Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

in a short paper of not more than five pages.3.1.6. Design Project Design project is the corner stone of this class. This is where the students apply all the learned principles and acquire the knowledge of components and subsystems available from the various vendors in the industry. The student is required to prepare the design of a solar energy system in the neighborhood area, select components and devise the plan for execution. A written report and power-point presentation are required at the end of this course. The design projects in the summer 2009 are listed below: 1. Solar cooking involving conduction /convection /radiation or combination (three projects) 2. Solar energy from

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Camille George, University of St. Thomas

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

sunny.Without being able to plan some flexibility into the schedule this project would have beena large gamble as it is weather dependent. That being said, it was rewarding to see thateven late in the afternoon in November enough solar radiation is available to boil waterusing a solar cooker.In the future, students would benefit by being able to test their design multiple times so asto iteratively improve their design. This could be facilitated by improving their access tothe materials outside of lab and by scheduling more days of testing. Alternatively, theproject could be simplified by perhaps removing the user manual and Solid Worksportions to allow greater focus on the design and testing.From the assessments used it seems that the structure of the

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

simplicity as a focus for manufacturing, maintenance and daily use.It uses widely-available alcohol as a refrigerant and has no moving parts.Manufacturing can be completed with common materials and simple assemblytechniques. After the initial vacuum charging, the refrigerator is designed to workwithout maintenance for three to five years.In an effort to make this solar refrigeration technology available around the globe,the team’s final deliverable is a set of manufacturing plans that have beendistributed for free on the Internet through the project’s partner, the AppropriateTechnology Design Collaborative (ATDC. This open-source distribution willallow the refrigerator to be built by governments, local businesses and nonprofitorganizations

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

after the design projectwas completed to specify a DAQ system. They designed a DAQ system that monitors load,coordinating storage, generation, and even dummy load to maintain system stability and preservesystem voltage. In response to DAQ information, the fossil fuel generator engages when batterystate-of-charge warrants. Detecting problems early and coordinating maintenance is anothergreat feature of this DAQ system. It also stores and organizes information to help plan for futureneeds of the facility. Monitoring the various loads around the site will allow for usage trends tobe established, which can aid in future development and understanding of where power flowsthroughout the site. A coordinated wireless and Ethernet computer communication

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karina Clarissa Halim, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

widespread use, there will be significant benefits tosociety for new technologies that mitigate those negative impacts.Suggestions for educational direction A lesson plan to initiate student interest and provide direction for further study can beinitiated through a set of lectures on the following topics. Lectures can be derived from thematerial following in this paper and the provided sources. Page 24.1219.3 1. Coal resources and world consumption 2. The environmental and safety impacts 3. Coal plant operational and regulatory issues 4. Existing coal power processes and equipment 5. New coal technologies such as

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

are Introductionto power systems and power electronics courses. For delivering the course in PjBL, an integratedelectric machines, energy conversion, power electronics, and power systems laboratory has beenproposed, approved and in process to be established, giving the students access to professionalsoftware packages, tools and settings similar to ones found in energy and power industries. Real-world industry-relevant projects are proposed in the areas of power electronics, power systemoperation, planning, and power distribution. These projects are used as stimuli for studentlearning and retention. An extended assessment portfolio is proposed to assess students learningoutcomes, and the students’ feedback and inputs will be used to make

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

in each parallel set. Circuit connections for the set-up shown here were made using temporary jumper cables for the four modules that will be stowed on the cart.Educational Plan For This SystemThe PV solar energy storage cart project fits well with Alternative Energy Engineering courseand program at Lawrence Tech. The most beneficial are the school’s Alternative EnergyEngineering graduate course, and the Solar Energy Engineering graduate course, both of whichcan be taken by undergraduate seniors in engineering (who meet course prerequisites), as well asgraduate engineering students.It will also be used in various areas of study for student interested in solar photovoltaic systemdesign, and systems engineering. Specific academic

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

scheduling assessment - Contact client, collect plant data to check its eligibility for assessment - Set up assessment date if client meets eligibility criteria - Organize team meeting for pre-preparation - Assign lead author for the assessment report(ii) Pre-assessment activities - Create client file, check utility billings for completion - Contact client, confirm assessment visit date, record pre-assessment survey form - Do the billing analysis - Prepare pre audit report - Program data loggers, charge assessment equipment(iii) During assessment activities - Deliver assessment kick-off meeting - Collect general information about plant operation, production process - Conduct plan tour - Develop

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University; Stefan J. Grimberg, Clarkson University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

school cafeteria; studentand teacher engagement in the program’s educational activities; and our impact on studentknowledge/affective/behavior outcomes as measured by our pre/post survey. The resultspresented below are based on the program’s first two years.Food Waste Program. Food waste has been collected daily from the MS and HS cafeterias. TheMS Green Team developed plans to start a food waste collection program in the ElementarySchool cafeteria, which would entail student representatives staffing the tray tables during themorning breakfast period to get the program going, although with the Covid-19 pandemic andensuring school closures those plans did not materialize. On average 300 kg of FW was collectedeach week and delivered to the CCE

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

that the common project needs to be carefully selected each year to apply to bothgroups of engineering students.As we continue to receive guidance from our advisory board about the desiredcharacteristics of our graduates, we have broadened our previous technical electives toinclude both technical and professional electives, and have begun promoting integratedinterdisciplinary minors like Project Management and Strategic Leadership to our students.See the flowcharts in the Appendix that show how these certificates can be earned with onlytwo or three additional courses, by properly selecting elective courses. We believe theadditional skills and certification gained will add great value for our graduates, and plan totrack graduates with these

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

activitywill make the activity even more appealing to the students and provide richer learning outcomes.This paper outlines the biodiesel kit development efforts, its utilization in K-16 outreach activitiesintegrated with NBBEP and other ongoing K-12 outreach efforts at UMES. The recent efforts inutilizing a biodiesel blend (with heptane and castor oil) that have been reported to work with glowengines, to fly on a model remote controlled fixed wing airplane is also highlighted. Theassessment framework and lesson plan for the biodiesel kit were suitably adapted based on thesuccess of the trials, and incorporated in the K-12 outreach efforts at UMES in 2016 summer.1.0 IntroductionThe need for less expensive and cleaner alternatives to petroleum-based

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quinn Langfitt, Washington State University; Liv Haselbach P.E., Washington State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

observed wasunaffected by gender of the students or the teaching subject of advisors. Continual assessment,and improvement of assessment instruments, is vital as project-based learning continues to be afocal point for teaching about energy, and as organizers plan how to best shape future events toimprove energy literacy of our current and future decision-makers.IntroductionEnergy literacy encompasses knowledge of energy principles in technical, social, and economicrealms, as well as the ability to critically apply that knowledge to solve problems and formopinions. Collective advancement of energy literacy among the general population is thought tobe instrumental in implementing sustainable energy solutions in the near future. Langfitt et al

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

future course offerings.As in fall 2014, the web-based machine animations, originally developed by Riaz in MATLAB25,proved very useful and popular for in-class demonstrations. The instructor developed newMATLAB and MATHCAD demonstrations to supplement them, and plans to continue with it.Classroom Evaluation MethodsBehavioral observation of the non-lab portion of the course was conducted as a course evaluationmeasure in 2014 and 2015 using the TDOP – or Teaching Dimensions Observation Protocol26.Using the TDOP, the total class period was divided into a series of five-minute segments. Forexample, if a certain class period was 75 minutes in length, it had 15 observation segments, ortime windows. During each segment or window, the various activities

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

Research Group at ISU. Dr. Jo is an honors graduate of Purdue University where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction Management. He earned his M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University where he investigated critical environmental justice issues in New York City. His 2010 Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on the use of renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce negative impacts of urbanization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Mitigation of Solar Photovoltaic Production Variability with Geographical

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

change comes withwhat materials that could be gathered. The original plan discussion first started with a tripod or aquad-pod design. Either design quickly became arduous in terms of balancing. With the legshaving to be made the same and attached at an angle, construction would be more difficult. Thisis when a square base became the ideal design. The structure itself will be well balanced and cansustain a substantial amount of weight. For the solar panel to have the most movement, deciding on having one pole holding up thepanel from the base was the best idea. Having multiple support poles would obscure the panel’smovement when it rotates to locate the sun. Also, having one pole will be more than enough tohold up the weight of the panel. With

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduate and undergraduate engineering students. Job and long-termcareer opportunities for recent graduates involved with the energy program are also discussed.Lastly, a discussion is included regarding what changes and additions that are planned for theenergy program at Lawrence Tech to keep the program vibrant and adapting to the ongoingknowledge and understanding needs of today’s engineering graduates.1) BackgroundIn the early spring of 2003 Lawrence Technological University (also known as Lawrence Tech)submitted a proposal to NextEnergy (a nonprofit corporation created by the State of Michiganwith the mission to support and promote alternative energy within the State of Michigan) andwas awarded one of five $100,000 grants in early summer 2003

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); KETKI GHAISAS, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering or engineering technology students with limited or not previousknowledge in the areas of renewable energy systems. HOMER optimization software packagecan be used for design, model and analysis to determine the optimal architecture, structure, sizeand control strategy of the hybrid power system. It can perform comparative economic andmodeling analysis on a distributed generation power system in order to get the best solution interms of cost, performances, size and structure. Several educational modules were developed, arein process or planned to be developed. The first developed module is about how to use, interactand understand with HOMER software package. Other modules are focusing on how design,analyze and optimize hybrid power systems

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

haveresponsibilities as engineers for the electric utility’s customers. Its subjects include three phaseAC power, three phase transformers, synchronous generators, and induction motors. The thirdand fourth courses serve EEs who plan to enter the electric power industry. The third course is asteady state treatment of the public electric utility power system, addressed by: review of threephase power, three phase transformers, power transmission lines, synchronous generators incontext, load characterization, power system steady state models and simulation, power flow,and an introduction to protection and relaying. The fourth course addresses power systemdynamics, modeling with dynamic models by the same component by component structure as thethird course. Then

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, mathematics, and science. Using the current DOE fund, we plan toenhance this program over the next few years and come up with a model that will be used byother universities and institutions to improve STEM education and encourage high school andearly-stage students. to pursue engineering training.References 1) M. E. Loverude, C. H. Kautz, and P. R. L. Heron, “Student understanding of the first law of thermodynamics: Relating work to the adiabatic compression of an ideal gas,” Am. J. Phys. 70, 137-148 (2002); M. J. Cochran and P. R. L. Heron, “Development and assessment of research-based tutorials on heat engines and the second law of thermodynamics,” Am. J. Phys. 74, 734-741 (2006). 2) R. R. Hake, “Interactive engagement

Conference Session

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

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

paper discusses the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics into an EE program through theuse of energy related applications. This was made possible by the university’s Innovation inEducation Award. This paper details the award proposal, the implementation of COMSOLMultiphysics into an electromagnetics course through an undergraduate special project, anenergy related undergraduate summer research using COMSOL Multiphysics, and a plan forintegrating the tool into more of the EE curriculum at University of Pittsburgh and how it can beused for education and undergraduate research in sustainable energy.Innovation in Education AwardThe University of Pittsburgh has an annual Innovation in Education Award which facultythroughout the university can apply to

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

balancing chemical equations and determining number of electrons involvedin redox reaction.The challenge at that point was to move through the course schedule as planned and at the sametime give these students with difficulties an opportunity to master this critical skill, which isabsolutely necessary for one of the practical computations involving the consumption ofreactants in the fuel cell reaction. The fuel and oxidant consumption calculation in fuel cells wasone of the essential skills required for passing the course. The formulas for fuel and oxidantconsumption derived from the basic Faraday Law contain the number of electrons involved inthe reaction. Without very proficient mastery of balancing equations for chemical reactions,recognizing

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

creativity, implementation,features and ease of use. Student peers found the tools attractive and engaging as well.Since the perspectives of students are directly embedded in the development process thetools reflect varied learning styles that resonate well with the students. Since the toolswere created by the students for their peers there should be no need for significant timeinvestment in learning how to use the courseware, and to take advantage of the benefitthey offer. Another set of quantitative assessment is planned for the next class of 30students this spring that would have no prior exposure to the learning tools before thecourse.VII. CONCLUSIONSFour interactive learning tools presented in this paper were developed by studentsenrolled in an

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

colleges at The Pennsylvania State University. Throughcollaboration and cooperative arrangements with other departments and colleges, and flexibilityin the program, science and engineering students at The Pennsylvania State University withspecial interests in energy would be able to obtain dual or concurrent degrees, minors, options orgeneral education in energy engineering. The plans for this program which were initiated in Fall 2005, are consistent with therecently released University Energy Task Force report and the recommendation for theUniversity to “develop an exciting new undergraduate and graduate curriculum in energy”. Theundergraduate program in energy engineering is designed to reflect the growing impact anddemand for energy in

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Tamm, United States Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Seth Norberg, United States Military Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

future leaders.Energy Use in the United StatesThe United States consumes 100 Quad (1 Quad = 1015 Btu) of energy annually, accounting forroughly one quarter of the world’s total consumption.[1] Figure 1 shows that 85% is derivedfrom fossil fuels. There is ongoing debate over how long fossil fuel reserves will last, a fewdecades to a few centuries, depending on the fuel. But this debate is trivial, because they are allfinite resources that will eventually be exhausted. The only debate is how quickly society mustreact to the inevitable end of unsustainable consumption.The public is reluctant to plan for decades or centuries ahead, because personal financial andsecurity concerns are more immediate. For successful development of energy alternatives

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-2411: A STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: MYTH AND FACTS ONINRUSH POWER CONSUMPTION AND MERCURY CONTENT OFINCANDESCENT VERSUS COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTSMike Hay, University of Northern Iowa Mr. Mike Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 30 years of professional work experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on seven US patents. His graduate research was in planning optimum small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

LabVIEW software package has been used to create a virtual representation of a basicrefrigeration experiment for use as a pre-lab exercise. This form of simulation has become morewidely used as virtual experimentation has come of age1,2.This paper will describe the programming structure and such key components as thermodynamicproperty calculation. The assumptions that are employed and those that are not enforced will bedetailed as well as the resulting governing equations. Methods of incorporating these intoLabVIEW will be highlighted. The current version of the software does not meet all of theexpectations. Therefore, plans for future modifications will be detailed and justified.II. Description of Refrigeration ExperimentThe refrigeration

Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

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

pedagogy developed. As industry and government sponsors wererecruited with greater success over the following years, interdisciplinary projects began to appearin greater frequency. Biological and Agricultural Engineering joined the program in 2004 andComputer Science joined in 2009. Chemical and Materials Engineering plans to join theprogram in Fall 2017. The current program and an archive of projects appears at the joint coursewebsite6 http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/mindworks/capstone_design.htm .Throughout its nearly two decades, the program has balanced department control while poolingassets for administration and teaching. A majority of the projects are now interdisciplinary.7,8,9,10Mechanical Engineering has always provided overall program

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perceptions on learninghave improved substantially as indicated by the response to all three survey questions. Notably, asignificant majority (~91%) of students recognized that simulation-based assignments helped morein learning solar cell behavior compared to other regular assignments based on numericalproblems. The indirect assessment results support and strengthen the positive impacts observed bydirect assessment. A future study is planned which will include more quiz questions which willcontribute toward the final grades to ensure optimum effort and engagement of students whileresponding to the quiz questions.4. Conclusions:MATLAB-Simulink based comprehensive simulation exercises were designed and implementedin an undergraduate level solar power

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

communicate technical concepts.The outline of the course are: 1) Semiconductor physics review 2) Photo emission and absorption 3) Solar cell characteristics and technologies 4) Solar radiation 5) PV system basics and design 6) PV system components 7) Applications and economics of PV systemsTo provide students with hands-on and real-world experiences, a major course project isassigned6. The course project is solicited from both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Theobjectives of the project are to design and build a PVsystem, to introduce students to the process of productdesign and realization, and more specifically, (1) togenerate system requirements, specification documents,design documents, and test plans; (2) to

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

circuit diagram and explaining measurement procedure, dataplotting, data analysis, simulation or data fitting (if applicable), error calculations (if applicable),and conclusions. Since the set of these specific lab experiments were developed first time for anew course, a comparison with and without labs cannot be made, however the authors plan torecord student achievements for the next few semesters to better understand its impact which willbe reported later.Conclusions:A low-cost online remote laboratory system was designed and developed. The remote lab can serveas an excellent tool to perform various complex experiments on photovoltaic modules remotely.The system is available 24x7 and can support multi-user real-time parallel experiments