Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy C. Ferrell, Appalachian State University; Brent Jason Summerville P.E., Appalachian State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Appalachian State UniversityAbstractProviding unique international educational opportunities is central to the holistic educational mission ofthe Sustainable Technology Program at Appalachian State University. Since the first experiential trip in2006, the program has engaged students in unique international experiences with hands-on learningand technology transfer. This paper highlights study abroad programs to Costa Rica (2017 and 2018)and Peru (2018) that designed and implemented autonomous photovoltaic systems for lighting and cellphone charging for rural communities without access to electricity.The technical components of designing a stand alone solar power system include: 1) load analysis, 2)battery and array sizing, 3) charge and load

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of engineering education indicates that until mid-20th centuryengineering students were trained in whole or in part through apprenticeships and practice.However, after WWII the complexity of engineering systems, which required deep theoreticalunderstanding, led to increase in theoretical contents. This inevitably resulted in sacrifices ofskill-based contents [1, 2]. Therefore, the main objective of engineering education becametransferring of the body of knowledge rather than developing skills. By the late 20th century,significant pressure was placed on universities from various stakeholders, including accreditationbodies, employers, and professional societies, to increase practical aspects of engineeringeducation. They reasoned several

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

includeincorporating predictive modelling, entrepreneurial mindset, and just-in-time learning. Therationale behind how this project was designed and modified will be discussed in relation to thecourse goals and course format and some successes will be highlighted. Finally,recommendations will be given for how this project or a similar version of this project could beimplemented in different contexts.IntroductionIn recent years, first-year engineering design courses have received a lot of attention in literatureas a mechanism to increase retention within engineering programs and build an identity as anengineer [1-4]. It has been considered a best practice among introductory engineering designcourse developers to choose projects which highlight the engineering

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Michael Klein, University of North Dakota

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

professional work experience closely related to their academic focus area.This simultaneous combination of academic and professional work experience has proven tohave a tremendous positive impact on students’ learning and enables them to fully develop theirprofessional identity as engineers early before they graduate. At the completion of the courses,students submit a written report and give an oral presentation to a broader audience on details ofthe work performed and their findings and learning. The experience that students gain throughthis program directly contributes to the new ABET-EAC Student Outcomes (1) through (7).Using a set of rubrics designed based on the ABET-EAC Students Outcomes and in consultationwith the students’ academic advisors

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claudia Torres Garibay, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica Kerby, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Powers Minigan, Right Question Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Energy Engineering EducationAbstractThe Question Formulation Technique (QFT), a powerful yet simple teaching strategy recentlyfeatured in an ASEE online webinar, teaches students how to formulate, work with, improve, anduse their own questions. As a result, students become more confident researchers and bettervalue the role of question formulation in the learning process [1]. While the QFT has beenwidely used in other educational settings, its adoption in higher education has recently beenaccelerated in-part because of a National Science Foundation research study. In this work wedemonstrate two unique, innovative ways to integrate the QFT as a teaching strategy forrenewable energy engineering students. First, we will make visible how the QFT was

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bennet Thomas Krull, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

geographical area. Finally, thecorrelations between the outputs from each of the individual systems are explored. The datashow that systems located far apart exhibit lower correlation values than systems located closetogether. Lower correlation values are beneficial for electric grid integration because theaggregation of multiple systems with low correlation values will result in a combined systempower output with lower variability.Introduction With the rapid reduction in prices that the solar industry has seen in the past decade, solarenergy has grown dramatically [1]. The United States alone has installed more than 10,000Megawatts (DC) of solar capacity in each of the past four years [2]. Although the solar energysector’s recent growth is

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

UnitUninterruptable Power System that will provide approximately a continuous load of 17-20 A foran approximate time frame of 80 hours without any charging. The funding for project wasprovided by a local energy company to promote Environmental initiatives for cleaner energyefforts. The MRRT is towed behind a truck and ready to be delivered to disaster-struck regionsto help with the immediate needs of residents by providing emergency power including lighting,charging stations for cell phones, small tools, lifesaving medical instruments, small powerequipment, Wi-Fi, and satellite services.There are two objectives of this applied research project; (1) to provide emergency electricity forlighting, lifesaving medical equipment, and refrigeration for prescription

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

, and recommended practicesfrom the Madison College experience are detailed. Madison College completed a SolarRoadmap in order to prioritize and sequence investment in solar across the multiple buildingsand campus locations operated by the college. The featured installation was the first projectwithin that plan. A ten-step guide on how to create a solar roadmap is shared, so that otherschools can learn from Madison College’s experience and replicate the process for their owninstitutions.Introduction - The Opportunity for Schools to Pursue Solar EnergyThe past two decades have seen massive growth in renewable energy while aging and obsoletecoal fired electrical plants are increasingly being retired. This is illustrated in Figure 1 by thegrowth

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

experience, along with building their research and development skills. Buildingexperimental vehicles provides many opportunities for students to develop their creativity, workas a team, and create parts with groundbreaking technology.Each year, the EVP students create new, increasingly efficient vehicles for each project. Theseunique research projects provide great benefit for the professional development of engineeringtechnology. Students gain a direct application of hands-on learning in the workshop, which isdifferent than the traditional learning style in a classroom. In addition, these projects helpstudents learn to think inventively, communicate professionally, manage projects efficiently, andwork cooperatively in a team environment [1].Solar

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Assessment MethodsThe course, MECHENG 402: Thermo-Fluid Engineering, is a second-semester course onThermodynamics taken as an elective course by many students in the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at UWM. Table 1 contains a summary of the course topics currently in the course,and an indication of the topical coverage of the three exams. Material covered on one of the twomid-term exams is not repeated on the final exam. For example, there are 6 differentThermodynamic cycles covered in the course: the Rankine Cycle with modifications, theBrayton Cycle with modifications, the Otto Cycle, the Diesel Cycle, the Vapor-CompressionRefrigeration Cycle, and the Reversed Brayton Refrigeration Cycle. The first exam containsproblems on three of these cycles

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joseph C. Rodriguez, United States Coast Guard Academy; Scott C. Pierce, United States Coast Guard Academy; Brennen McCulloch; George McBurney, United States Coast Guard Academy; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

vessel that utilizes a variable electrictrolling motor. The team of four undergraduates working on this project include three ElectricalEngineering students and one Mechanical Engineering student. The project objective is to learnabout hybrid green vessel design and operation. The design process includes: 1) Literature reviewof hydrogen fuel cells and its applications in the maritime domain. 2) Designing a hybrid hydrogenfuel cell and battery power system. 3) Modeling the power system in computer simulation to testand verify the design. 4) Implementing the design to physically build a 100W fuel cell system tovalidate the simulation.Introduction As a sea-going service that seeks to protect and preserve the environment, it is the

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brittany Weber, Renewable Energy Society; Katelyn Renee Dunnagan , Renewable Energy Society ; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

meatsandwiches on the quad during warm weather.Introduction Illinois State University started on its path to sustainability in 1989, when it established arecycling program for the residence halls [1]. To help fund student and faculty sustainabilityprojects, an account called the Student Sustainability Fund was established in 2009. The StudentSustainability Fund is run by the Student Sustainability Committee, which is an externalcommittee of the Student Government Association. This fund has helped build a variety ofsustainable projects on campus, including water bottle refill stations, bicycle racks to encouragegreen transportation around campus, upgrades for the solar car racing team, and solar picnictables that charge students’ electronic device

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Alya Abd Aziz, Northeastern University; Evan Alexander, Northeastern University; Laura Brigandi, Northeastern University; Cole Branagan, Northeastern University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

development of medicine dispens- ing pumps.Cole Branagan, College of Engineering Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Power Generation through Small Scale Wind Turbine Alya Abd Aziz, Evan Alexander, Cole Branagan, Laura Brigandi, and Bala Maheswaran College of Engineering Northeastern UniversityAbstractAs the world and technological advancements move forward, people continue to look to new formsof energy.1-2 Fossil fuels are finite and will eventually become depleted, so renewable energy, suchas wind energy, is becoming more common. Large scale wind turbines are an efficient way toharness energy

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

within the green energy manufacturing ina course on Renewable Energy Systems. The final project was assigned to the students with thetopics on virtual reality modeling related to renewable energy, power systems or other engineeringtopics. These projects have become a good example of student-centric green STEM program aswell as providing valuable virtual reality experience to the students. In addition to providing usefullessons in teamwork and project management, the projects provide a working demonstration of arenewable energy system. The interactive project-based learning gives students an incentive toseek creative solutions to accomplishing project goals.1. IntroductionThis paper presents the project learning result of a laboratory course on

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

software is designed with a stopping function so no excessive will be used. The System Overview is a layout of the Solar Panel’s structure (see Figure 1). The trackingaspect of the panel is handled by a separate Arduino Mega that interfaces the light sensors withthe actuators. A control signal is sent from the other Arduino that handles the charging andswitching aspect of the tracker. Power is supplied to both microcontrollers and the H-bridgeafter the load switching circuit. The two 12V lead-acid batteries are wired with the charging andswitching circuits. They are wired to an inverter as well which supplies power to the Smart Grid.As the solar cells are positioned to receive maximum exposure to sunlight, the cells charge thebatteries and is

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

undergraduate (MET 4173) class as well as through the hands-on training sessions and certification (level 1 to 4) in the Endeavor Digital Manufacturing Maker Space.Ms. Pragya Niraula, Oklahoma State University Pragya Niraula is a graduate student in Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State Uni- versity (OSU). She earned a MS degree in Energy Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand in 2016 and BS degree in Mechanical Engineering at Tribhuwan University, Nepal in 2010. She has been associated with OSU Industrial Assessment Center since 2017 and has participated in 25 energy assessment in industrial manufacturers. Her area of interest includes energy management, continuous improvement, maximizing

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the semester • streamlining the involvement and communication with museums • better communication of pedagogical objectives and project topics to students • better integration of projects to course contents • balancing the service learning component with the overall course load Page 1 of 11 • adding some flexibility to the schedule • diversifying community partners and projectsIntroductionUnderstanding social complexities and awareness of social and cultural issues are essential skillsfor engineering program graduates [1]. These skills are outlined by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) in at least two of the student learning outcomes in“General

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

provided,with a focus on academic curriculum, teaching practices, and career pathways for the energyindustry.1. Introduction and BackgroundThe German Energiewende is the planned transition by Germany to a low carbon,environmentally sound, reliable, and affordable energy supply [1-4]. The transition focuses onthree major technological pillars of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energymanagement. The latter pillar is to be achieved through a combination of energy storage, demandresponse, grid upgrades, and new smart communications and controls technology.The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the Center for Renewable EnergyAdvanced Technological Education (CREATE) international learning exchange with Germany.Funded by the

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, and technology, but do not have familiarity with the material4. During the2005-06 academic year, a team of Multidisciplinary Senior Design (MSD) students set out todesign, build, and test a series of hands-on activities intended to increase awareness of andinterest in engineering as a field of study. These activities all centered on a theme of howengineering work can be related to energy and the environment. During the 2006-07 academicyear, a second team of Software Engineering students is working to design an interactive Page 12.1505.3companion website to the TEAK activities.The objectives of the TEAK project are as follows:1. Encourage middle

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

studies constitute a significant portion of the wind power education. Three major stateuniversities in Iowa are also planning to offer advanced classes in the planning and managementof small and large scale wind-electric based distributed energy systems.Wind power technology has become one of the fastest growing technologies in the world. It alsoconstitutes one of the most efficient green power technologies 1-2. The wind power generation inIowa is a clean, available, and cost effective alternative source of energy and, better yet, can bereadily integrated into both existing and new power grids 3-5.III. MethodologyGeneration of electrical energy from wind can be economically achieved only where a significantwind resource exists. Because of the

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Isaac Aunkst, General Dynamics Corporation

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar panel. To better explain this, please refer to Figure 1. A solar panel under an opencircuit is able to supply a maximum voltage with no current, while under a short circuit is able tosupply a maximum current with no voltage. In either case, the amount of power supplied by thesolar panel is zero. The key is to develop a method whereby maximum power can be obtainedfrom the voltage and current multiplied together. This “maximum power point” is illustrated bylooking at a voltage-current (VI) curve in Figure 1, and finding the “knee” of the curve. Anumber of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms have been developed andemployed.2 Figure 1. Illustration of a V-I Curve for a Solar PanelThe third method to increase

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

become a natural progression for the laboratorydescribed in this article. Uske and Barat10 discuss their experiences with determination of flamespeeds in premixed flames using digital images of the flame. Peters11 describes a premixed flameexperiment with the fuel and oxidizer flowrates controlled by rotameters. Temperature andvelocity profiles are obtained in various axial positions of the test chamber. Combustionefficiency is monitored by an O2 analyzer.In addition, various commercial combustion related units (boilers, gas turbines, and engines) areavailable. In particular, Hampden H-FPST-1 “Flame Propagation and Study Trainer” and P.A.Hilton C551 “Flame Propagation and Stability Unit” are excellent units for flame studies. Due topremium

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

project.In the fall of 2005, a project to assess the possibility of wind energy development on the Hopination in Northern Arizona was initiated in partnership with the tribe.1 The location of the Hopination is illustrated on Figure 1 by the green outlined area in the northeast portion of the state.As figure 1 also illustrates, macroscopic evaluation of the climate for wind energy in Arizona isnot promising. However, microclimates caused by the rugged topography of the high desert onwhich the Hopi reservation is located do have such promise, and this project seeks to accurately Page 12.935.2evaluate this potential.This project has provided an

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

longer entirely adequate for today’s complex problems that cut across theboundaries of academic departments, nations, and cultures. In addition to technical knowledgeand skills, engineers today need two other fundamental competencies: (1) an ability to applymath and science tools at the intersection of global economics, culture, government, health,history, and the arts; and (2) a deep appreciation for the limits of our available resources, and theneed for socially-responsible cradle-to-cradle2 designs that protect the health of people and theenvironment.A recent report by the Association of American Colleges and Universities states, “those whoendorse narrow learning are blind to the realities of the new global economy.”3 They outline abroad set

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ray Miller, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati; Elvin Stepp, University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

infrastructure needs to be built from power generation plants to switchingstations and power transmission and distribution systems. This is the impetus along withindustry inquiries that had UC create the new programs in Power Engineering Technology wewill outline in the following sections.Curriculum Outline:Table 1 lists the curriculum plan for the Associate degree in power technology option. Total ofone hundred quarter credit hours are required for this degree option. There are nine lecturecourses with accompanying lab classes that are offered in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECET) department. Sum of the credit hours for these classes is 36 quarter credit.Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) department is responsible for offering seven

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University; Joseph Cannon

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Java, and allowsHoward students more time to “fine-tune” their controllers and produce practical results.Description of Bang–Bang ControllerThe actuating element of a bang-bang controller has only two fixed positions, which it switchesabruptly between. This controller is often used to control a system with binary input, such as athermostat which can only be on or off. Figure 1 shows the basic function of a bang-bangcontroller. In our case, the position error is measured. CONTROL ACTION C DEAD BAND -D D ERROR

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

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

students, were re-designed and adapted for outreach education. Aniterative design procedure was employed with the active involvement of and feedback from anon-engineer and a high school student. New laboratory manuals were developed and a new setof laboratory activities were selected. Assessment surveys were also created to evaluate theparticipants’ understanding of the material and the effectiveness of the hardware laboratoryexperience.I. Introduction In response to the general public’s increasing interest in power and energy systems,especially for non-engineering professionals that require education and training in electric powersystems, the power engineering community has responded with the development of severaleducational courses, e.g. [1

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Smith, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Richard Cockrum, California State Polytechnic University Pomona; Phyllis Nelson, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Marvin Abrams, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

manufactured by thesecompanies do no address the use of multiple LEDs exceeding several hundred toseveral thousand LEDs in a single circuit. Simple advertising signs that providetime and temperature use over 2000 LEDs, see Figure 1. The sign in Figure 1uses series resistors that consumed considerable power. The goal of this project isto minimize or eliminate the series resistors. For example the drive circuits soldby Maxim Inc. are designed to provide power to less than 10 LEDs, see Figure 2. Figure 1. Typical Commercial Time and Temperature Sign. Source: Designed and Constructed by Cal Poly Pomona University Students and the Project Team. Figure 2. Typical Commercial LED Driver IC Block Diagram. Source: Maxim Corp.To

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

expertise in energy especially withinthe College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) through the departments of Energy andGeo-Environmental Engineering (EGEE), Material Science and Engineering andGeosciences as well as the Energy Institute (EI)1. The EMS College, in collaborationwith other Colleges, is uniquely positioned to assist in this area of national importance:energy. The EGEE Department2, for example, is committed to educating the student body Page 12.1196.2at Penn State with regard to energy and energy concerns. This department is currentlyeducating 4,000 students per year in energy outside of our departmental majors,compared to less than 300

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

country’s total energyconsumption, and oil supplied the remaining 36 percent. However, approximately 97 percent ofthe UAE’s electricity production is fueled by natural gas, with the remaining three percentproduced by diesel generation and steam turbines. Page 13.777.2 Fig. 1 Total energy consumption in the United Arab Emirates in 20041Even though non-oil sectors grew during the last three years, the country remains dependent onoil revenue, and the government has announced large oil production capacity increases within thenext seven years. Hydrocarbon revenues account for around one-third of the UAE’s GrossDomestic Product. UAE power