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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Louise Marianne de Matos Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #15781Documentation, Review, and Assessment of a State of Michigan-funded En-gineering Undergraduate Summer Internship for the Development and Im-plementation of an Energy Usage Planning Tool for a Large Grain Elevatorand Grain Storage FacilityDr. Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University in the summer of 2003, after two decades of various industry engineering positions in research, and product development. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #16410Introduction of Renewable Energy to High School Students in a SummerCamp: Hands-on Experimental ApproachDr. Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Farshid Zabihian, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering West Virginia Uni- versity Institute of Technology Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,Ryerson University, 2011 M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 1998 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Amir Kabir University of Technology, 1996 Authored or coauthored more than 80 papers in Journals and peer-reviewed conferences

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edward James William Jr, Solved Engineering LLC

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 design engineer for several years.  The other undergraduate has been with Agilent as a design engineer, again for several years. The first undergraduate who stayed for a Masters degree found a position with Orbital Technologies as a design engineer.  The other accepted an engineering faculty position in India and is currently on leave studying for a doctoral degree in Singapore.  Three of the four undergraduates has stayed with their same employer.    Conclusion    This paper presents an overview of the use of an Artificial Neural Network to determine the SOC of a high­performance, flat­discharge­curve LiCFx battery. It presents test results over multiple prototypes of the board. By utilizing the ANN, along with improved hardware and

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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Paper ID #15377The Role of Engineers as Policy Entrepreneurs toward Energy Transforma-tionsProf. Efrain O’Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Efra´ın O’Neill-Carrillo is a professor of power engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez (UPRM). He holds a Ph.D. (Arizona State), an M.S.E.E. (Purdue), and a B.S.E.E. (UPRM). His profes- sional interests include energy policy, sustainable energy, distributed generation, power quality, social and ethical implications of engineering, and technology. He has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. O’Neill

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Paper ID #16835Training Global Engineers: A Capstone Senior Design Project in EnergyHarvesting and SustainabilityDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Assistant Clinical Professor with Drexel University, Engineer- ing Technology program. Her area of expertise is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. She has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems

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Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and Certificates, evaluator ARACIS (The Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education), and other (email: lucian.cioca@ulbsibiu). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Development and Implementation of an Undergraduate Course on Smart GridsAbstractThe “Smart Grid” concept proposes to move the power system technology to the next level toimprove efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability. In order to maintain a reliable,robust and secure electricity infrastructure that can meet further demand growth, the electricalgrid is evolving toward the future power system, the smart grid, through the increased use ofinformation technology, computing, advanced control

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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the Combustion and Energy Research Laboratory (COMER) where he worked with tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). His interests include combustion, and fuel cell technology applications.Dr. Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University Prof. Jeongmin Ahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer- ing at Syracuse University (SU). Prof. Ahn received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michi- gan, Ann Arbor, and a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California. Prof. Ahn has extensive research experience in combustion, propulsion, power generation

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith E. Holbert P.E., Arizona State University; Taipeng Zhang, Arizona State University

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as a platform to helphigh school students realize the value and importance of science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM). The program lectures, tours, and activities are designed to inspiresecondary school student interest in engineering and encourage them to enter college and studyin a STEM major after graduation from high school. In the four-week summer commuterprogram, the high school juniors and seniors, designated as Young Scholars, learn aboutrenewable energy via four programmatic facets. The class time primarily comprises interactivepresentations focused on the topics of electrical energy and renewables. To provide real worldengineering examples and to expand the students’ familiarity with various engineering branches

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

3), lessons learned, results and findings (Section 4), andConclusions (Section 5).II. Engineering Capstone Projects at WCUAt Western Carolina University, engineering and technology students are required to participatein a two-semester senior capstone project. Students work on a challenge proposed by a projectsponsor who has been invited by the Center for Rapid Product Realization, an EDA-designateduniversity center, to submit "real-world" problems that are open-ended, complex, requireinnovation and self-directed learning and are of sufficient scope to require a team approach.Each capstone team is made up of two to four students in a multidisciplinary setting selectedfrom four majors: electrical engineering, electrical and computer

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Marija Dimitrovska, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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University, Kingsville. Dr. Heidari has 26 years of experience in manufacturing and CAD/CAM/CNC courses. He is currently serving as the Graduate Coordinator for the Industrial Management program.Dr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Faruk Yildiz is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State Uni- versity. His primary teaching areas are in Electronics, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Alternative Energy Systems. Research interests include: low power energy harvesting systems, renewable energy technologies and education.Ms. Marija Dimitrovska, Texas A&M University, Kingsville My name is Marija Dimitrovska and I am from Skopje, Macedonia. I am a 20 year old graduate student at

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Paper ID #17139Teaching Protective Relaying Concepts and Testing MethodsDr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University Glenn T. Wrate received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological University (MTU) in 1984 and 1986, respectively. While attending MTU, he worked for Bechtel Power Corporation on the Belle River and Midland power generating stations. After graduating MTU, he worked for the Los Ange- les Department of Water and Power from 1986 to 1992, primarily in the Special Studies and High Voltage DC (HVDC) Stations Group. He returned to MTU in 1992 to pursue a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. While

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Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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designed for non-traditional students who work18. The goal was to offer people employed in electrical engineeringor technology positions the opportunity to receive a Bachelor’s degree while still maintainingtheir jobs; therefore, the ability to complete online self-study was critical.Literature Review: Detailed Learning ObjectivesThe preparation of detailed learning objectives for students, as was done in the fall 2015semester, has been advocated by leading engineering educators19. Instructional objectives shouldideally be explicit statements of tasks that students are expected to perform. For example,instructional objectives should contain action verbs such as explain, estimate, describe, model, orcritique that may span Bloom’s taxonomy20, 21

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Ramirez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hiram Moya, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Luis Saldivar Jr, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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in fields such aseducation and the humanities but in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)related fields, lecture based instruction remains the predominant form of instruction. Recentresearch on active learning in STEM fields perhaps presents a shift in pedagogy (Freeman, et. al.2014). Building on this work, the authors have identified active learning as the preferred form ofinstruction, in undertaking their research.4- EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES and OUTCOMES The following general and specific student outcomes come from UTRGV’sElectrical Engineering Department.General Educational Outcomes- it will be demonstrated that the student: 1- is able to use knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and engineering to

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE; Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Canyons c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #15777Kathleen Alfano has a Ph.D. from UCLA and has served as the Director of the California Consortiumfor Engineering Advances in Technological Education (CREATE) based at College of the Canyons since1996. She directs and is Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) AdvancedTechnological Education (ATE) CREATE Renewable Energy Center of Excellence. As Director of CRE-ATE, she is involved in efforts across the United States and internationally to define and implement credittechnician curricula in many areas of renewable energy

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Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, Female)  Repeat Student Participants (New Student, Repeat Student)  Repeat Advisor Participation (New Advisor, Repeat Advisor)  Challenge (Behavior, Biofuels, Design, Technology)  Student Grade Level (9, 10, 11, 12)  Project Setting (Class, Extracurricular)  Advisor Teaching Subject (STEM, Non-STEM)**STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.ResultsReliabilityConsistency evaluation was carried out using Kendall’s coefficient of concordance on integernumber scores. The result for all five raters was 0.606. This indicates moderate to substantialagreement, but is lower than the value of Spearman’s rho for agreement between the two ratersevaluating posters in the previous assessment2 (0.818). The direct

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Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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activities were internalized, benefitted their development, and could possibly be improved to maximize impact on subsequent cohorts.A. Academic outcomes from the project C.1 The objectives of this project were consistent with my research interests C.2 This experiential learning project had an impact on my hands-on/laboratory skills and data collecting skills Which one(s) in particular? C.3 This project had an impact on my presentation skills Which ones(s) in particular? C.4 This project developed my technical skills C.5 This activity enhanced my content knowledge? C.6 I was able to integrate knowledge from many different sources and disciplines (example, chemistry, biology, engineering, technology, computer science, environmental sciences, etc)B

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University

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Paper ID #14484Research Learning Experience while Designing Wind Turbine for Low SpeedWind ApplicationsDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Associate Professor Systems Engineering Office: 678-915-7241Mr. Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University Enrolled in a dual-degree program with the University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University (formally Southern Polytechnic State University). Senior engineering student double majoring in physics and mechanical engineering with minors both in aerospace engineering and mathematics. Expertise both in the professional industry and with

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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Paper ID #17458Development of a Low-cost, Portable, and Programmable Solar Module toFacilitate Hands-on Experiments and Improve Student LearningDr. Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University Sandip Das is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Das received his Ph.D. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of South Car- olina, Columbia, in 2014 and 2012 respectively. He earned his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST, Shibpur, India) in 2004. His current research interests include

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CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Excel-Based Steam TableCalculations into Thermodynamics Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Conference,Pittsburgh, Pa, June 2008.[8] M. Holmgren, “Steam Tables by Magnus Holmgren,”ascentengineering.com/Documents/XSteam_Excel_v2.6_US.xls, accessed 22 Dec 2015.[9] S. Dechant, C. Damm, B. Egan, “Building as a Power Plant: Modeling and Selection of aCombined Heat and Power System for an Advanced Commercial Building,” Proceedings of the2007 ASEE Conference, Honolulu, Hi., June 2007.[10] M. El-Wakil, Powerplant Technology, McGraw Hill, 1984.[11] Y. Cengel and M. Boles, Thermodynamics, an Engineering Approach, Sixth Edition,McGraw Hill, 2007.

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Paper ID #16826Development of a Photovoltaic Emergency Power SystemDr. Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University Dr. Jiao is a Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State Univer- sity. Her areas of interest include semiconductor device fabrication and characterization, nano-materials, nano-devices, fiber optics, and nanotechnology education. Her research activities involve graphene-based devices, inorganic/organic solar cells, organic light emitting diodes, and MEMs/NEMs for sensor appli- cations. c American Society for Engineering Education