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Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; James Sawyer, Macomb Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

automobile manufacturers are training their HEV engineers and techniciansentirely “in-house,” which limits the number of engineers and technicians available for thegrowing hybrid market. There is a clear need for a systematic training program on HEV. Thispaper describes a funded project whose goal is to fill this need by developing an integratedlearning environment for HEV technology. This project targets engineering/engineeringtechnology students in 4-year universities, automotive technology students in communitycolleges, automotive engineers and technicians in industries, and K-12 technology teachers.1. IntroductionThe U.S. spends about $2 billion a week on oil imports, mostly for transportation fuel 1. Thisneed for oil affects our national

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Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

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Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

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research and published several journal articles. She is the Chair of the Electronic Systems Department at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus. Page 12.246.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Application of Nano-technology for Energy Conversion and Storage A.M. Kannan and L.V. Munukutla Electronic Systems Department Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campusIntroduction Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus has recently received fundingfrom the National Science Foundation (NSF

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Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

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Radian Belu, Wayne State University; Alexandru Catalin Belu, Wayne State University; Lucian Cioca, University Lucian Blaga, Sibiu Romania

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growing global environmental concerns overtheir use for the generation of electric power have increased the interest in the utilizationof renewable energy. This also raises the needs for engineering and sciences programs toprovide training in the areas of renewable energy technology. New programs, courses andsupport laboratories need to be developed and implemented. This paper describes thedevelopment of a design module that forms part of a project-based course in solar-windenergy systems taught at one of the author’s former institution during the Winter 2006term. Course materials were developed during the summer 2005 and fall 2006. Thismodule, which is part of the course-support laboratory, consists of a decision supportsoftware application used

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Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

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Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Kidist Negede, University of the District of Columbia; Abiyu Negede, University of the District of Columbia; Aziz Sirag, University of the District of Columbia; Sisay Beru, University of the District of Columbia; Azezom Meles, University of the District of Columbia

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AC 2007-2870: DESIGN OF AN EXPERIMENTAL POWER SOURCE USINGHYDROGEN FUEL CELLSEsther Ososanya, University of the District of ColumbiaSamuel Lakeou, University of the District of ColumbiaAbiyu Negede, University of the District of ColumbiaKidist Negede, University of the District of ColumbiaAziz Sirag, University of the District of ColumbiaSisay Beru, University of the District of ColumbiaAzezom Meles, University of the District of Columbia Page 12.457.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design of an Experimental Power Source using Hydrogen Fuel Cells Abstract Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is a

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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AC 2007-644: USING STATE OR FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYDEMONSTRATION GRANT FUNDS AS HANDS-ON EDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSRobert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University in the summer of 2003, after twenty-four years of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. He teaches a number of alternative energy courses and is leading LTU’s efforts to establish a full energy engineering program that addresses both alternative and renewable energy systems, as well as energy conservation and optimization of traditional energy

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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Brendan Egan, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Dechant, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christopher Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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: York International Corporarion, 1997.18. Direct Fired Absorption Chiller. Beijing, China: Broad Air Conditioning, 200419. Biogas and Liquid Fuels. Rugby, UK: Schumecker Centre for Technology and Development, 2002. Page 12.330.17 AppendicesA. Summary of fire safety regulationsB. System sizing and number of systems calculationsC. EES system modelsD. Biodiesel fuel flow rate and combustion air calculationsE. Kohler 150 kW engine-generator specificationsF. Ingersoll-Rand 250kW microturbine specificationsG. Fuel Cell Energy 250kW fuel cell specifications

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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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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AC 2007-1205: TRAVELING ENGINEERING ACTIVITY KITS – ENERGY ANDTHE ENVIRONMENT: DESIGNED BY COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR MIDDLESCHOOL STUDENTSElizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology ELIZABETH A. DEBARTOLO is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She earned her BSE at Duke University in 1994 and her MSME and Ph.D. at Purdue University in 1996 and 2000, respectively. She works with several students in the area of fatigue life prediction. Dr. DeBartolo serves on her college's leadership teams for both multi-disciplinary capstone design and outreach program development.Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-1995: ENHANCING LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNICATIONABILITIES THROUGH A UNIQUE SERIES OF PROJECTS INTHERMODYNAMICSMargaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology MARGARET BAILEY, registered professional engineer, is the Kate Gleason Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at RIT. She earned her BSE at Pennsylvania State University in 1988 and her Ph.D. at University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She conducts research with students using advanced thermodynamic analyses and neural network modeling applied to various, energy-intensive, complex mechanical systems. Dr. Bailey serves in numerous leadership roles within her college, including Executive Director of RIT’s Women

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Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mullin, Virginia Tech; Jinsoo Kim, Korea National University of Education; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech

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AC 2007-1375: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DESIGN PROJECTS FORENGINEERING FRESHMENJennifer Mullin, Virginia TechJinsoo Kim, Korea National University of Education Dr. Jinsoo Kim is a visiting professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech from July 2006 to July 2007. He is a professor in the Department of Technology Education at Korea National University of Education. He is interested in subject-matter education of Technology, Engineering, and Industry. His permanent e-mail address is jskim@knue.ac.krVinod Lohani, Virginia TechJenny Lo, Virginia Tech Page 12.1336.1© American Society for

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2007-791: LABORATORY-SCALE STEAM POWER PLANT STUDY —RANKINE CYCLER™ COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSISAndrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU and is the Thermal-Fluids Laboratory Coordinator. He serves on the ASME PTC committee on Air-Cooled Condensers.Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville Philip Gerhart is the Dean of the College of Engineering and

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Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University

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

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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

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

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

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

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Academia?The number of students entering engineering and technology fields is declining5. Most two-yearassociate programs are seeing a decline in enrollment across the country because parents andhigh school guidance instructors push high school students into four-year schools to major ineither non-technical areas or innovative technology disciplines such as bioinformatics andnanotechnology.In response to declining enrollment, most schools are not supporting their electric powerprograms. Four-year programs are diminishing; most power professors are at or near retirementage and few are being replaced. The number of course offerings are declining and obtaining agood foundation in the electric power field is becoming increasingly difficult. Graduate

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New Trends in Energy Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Haman, University of Detroit Mercy; Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Will Wittig, University of Detroit Mercy; David Chew, University of Detroit Mercy; Krysten Dzwigalski, University of Detroit Mercy; Chris Keimig; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit Mercy; Tim Rourke, University of Detroit Mercy

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AC 2007-455: A STUDENT-CENTERED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICINSTALLATION PROJECTArthur Haman, University of Detroit Mercy In his fifty years at the University Arthur C. Haman has progressed through the academic ranks to his current position of Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for Operations. His industrial experience was acquired as a Structures and Armaments engineer at Northrup Aviation and as an engineer in the Scientific Laboratory of the Ford Motor Company. He has also held visiting professorships at what was Carnegie Institute of Technology and Dartmouth College. His current interests are in thermodynamics and internal combustion engines.Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2460: EXPERIENCES AND TEACHING TOOLS IN ALTERNATIVEENERGY EDUCATIONSlobodan Petrovic, Arizona State University Dr. Slobodan Petrovic is an associate professor at the Arizona State University, with teaching and research interests in the areas of alternative energy (fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage, CO2 reduction), MEMS and sensors. Prior to joining ASU Dr. Petrovic held appointments at Clear Edge Power (formerly Quantum Leap Technology) as a Vice President of Engineering; at Neah Power Systems as Director of Systems Integration; and Motorola, Inc. as a Fuel Cell Group Manager and Reliability Manager. Dr. Petrovic has over 20 years of experience in energy systems

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Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Guo, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2855: PSCAD SIMULATION IN A POWER ELECTRONICSAPPLICATION COURSELiping Guo, University of Northern Iowa Liping Guo received the B. E. degree in Automatic Control from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China in 1997, the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Auburn University, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Information Engineering Technology Program at the Department of Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Her research and teaching interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, embedded systems and automatic control.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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ago.To be specific, fossil fuel combustion accounts for more than 70% of energy production in theUnited States and virtually all transportation. In addition, growing demands for energy, risingfuel prices, limited fuel supply and dire environmental consequences command more efficientand cleaner combustion technologies. Engineers well versed in the topic will be needed toaddress this societal need. However, relatively few programs offer a Combustion course at theundergraduate level; even fewer integrate a laboratory into the course.The School of Engineering at Grand valley State University emphasizes a practical, hands-onapproach to education and integrates a laboratory practicum into a large number of its courses. Ithas supported the offering of

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Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2153: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LAB-SCALE GROUNDSOURCE HEAT PUMPJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, solid and liquid desiccant regeneration, energy conservation and use of renewable energy in buildings. Page

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Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ryan Elwell, Rowan University

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% 4.5-5 5-5.5 8% 6% 5.5-6 6-6.5 4% 2% <2 >6.5 0% Millions of Dollars ($) Figure8: Long-term economic model for expected valueConclusionIn the process of performing the study, the engineering students learned many elements of realworld engineering and were exposed to cutting edge electrical generating technology. One of theprimary lessons learned by the students in this clinic experience was that

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Brelage, Purdue University; Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University; William DeWitt, Purdue University; Thomas Robertson, Purdue University; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-625: RE-WIRING A POWER/MOTORS LABORATORY FOR IMPROVEDSTUDENT SAFETYThomas Brelage, Purdue UniversityTimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Dr. Skvarenina received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, in a variety of engineering and teaching positions. In the fall of 1991, he joined the faculty of the College of Technology at Purdue University where he currently holds the rank of Professor and teaches undergraduate courses in electrical machines and power systems and serves as the department assessment coordinator. He has authored or coauthored over 30

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New Trends in Energy Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-869: INTEGRATION OF A WIND POWER ASSESSMENT PROJECTTHROUGHOUT THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUMBradley Rogers, Arizona State UniversityMark Henderson, Arizona State UniversityChell Roberts, Arizona State University Page 12.935.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integration of a Wind Power Assessment Project throughout the Undergraduate CurriculumAbstractIn the summer of 2005, simultaneous with the initial admission of a freshman class to a newgeneral engineering program at the Polytechnic campus, ASU entered into an agreement with theHopi nation in northern Arizona to assess the potential for development of wind energy

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Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-633: LESSONS LEARNED USING ELECTRONIC RESPONDERS IN APOWER AND CONTROLS COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Dr. Skvarenina received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, in a variety of engineering and teaching positions. In the fall of 1991, he joined the faculty of the College of Technology at Purdue University where he currently holds the rank of Professor and teaches undergraduate courses in electrical machines and power systems and serves as the department assessment coordinator. He has authored or coauthored over 30 papers in the areas

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Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia; Sisay Beru, University of the District of Columbia; Mamadou Keita, University of the District of Columbia; Steven Omoijunanfo, University of the District of Columbia

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of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years, and a faculty member at Tennessee Technological University for 7 years prior to arriving at the University of the District of Columbia in the Fall of

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Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1213: A MICROCONTROLLER-BASED SOLAR PANEL TRACKINGSYSTEMRobert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Robert Weissbach is an associate professor of engineering in the Electrical Engineering Technology department at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College, where he is currently the program chair. His research interests are in power electronics, power systems and multidisciplinary education.Isaac Aunkst, General Dynamics Corporation Isaac Aunkst received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College in 2006. Upon graduation he worked for GE Transportation Systems on locomotive electrical and instrumentation systems. He has

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1330: BUILDING A MODERN POWER ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICMACHINES LABORATORYKe Chen, Cleveland State University Ke Chen received BS degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He is currently a master student in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University.Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University Dr. Ana V. Stankovic received BS, MS and PhD degrees from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University. Her expertise is power electronics and electric machines and drives

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Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1286: PLANNING A SMALL-SCALE WIND-ELECTRIC SYSTEM INEAST-CENTRAL IOWAMichael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa Michael Hay completed his masters degree in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. 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 25 years of experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on six US patents. His graduate research was in planning small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several other renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3099: PROJECT-BASED PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE TEACHING ANDLEARNING IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HONORS STUDENTSYaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University Yaw Yeboah is Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining Penn State, he was Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Science and Engineering in the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. He has over 25 years of research (academic and industrial), teaching and project management experience.Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University Sarma Pisupati is Associate Professor of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering