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

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Nina T. Jones, University of Florida; Sean R. Niemi, University of Florida; Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.

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for Non-Traditional Learners," American Society for Engineering Education, 2007.[2] N. T. Jones, S. R. Niemi and M. J. Traum, "Mysterious Negative Velocity Profile in a Miniaturized Velocity Profile Interrogator Solved Remotely," in 2021 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference.[3] M. E. Auer and C. Gravier, "Guest Editorial: The Many Facets of Remote Laboratories in Online Engineering Education," IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 260-262, 2009.[4] J

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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

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developing countries and may change the socio-economic structure of countrieswhere the population general wellbeing has been taken for granted. Power and energy industriesare going through evolutionary periods, while technologies are changing the way the electricityis generated, transmitted, delivered and used, with new applications in the forefront. Workforcedemands in power industries are evolving with new and extended expectations and requirements.In order to be a successful proficient power engineer in the 21st century, one must have multipleskills in cross disciplinary areas. The industry is demanding engineering education to broaden inareas such as computing, networking, control, power electronics, data analytics, along withinformation

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

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

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use COMSOL Multiphysics in the context of these courses 3. To implement analysis and design problems into EE courses which currently lack them using COMSOL Multiphysics 4. To strengthen instruction and assessment of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Criterion 3 (student outcomes) and Criterion 4 (continuous program improvement) by means of analysis and design using COMSOL MultiphysicsCourses TargetedThe project targeted two EE core courses and one EE elective courses which are based aroundapplied electromagnetic physics, making design implementation difficult:Semiconductor Device Theory – An EE core course which involves a study of electricalproperties of solids, energy levels

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Danielle S. Washington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tony D. Martin Jr.; Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Paper ID #33679ETHR-ENRG Smart Solar Project KitsMs. Danielle S. Washington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Danielle Washington is a first year graduate student majoring in Information Technology at North Car- olina A&T State University. Danielle obtained her Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Computer Systems Engineering Technology from North Carolina A&T State University as well. She also obtained an As- sociate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology from Guilford Technical Community College. She is a very perseverant, ambitious and analytical

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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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; Lance David Sebesta

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Paper ID #34552Design and Implementation of Solar PV Charging Stations for City ofHuntsville Aquatic CenterDr. Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is currently a Quanta Endowed Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Pecen was formerly a professor and program chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate (MS and Doctoral) Programs in the Depart- ment of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen served as 2nd President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through

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

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Leah Hope Sirkis, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

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up her model, the student neededto recall the definitions and concepts of various thermodynamic, fluid mechanics and heattransfer mechanical engineering topics. The main topic, thermodynamics, related very heavily toher engineering thermodynamics class concepts. Concepts such as thermodynamic efficiency, theRankine cycle, ideal vs real Rankine cycle, mass and volumetric flow rates, rates of heat transfer,work, and power were essential to the OTEC and solar pond technologies, and to even begin thisresearch she needed an established recall of these concepts. Within another important topic, fluidmechanics, she needed to recall fluid flow inefficiencies such as pipe friction head loss, theDarcy-Weisbach equation, Moody diagram, and more. Heat

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

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #33071Project-based Learning Program for Nuclear Workforce Development PhaseII: ImplementationDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University. He has worked as a Senior Engineer for smart grid and wireless communication industries for over ten years. He is currently responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the college. Dr. Karayaka’s research interests include power engineering education, energy generation, identification, modeling and control for electrical machines and

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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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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Paper ID #34966Teaching STEM Early-college Students: A New Methodology to Teach En-ergyComplex SystemsDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dr. Ahmed C. Megri is an Associate Professor of engineering. He received his HDR (Dr. Habilitation) in Engineering Sciences, from Marie and Pierre Curie University, Paris VI (Sorbonne Universities), in 2011, and his Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering, from Lyon Institute of Technology in 1995. He wrote more than 100 papers in the journal and international conferences. His research interests include thermal and mechanical modeling and simulation of

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Edmund Huminski, United States Coast Guard Academy; Salena Marie Bantz; Joseph Roth, United States Coast Guard Academy; Liam Scott Caro; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; David Fournier, United States Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical Engineering students as a culminating project in earning their degrees. I. Introduction & Background Research Popular interest in EVs has increased considerably in the past decade. Companies likeTesla have captured the public’s curiosity by delivering on their promise to produce highefficiency performance cars on a large scale. EVs possess several advantages over internalcombustion engine vehicles to include lower upkeep cost, the ability to produce a tremendousamount of torque instantaneously, and higher efficiency. As this technology transitions into themaritime industry, the USCG Maritime Safety Center has begun taking interest and provideddirection and support to this project. Their vested interest lies in the Coast

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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

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Paper ID #33159A Model Passive Solar Home Student Design ProjectDr. Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Assistant Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also includes service in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear propulsion officer

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Tessa Veurink, University of Pittsburgh; Bradley G. Fox, University of Pittsburgh; Sabrina R. Helbig, University of Pittsburgh; Duncan Penizotto, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon M. Grainger, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #33250Resilience in the Home Office Through a Scaled-down MicrogridMs. Tessa Veurink, University of Pittsburgh Tessa Veurink graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Electric Power. Her interests include renewable energy, sustainability, and electric power.Mr. Bradley G. Fox, University of Pittsburgh Bradley Fox is an electrical engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh. He is interested in power electronics and enjoys learning about a variety of other disciplines as well. He plans to start his career in industry in 2021 and grow as a

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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

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Paper ID #32605Food to Energy: A K12/University Partnership to Develop a ResourceRecovery ProgramDr. Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University Jan DeWaters is an Associate Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, New York. She teaches introductory courses on energy issues and energy systems, and is part of the development team for Clarkson’s First Year Engineering/Interdisciplinary course. Her current research interests include the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based effective learning practices in STEM education, environmental education, and energy