Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Smith College; Israel Koren, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Baaba Andam, Smith College; C. Mani Krishna, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; C. Andras Moritz, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

design efficient digital circuits. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE) recommends that low-power digital circuit design be taught in the undergraduatecurriculum for electrical and computer engineers5. Some institutions have begun to incorporatelow power digital circuits into the electrical/ computer engineering curriculum, but their methods Page 11.803.2of implementation have added to the course load of the undergraduates and are all optional. KingFahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia has developed a senior level course,EE 415 - Analog Integrated Circuits Analysis And Design, in which a major part of

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, Grand Valley State University; Ali Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2006-705: DO FUEL CELL TOPICS BELONG IN A COMBUSTION COURSE?David Blekhman, Grand Valley State University DAVID BLEKHMAN is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University. He holds M.S. in Thermal Physics from the St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia and a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since joining GVSU, he has taught courses in the Mechanics and Thermal-Fluids sequences. He has also focused on developing courses in Combustion and Alternative Energy.Ali Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University ALI R. MOHAMMADZADEH is currently assistant professor of engineering at Padnos School

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Francis Praska, University of Northern Iowa; Ashraf Al-Qassab, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

power technology has become one of the fastest growing energy technologies in the worldincreasing an average of 32% annually each year over the past five years. It also constitutes oneof the most efficient green power technologies 15-19.The wind power generation in Iowa is a clean, available, and cost effective alternative source ofenergy and, better yet, can be readily integrated into both existing and new power grids 4, 19.While Denmark, a world leader in clean energy generation produces 3,110 MW, Iowa producesonly 471 MW (as forth highest in nation), yet Iowa has more wind capacity 20.Educational institutions particularly universities may play a significant role in promoting windpower technology to the communities. This paper reports how to

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

an introductory the introduction of physicalmodeling in an electrical machinery course using Simulink and the SimPowerSystems software.The paper provides a brief overview of the software with basic examples, and discusses facultyconsiderations for integrating the software in a class or laboratory. The integration of simulationis a work in progress, and the paper outlines initial outcomes assessment and future plans.IntroductionEngineering professionals in education and industry are concerned about enhancing theeffectiveness and productivity of the design process through the use of simulation software. Thehigh cost of engineering development activities in industry has fostered an interest in model-based design approaches that use computer

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reisel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Kevin Renken, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Co., Visa Lighting Corp., and West Bend Co. for providing equipment andsupplies for the experiments. Finally, the students who worked on the projects deserve much ofthe credit for this project's success: Ms. Colleen Bell, Ms. Christina Wisler, Mr. Austin Schmitt,Mr. Zach Ouradnik, Mr. Todd Murray, Mr. Chad Housner, and Mr. Erik Bauer.Bibliography Page 11.475.111. H.A. Aglan and S.F. Ali, "Hands-on Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform," J. Eng. Education, 85, 327-330, 1996.2. R.M. Felder, "Reaching the Second Tier - Learning and Teaching Styles in College Science Education," J. Coll. Sci. Teaching, 22

Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Harriett Benavidez, Rowan University; Julie Haynes, Rowan University; Dan Schowalter, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, sustainable design and renewable energy technologies. He leads numerous Sophomore, Junior and Senior Engineering Clinic Teams in solving real world engineering problems each semester. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge, MSE from Rowan University and BSCE from MIT.Kevin Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D. from MIT and his B.S. from WPI. Among his areas of interest are computing and process simulation in the curriculum, and integrating economics and design throughout the curriculum. He has received the 2003 Joseph J. Martin Award and the 2002 PIC-III Award from ASEE.Harriett Benavidez

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

major Midwestern coal mining region, on theOhio river, and coal-fired steam power plants are an integral part of the engineering landscape.Some of the UE students have had co-op or internship experience at a power plant. As a result,the UE students, in general, seem to be more “power plant savvy”. Industry in Southfield,Michigan (i.e., Detroit) is dominated, not by the Rankine cycle, but by different types of powercycles; the Otto and Diesel cycles take lead roles in the Southeastern Michigan engineeringlandscape because of the auto industry. LTU students tend to be less interested in coal-firedsteam power generation and more interested in internal combustion engines.As shown in Table 7, the UE students were more comfortable with the Rankine