Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Genik, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Connecting Lab Experiments to a Design ProjectIntroductionA senior level heat transfer laboratory course incorporates a major design and build projectcompetition which accounts for about 1/3 of the course. This project addresses the ABETMechanical Engineering Program Criteria that requires graduates to possess the ability to designin the thermal engineering area. The remaining 2/3 of the laboratory course consists of standardthermal engineering experiments on such topics as thermocouples, convection, and power plants.A unique feature of these standard experiments is the way in which they support the designproject. With the variety of experiments available, the students run

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

ResearchAbstractStudents often perceive power engineering as an old or established field. This perception lies inthe inability to show abstract concepts and new control technologies using hardware in theclassroom or laboratory. New ways to effectively present the novel power system operation andcontrol concepts are needed. Real Time Modeling and Simulation (RTMS) can be used as anapproach for enhancing power engineering education and research. RTMS gives students andresearchers the opportunity to witness first hand how a moderately large power system behavesand can be used to demonstrate modeling, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) concepts, systemdisturbances of various types, and proper recovery actions, as well as to explain complex powersystem concepts. The Real Time

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bret Bosma, California State University, Chico; Gregory Kallio, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Chico since 1988. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy systems. His current research interests include building energy simulation, renewable energy systems, and air pollution control. Kallio received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Oregon State University, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University. He has worked for General Electric Corporate R&D in Schenectady, NY and for Berkeley Nuclear Laboratories in Gloucestershire, U.K. as a visiting scientist

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Conversion

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ayhan Zora, Deere and Company

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

students is to use one of the simulation software tools for theanalysis and simulation of engineering systems. Recently the use and development ofeducational software and simulation tools have been considerably increased for bothundergraduate and graduate levels. Software tools developers started giving attention to reduceamount of expensive commercial testing equipments by software and simulation tools whichgives the upfront analysis opportunity to industry. Many educational institutions prefer usingsoftware simulation tools instead of buying expensive test equipments for their laboratories, andresearch facilities. Taking engineering education into account, a demonstration mostly engageswith process modeling, testing and simulation, imitated data

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Dominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

construction tools, willbe used to construct a demonstration house in the second phase of the project. The Computermodels of the house and self powered furniture and appliances are being designed usingComputer Aided Design and Drafting software tools by the Design Development major studentslocated in the _____ Building. The Electronics lab have been upgraded by purchasing newdevices, computers, and design/simulation software packages for the purpose of this project. Theupgrade will especially support the second phase of the project. Students majoring in Electronicswould use equipments in the electronics laboratory located in the _____ Building for theelectrical design, development, wiring, and testing of the electrical components prior tointegration

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Architecture, and Sciences, anda unique college that includes Economics, Public Policy, International Affairs, ModernLanguages and History of Science and Technology.IntroductionThe objective of this paper is to describe the development and initial experiences with a course-laboratory package suitable for students from all schools on a university campus on an issue ofglobal importance. The intellectual challenge is in tackling the core learning issues for such acourse across disciplines, and tailoring the contents to diverse interests and talents, integratinghands-on building and testing with high-level concept development. The course has to attractstudents all over campus, while ensuring excellent value to all.Some believe that the Hubbert Peak Oil1

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; John Lindberg, Seattle Pacific University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

material, text books and other referencematerials, with the focus being the upcoming project. It also makes the homework very openended – much like real-world applications – with no single correct answer but many possibleincorrect answers.Detailed Project ExamplesThe above concepts are illustrated with some examples from the hydroelectric power generationsection of the class. The project for this section involves analyzing an existing, small scale,hydroelectric plant owned by our university located on a remote biology field station. Theproperty consists of several hundred acres of forested land on a private, undeveloped island,including two small fresh water lakes connected by a stream, some laboratory and dormbuildings and a small (35 KVA) hydro

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Although there is a slight increase in the inrush current, it is not enough to amount to a need for changing consumer habits. 4. This work is an excellent educational learning experience for undergraduate students studying inrush theory of different loads. This laboratory setup is adopted to be used at Advanced Electrical Power Systems class in the EET program during spring 2009.Infrastructure improvements in the distribution system will become more urgent. Discussions ofthe frailty of the grid usually do not take into account the added strain that widespread use ofCFL's will bring about. Additional reactive power compensation will be required. Contactorswill need to be upgraded in some cases. The inrush power seen upon

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology; Alireza Khaligh, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-649: AN ENERGY-HARVESTING CURRICULUM DEVELOPED ANDOFFERED AT THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYOmer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology (IEEE S’05) received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, in 2004 and 2006 respectively. He was a research scholar in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) from August 2005 to August 2006 and involved US Department of Energy projects based on power management for fuel cell applications. Currently, he is a doctoral research assistant at the Energy Harvesting and Renewable Energies Laboratory (EHREL) at the Electric Power and Power Electronics Center

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

aredifficult to measure using traditional engineering assignments like problem sets, quizzes andexams, the programs within the EERE Department have developed so-called "ABETassignments." These ABET assignments are typically professional-style term papers (usingASHRAE or IEEE formats), laboratory reports (oral and written), project bids or proposals(using real clients and advise from employers), and class project reports. These assignmentsprovide a broad and rich educational experience and ample opportunity for assessment. Inaddition to allowing faculty to efficiently measure multiple outcomes at once, the multi-outcomerubrics mapped to these assignments also provide direct feedback to our students, spurring themto improve their efforts to meet the

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

and mentoring, item 5. This is criticalin any design sponsor relationship and enhances student experiences. PES electrical engineers,with the approval of higher administration, consider the steam plant and power distribution gridto be a living laboratory where students can have an impact on the circumstances of theirsurroundings by reducing energy consumption and helping the university reduce operating costs.V. Recent Collaborative ProjectsPES projects for fall 2008-spring 2009 include design projects that include both mechanical andelectrical engineering students. The aim is to improve energy efficiency of the campus steam Page