

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. McDermott, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

working for Delphi. She completed her postdoctoral studies in engineering education at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Clark has published articles in the Journal of Engineering Education, Advances in Engineering Education, and Risk Analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Improving a Flipped Electromechanical Energy Conversion CourseOur University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has offered an electivecourse in Electric Machinery for decades. With increasing focus on renewable energy and powerelectronics in the curriculum, we felt the need to modernize this course so that it provides a betterlearning experience and appeals to more students. Over a period of two

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Pragya Niraula, Oklahoma State University; Amrit Sunil Chugani, Oklahoma State University; Nilesh Anil Baraskar, Oklahoma State University; Anusha Sunil Saraf, Oklahoma State University; Michael L. McCombs, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

officially began in Guthrie on Christmas Eve 1890 in the McKennon Opera House whenTerritorial Governor George W. Steele signed legislation providing for the establishment of anagricultural and mechanical college as well as an agricultural experiment station in PayneCounty, Oklahoma Territory, effective December 25, 1890 [5]. At long last, Stillwater wasdesignated as the location for the college by the designated commission. On May 15, 1957,Oklahoma A&M changed its name Oklahoma State University of Agricultural and AppliedSciences to reflect the broadening scope of curriculum offered. However, the name was quicklyshortened to Oklahoma State University for most purposes, and the "Agricultural & AppliedSciences" name was formally dropped in

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

tested in the large return section of the John Harper wind tunnel at Georgia Institute of Technology. The set up is shown in Figure 2. This experiment yielded data on the behavior of highly flexible blades, but was otherwise a failure in power generation. An improved model with much more rigid blades is being built, with the blade construction effort pictured in Figure 3. The ultimate aim is to integrate such machines with other renewable generators, sharing the same footprint and power control systems. In 2006-07, progress was rapid, with one Master’s degree candidate working on it at full speed (he was later recruited by a wind energy company

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Naim R. Shandi, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

extended beyond my discipline curriculum and I believe it has a great impact on improving my professional skills preparing me for my future career. While participating in this project, I had the opportunity to practice and integrate much of the knowledge I learned during my three years of course work as an undergraduate student. Working in the renewable energy lab in a team of two with an expert professor, enhanced my communication abilities; team working skills; and added a valuable experience that I could not obtain during my usual course work. Throughout the time I spent working on this project, I had the chance to express my ideas and think critically and independently in solving related problems

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Rabiee P.E. P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

called Kilo Volt Ampere (KVA) capacity.Electric motors are rated as either Integral Horsepower or Fractional Horsepower. IntegralHorsepower motors are rated at one horsepower or more, while Fractional Horsepower motorsare rated at less than one horsepower. Electric motors according to their operational tasks arerated as Continuous or Intermittent Duty motors. Devices requiring continuous operation, suchas electric fans, use continuous duty motors, while items such as electric compressors, thatrequire a cyclical and short period of usage, utilize Intermittent Duty motors.The author of this paper has taught electric machine classes in both semester and quarter systemsin electrical engineering (EE) and electrical engineering technology (EET

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

developments and trends, we believedthat it was important and timely to develop upper-level undergraduate courses and laboratorieson renewable energy systems, and to include renewable energy projects in senior project designcourses in our ET program. There is a well-documented demand and need in offering programstudy, courses and training in the areas of renewable energy5-10. Future engineers must be taughtto be creative, flexible and imaginative. Future engineering curriculum should be built arounddeveloping and increasing skills and technical knowledge. The topic of renewable energy is notonly relevant to a multitude of issues today, it is also an effective vehicle for developinginstruction that applies across a variety of content disciplines and

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as coauthors. He was the first recipient of an NSF research initiation grant (now CAREER Award) at UALR. He has a strong grant funding record and in 2011, he received funding from NSF for curriculum development in the area of Photo-voltaic (PV) Solar Energy. The project involves developing exemplary course modules and innova- tive laboratory modules for adaptation at other schools for undergraduate/graduate teaching and research. Recently, he completed three projects for Arkansas Highway and Transportation department related to highway lighting using solar energy. He established a commercial PV system with solar panels on the rooftop of ETAS building for teaching and research with funding from Arkansas Energy

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Albert Leroy Powell, Bowling Green State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1842: A LOW-COST LABORATORY EXPERIMENT TO GEN-ERATE THE I-V CHARACTERISTIC CURVES OF A SOLAR CELLErik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University Erik Mayer received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science at the University of Toledo. His areas of focus are power electronics and embedded systems. He has a strong interest in renewable energy; he worked with the Electric Vehicle Institute and designed a course in renewable energy during his time at Bowling Green State University. In addition, he worked at Visteon designing components for hybrid vehicles. He became an Associate Professor at Pittsburg State University in 2010.Albert Leroy Powell, Bowling Green State University Albert Powell is a Sophomore Undergraduate

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

contacts and organizing all interactions between all included parties.This responsibility is very similar to the responsibility experienced in a professional setting. Byproviding the student with control over the project, it required the student to take a leadershiprole and integrate many different people into the project. The project also offered an avenue forthe application of educational principles in a professional setting. The student was responsiblefor identifying the problem, selecting possible alternatives to correct the problem, andrecommending the best solution. The student was able to incorporate environmental systemsanalysis techniques covered in the academic program’s curriculum, in addition to otherengineering principles, to arrive

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

polesmachine. If we look at a 2 poles machine and 60 HZ supply, the speed calculates out to 3600 RPM. Theonly way to vary the speed is to change the F in the equation. We can accomplish this with a VariableFrequency Drive (VFD).System construction:A primary system has been constructed. This system is composed of an axial fan/motor connected to aduct/damper, to a variable frequency drive (VFD) and to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) witha view panel and connected to a computer for programming purposes. The design and implementationof an experiment that include a VFD to control a three phase variable speed motor of a fan integrated toa PLC has been performed. This system will be used to verify several variants to control the rotationalspeed of

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Russell Forringer, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Wood, R. B. Stone and D. A. McAdams, 2002, "Integrating Service-Oriented Design Projects in the Engineering Curriculum," ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec. American Society for Engineering Education.[3] Green, M.G., Wood, K.L., VanderLeest, S.H., Duda, F.T., Erikson, C., Van Gaalen, N., “Service-Learning Approaches to International Humanitarian Design Projects: A Model Based on Experiences of Faith-Based Institutions,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.[4] Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2006-2007 Accreditation Cycle.[5] NSPE Code of Ethics, http://www.nspe.org/Ethics/CodeofEthics/Creed/creed.html [Accessed Mar

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

deliverchallenging and technically relevant capstone design courses.Finding relevant industrial power systems design and energy management projects is particularlyimportant for two reasons. In the past fifteen years, the electric power industry underwent aneconomic restructuring that reduced the number of employed engineers. Engineering schools de-emphasized or eliminated power systems curriculum in response to reduced industrial demand.The electric power industry now faces an aging engineering workforce with a large number ofindividuals near retirement.5 The current electric power engineering workforce must transferpractical knowledge to students and novice engineers before leaving the workforce so that thepower grid can grow reliably.Volatile electricity

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

Nuclear Society (ANS), and a student branch advisor for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).Mr. Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence Bruce Peterson Dean for Energy Technologies Executive Director, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence Minnesota West Community and Technical College Bruce has been engaged in higher education for 40 years as a teacher, curriculum specialist, and admin- istrator. Over the past 24 years he served as Academic Dean at three colleges and as program director over several major grants. In his current position, Bruce is responsible for Energy related programs across Minnesota West campuses. At the state

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #27036Development of Low-cost Remote Online Laboratory for Photovoltaic Celland Module CharacterizationDr. Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sandip Das is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU). Dr. Das received his Ph.D. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of South Carolina, Columbia. He earned his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST, Shibpur, India). His current research interests include photovoltaic solar cells for sustainable and renewable energy generation

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schubert, Packer Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Fabricating the plasma torch required the use of computer-aided design tools, and close interaction with the model makers who ran the computer numericalcontrolled milling machine.Anticipating the bizarre behavior of plasmas, the students integrated the ability to tweak theirdesign after the first operational tests. After the lengthy design process, the test-and-refine phaseproceeded quickly. Each student contributed to the understanding and improvement of theperformance, engendering a spirit of teamwork, appreciation for diversity, increased problemsolving ability, and an appreciation for the value of a thorough design phase. In this paper webriefly review the plasma torch biomass reactor concept, explain the lessons learned by thestudents, and

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

rectifier circuit wasessential to convert noisy AC output voltage from the generator to DC voltage because almost allelectronic components operate at DC voltages. The AC voltage signal from the generator unitwas converted to DC voltage signal using full-wave bridge rectifier.[23]After full-wave rectification, where the alternating current (AC) was converted to direct current(DC), the voltage was increased by a DC-DC boost converter.[24] Consideration of energyharvesting components resulted in a decision to integrate an LTC3429 integrated circuit regulatorchip which only needed 0.8V threshold inputvoltage to start running its internal circuitry.The actual energy harvesting circuit design isshown in Figure 7. Since the generator unit inthis

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville; Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

major Midwestern coal mining region, on theOhio river, and coal-fired steam power plants are an integral part of the engineering landscape.Some of the UE students have had co-op or internship experience at a power plant. As a result,the UE students, in general, seem to be more “power plant savvy”. Industry in Southfield,Michigan (i.e., Detroit) is dominated, not by the Rankine cycle, but by different types of powercycles; the Otto and Diesel cycles take lead roles in the Southeastern Michigan engineeringlandscape because of the auto industry. LTU students tend to be less interested in coal-firedsteam power generation and more interested in internal combustion engines.As shown in Table 7, the UE students were more comfortable with the Rankine