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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School; Cris Folk, Madison College

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Paper ID #23357Impacts on Teaching Practices from a Solar Photovoltaic Institute FacultyProfessional Development ProgramDr. Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College Dr. Walz completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in Environmental Chemistry and Tech- nology, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Lab- oratory and Rayovac. His studies also included research with the University of Rochester Center for Photo-Induced Charge Transfer. Since 2003, Dr. Walz has taught chemistry and engineering at Madi- son Area Technical College, where he serves as the the Director

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence

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. Investigate Strategies to minimize Negative impacts of soiling on PV Panel efficiency (S. Randall)Conduct a research study to investigate strategies to minimize the negative impacts of soiling onphotovoltaic (PV) panel efficiency and reduce the cost-per-kilowatt hour of electricity producedwithin the context of Minnesota’s mid-latitude, mid-continental climate.Round 2 Grants:6. Axial Flux Generator Improvement (V. Winstead)Develop a viable enhanced axial flux generator design with integrated ultracapacitor storage andVirtual Synchronous Generator (VSG) characteristic. Test and validate the design to ensurerobust operability and demonstrate the enhanced capability for improved grid interoperability.Design and construct prototype axial flux

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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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Paper ID #15777Renewable Energy Technician Education: The Impact of International Fac-ulty CollaborationMary Slowinski , M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Mary Slowinski is an educator/consultant specializing in collaborative learning research and design. She received her M.Ed. in Learning Science from the University of Washington and is currently completing her PhD with a dissertation on communities of practice for educators. A co-PI on a National Science Foundation research grant focused on industry/education partnerships, she has worked extensively with the NSF’s Advanced Technological Education program in a variety of consulting

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University; Steve Szablya, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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the kiosk staff, public relations, amongothers. The students would work in close coordination with these other teams. The studentsattended bi-weekly “all hands” meetings, where they would regularly report on their progress.This is in addition to the in-class presentations associated with the Senior Design course.The students were charged with the technical design and specifications of the energy kiosk.Many factors would influence the design, including: best practices of energy development workin LEDCs; international and local electrical codes; component availability; and non-technicalconstraints and considerations. The scope of the project and the composition of the project teamprovided an enriching learning environment for the students.3

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

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Paper ID #29546A comparison of the renewable energy and energy storage sectors inGermany and the United States, with recommendations for engineeringteaching practices.Dr. Lisa Bosman, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Bosman holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering. Her research interests include STEM Education and the Impacts of Technology on Society. Within the realm of STEM Education, she has done a variety of work in areas including teaching the entrepreneurial mindset, competency-based learning, self-regulated learning, transdisciplinary education, integrating the humanities into

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Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger

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. Current research topics of interest are solar photovoltaics, solar thermal energy systems, combined heat, electric micro- grids, power systems for advanced commercial buildings, and the design and implementation of advanced energy technologies. His degrees in Mechanical Engineering are from the University of California, Berke- ley (Ph.D.) and the University of Minnesota (M.S. and B.S.). He holds a second Masters degree in Physics from Brown University.Mr. Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering Wesley A. Zloza is a graduate student from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.Mr. Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of EngineeringBrent Radlinger c American Society for Engineering

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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BSEE Student 12 Senior Male BSEE Student 13 Graduate Female MSTTeaching the Power Electronics Course with a Hybrid Flipped Classroom ApproachThis course was designed to introduce switch mode power electronics principles with a partiallyflipped (or hybrid) classroom approach. Covered topics include analysis, design, and operationof power electronic circuits for motor drives and electric utility applications, power conversionfrom AC to DC, DC to DC, DC to AC. In addition, design and construction of power electroniccircuits through simulations are studied. PSpice software is used for power electronics systemanalysis and design. Prerequisite courses include Solid

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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. In this article, I will expand on my experience with mentoring STEM early collegestudents to achieve a higher level of understanding of power plants. The aim is to contribute tothe preparation of a STEM pipeline in the field of engineering and advanced manufacturing. Thepipeline for research and higher education begins specifically at an early age, where students areencouraged to peruse STEM-related programs. Our program is mainly oriented toward highschool, and early college students and continue through the completion of a college degree inSTEM areas. In this paper, we discuss the project design program from a student's perspective andexperience gained in engineering, integration, written, and oral communication. Themethodology used

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Trevor Parrish, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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monitoring and analysis of multiple similar zones of which one isused for control purposes and the others are configured with different set points. This wouldshow the impact of weather conditions on the air handlers and provide a clear view of the energysavings. Further research will include analysis of the building automation system to explore theenergy saving opportunities for the air handlers across the campus.AcknowledgementsThe authors wish to thank the Facilities and Management at Western Carolina University, Ms.Lauren Bishop for the project support, and Mr. David King for helpful suggestions and guidance.Bibliography1. N. Mohan, Power Electronics: A First Course. MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Turning

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Paul A. Dolloff PE, University of Kentucky; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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system protection course with a lab component. Dr. Dolloff received a B.S.E.E. from Tennessee Tech University, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in E.E. from Virginia Tech University, and an M.B.A. from Morehead State University.Dr. Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh Renee M. Clark is a research assistant professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of Assessment in the Swanson School of Engineering and the Engineering Education Research Center (EERC). She received her MS in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western and her PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh while working for Delphi Automotive. Her research interests focus on the propagation and assessment of active and experiential learning in

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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growing number of potential students ask about or express interestin programs and courses related to energy. Our existing energy-related technical electives havealso shown good enrollment. We left the Dean’s retreat with a charge to develop anundergraduate engineering program to prepare students to evaluate energy options on a systemlevel, balancing technical considerations, policy, regulations, life cycle cost, and environmentalimpacts.Program Development and Approval:Based on some initial research, we created the following working definition of an EnergyEngineer for the purposes of starting our program development: Energy engineers simulate, analyze, design, build, monitor, and maintain engineering solutions to problems involved

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ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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sustainability, but also an increased demand for engineersand technicians knowledgeable and experienced in these areas. This requires the development ofinnovative curricula, new courses and new laboratories to educate students to work in these fastchanging industries. Engineering education moves into the twenty first century charged with anenvironmental agenda to respond to new economic realities. Enabling students to practice self-directed learning, to find solutions to design problems that are sustainable and to recognize thatthey are part of a global community are just a few of our educational goals. On the other hand,the renewable energy and sustainability are highly interdisciplinary, crossing over between anumbers of research areas, having strong

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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Paper ID #34572Simulation and Validation of Battery Management SystemMr. Edmund Huminski, United States Coast Guard Academy Edmund Huminski is a fourth year Electrical Engineering student at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Edmund was born and raised in Madison, Connecticut. Edmund is an avid runner and a member of the Marathon club at USCGA. After graduation Edmund hopes to be stationed on a National Security Cutter in California.Salena Marie BantzMr. Joseph Roth, United States Coast Guard Academy Senior at the United States Coast Guard Academy completing his final Research and Design Project.Mr. Liam Scott CaroDr

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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. Solar PV, wind and otherrenewable sources of energy are being integrated with DEGs to help reduce the fuel consumedby the DEGs, significantly reducing the electricity cost. The best such projects are the ones,involving renewable energy and energy storage technologies, combining student design andfaculty research efforts with private industry collaboration. The goal of such student designproject is to develop a hybrid power system for a remote off-grid application, integratingrenewable energy sources, energy storage units and smart control and power management withexisting fossil fuel based energy sources. The criteria for the design include: finding the mosteconomical solution in terms of lifecycle costs, making the best use of available

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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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confidence that they are capable of doing well ina technical major in college and perhaps become an engineer after graduation.3. Activities Apart from the lecture and tours, there are some additional activities carried out tosupplement their learning or provide them some valuable tools for their future endeavors. Forexample, learning to debate can foster critical analysis skills. It is also an important tool forfamiliarizing oneself with all the aspects of a particular issue through research and discussion.Two debates are scheduled, one at the beginning and another at the end of the program. Before we influence their views with information and our opinions, a debate with the topic“Coal or hydro – which is better?” is held before the lectures

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Student Opinion of TeachingSurvey. In fall 2013, the results encouraged further development of both hardware and softwarelabs, which we continued in fall 2014. Course enrollment also increased by 60% in fall 2014,from 13 to 21 students. Favorable teaching evaluations and comments from fall 2013 encouragedeven more classroom interaction, which led us to the “flipping” model. The fall 2014 course hasbeen evaluated with a new Teaching Survey, supplemented with custom questions about theflipped classroom. We further evaluated this flipped classroom for the degree of instructor-supported active learning and problem solving and student interaction, and for impact on studentfinal exam performance. The results were mixed, and we discuss plans for future

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ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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learning." The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas 85.5 (2012): 192-196. 10. Jones, Susan R. and Kathleen Hill. "Crossing High Street: Understanding diversity through community service-learning." Journal of College Student Development 42.3 (2001): 204- 16. 11. Marullo, Sam. "Bringing home diversity: A service-learning approach to teaching race and ethnic relations." Teaching Sociology (1998): 259-275. 12. Seidman, Alan. "Minority student retention: Resources for practitioners." New directions for institutional research 2005.125 (2005): 7-24. Page 10 of 1113. Traum, M. J., et al.,“Engineering Design, Project Management, and Community

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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provides additive manufacturing support for design courses, laboratory courses, and entrepreneur initiatives. This facility houses several different technology 3D printers that capable of printing parts from polymers, fibers, composites, and metals as well as 3D scanning and subtractive manufacturing equipment. His research focuses on machining and manufacturing with a specific concentration on the use of additive manufacturing processes for advanced materials. He emphasis on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, lightweight applications, and finite element analysis in additive manufacturing processes. Dr. Vora extensively teaches the additive manufacturing technology through the dedicated

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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• the sharing of best practices in the content, teaching, certifications, articulation and career pathways for renewable energy technicians among participants and with their international peers • the use of an online learning collaborative site for knowledge-building activities and to share and disseminate curricula and other learning materialsGermany in particular presented an interesting case. The German Energiewende – or “energytransition” – is an on-going, nationally coordinated, comprehensive undertaking that has twofundamental drivers: the development and deployment of renewable energy sources and anincreased and widespread implementation of energy efficiency measures, all of which isoccurring in a relatively