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Renewable Energy in Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Naren Reddy Dhansri, TAMUK

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Convex Systems, Intelligent Control. Page 24.840.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 LABORATORY EMULATION OF WIND TURBINE OPERATIONS Abstract: This study aims to introduce renewable energy sources with a focus on windpower and presents a horizontal-axis wind turbine emulation experiment by using frequentlyused electric drives laboratory components, including Matlab, dSpace, Permanent Magnet DCmachines, as well as associated pre-lab analysis and post-lab report evaluations. The pre-labassignment motivated the participating students to conduct research on various

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

recirculating combustors, solid-oxide fuel cells, micro heat engines, thermoacoustic engines, and thermal transpiration based propulsion and power generation. He has worked on a DARPA project to develop an integrated microscale power generator based on a solid-oxide fuel cell employing hydrocarbon fuels. Currently, his research is conducted in the Combustion and Energy Research Laboratory (COMER) at SU. Prof. Ahn has published over 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals (including Nature and other high impact journals) and a book, and made over 100 technical presentations (including over 20 invited sem- inars in Korea, Japan, China, Germany, and United States). He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses - Labs and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yazan Alsmadi, Ohio State University ; Kaichien Tsai, Ohio State University; Mark J. Scott, Ohio State University; Longya Xu, Ohio State University; Aimeng Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electronics and Motor Drives EducationABSTRACTThis paper presents a new Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory at the Ohio StateUniversity (OSU). The laboratory implemented an alternative style of teaching referred to as an“Open Space Laboratory.” In this approach, students are provided with all the facilities to dotheir laboratory work in an openly available work space that can be accessed at a time that isconvenient for them. However, due to safety considerations, the implementation at OSU stillincludes one instructor and at least one lab-monitor to manage potential personnel and equipmentsafety issues.This lab course is designed for college seniors and graduate students. It includes a unique set ofexperiments

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Community College-North East to establish and develop a training program which includes solar photovoltaic coursesand laboratory resources. As part of the recipient agreement, SHSU’s qualified faculty developedsolar PV classes and created classroom and laboratory instructions and spaces. The goals of thispaper are to share experiences gained as a recipient of the SITN program and to demonstrate howto establish a complete 1kW Solar Photovoltaic system to conduct laboratory instructions.Student learning outcomes are also summarized in the paper. Industrial Technology students andfaculty (electronics, electronics and computer engineering technology, construction management,design and development, safety management) are involved in the project for both

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Gurau P.E., Kent State University at Tuscarawas

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the fuel cell industry; iv. To be knowledgeable with the computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process; v. To acquire experience in project planning, team work, design and creative thinking; vi. To learn how to communicate effectively through reports, engineering drawing, oral presentations supported by PowerPoint and through poster presentations.The course is divided into a lecture session and a laboratory session. In the spring semester of2013 the lecture session covered an introduction to fuel cells, CNC programming, anintroduction to polymers and compression molding of polymers, robotics technology, robotprogramming and an introduction to bulk electrical resistivity measurements. The

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); KETKI GHAISAS, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

investment, maintenance andreplacement costs as the renewable sources can complement each other. However the evaluationof the correct type of renewable energy system needs to be done so that the system needs to beoptimized, usually through designed software packages for modeling, analysis and optimization.In the last two decades there have been significant advances in renewable energy technologies,as well as increased demands for engineers and technicians trained in these areas, requiringinnovative curricula, new courses and laboratories to educate students to work in this rapidlydeveloping industry and to help professionals become acquainted with these new technologies.However, the pace of change in education curriculum is growing exponentially due

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Electrical Energy Courses - Labs and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tan Ma, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University; Brandy Louie Serrano, Florida International University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Systems, Energy Conservation and Alternate Energy Sources and smart grid power system design and optimization.Prof. Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University Dr. Mohammed is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and is the Director of the Energy Systems Research Laboratory at Florida International University, Miami, Florida. He received his Master and Doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1981 and 1983, respectively. He has performed research on various topics in power and energy systems in addition to computational electro- magnetics and design optimization in electric machines, electric drive systems and other low frequency environments. He performed multiple research projects for

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David C. Zietlow, Bradley University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, interesting assignments, and applying the material to the real world make a courseengaging.” (1) Another study found that student participation in laboratory or demonstrationexercises in conjunction with a lecture produces a more positive learning outcome. (2)Application and demonstration are two key tools of an educator and will be explained further inthis paper so students will be able to comprehend the abstract ideas of irreversibility and Carnotefficiency. This paper ties the theoretical Carnot efficiency to the applications to which it isrelated.One of the more challenging concepts for students is the irreversibility of heat transfer through afinite temperature difference. It is easier to understand the irreversibility of other processes suchas

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

deal of hands-on tinkering experience while others had none. The team metwith the instructor once each week for status reporting and problem resolution. With the help ofthe electrical laboratory and machine shop managers, the students were able to produce very highquality test setups and fixtures which produced very good test results.TEG Project, Year OneThe first year of the TEG project began with no test fixtures and a few TEG samples fromMarlow Industries (which were actually marketed as thermoelectric coolers). The challenge forthe team of four freshmen students was to construct a test fixture which could reliably producehot and cold surfaces and obtain electrical data to characterize the performance of the TEG units.The members of the

Conference Session

Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #10801Educating Students about Energy: A Practical ApproachDr. Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Dr. Fathizadeh has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology since 2001. He has worked over 15 years for both private industries and national research labs such as NASA, Argonne and Fermi National Laboratories. Dr. Fathizadeh has established his own consulting and engi- neering company in 1995 and performed many private and government projects. His areas of interests are, control systems, power systems, power electronics, energy, and system integration

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Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 24.1282.10ASEE Annual Conference, 2014 4. Course evaluation:In parallel with the self-evaluation of each course by the instructor, we also conduct a course evaluationby students. This topic is a part of the HVAC laboratory course. The course objectives introduced earlierin the course are again provided to the students at the end of the semester. The students’ input on whetherthe materials offered have met the objectives is then complied and used in the program outcomeassessment process. Results of instructor course evaluations (conducted by students) are reviewed by theDepartment Chair and the Dean and shared with the faculty.Each faculty member also conducts an evaluation of performance of students in his/her courses as part ofthe

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeremy Keith Posey Sr.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

laboratories help to facilitate the complete working experience forthe students. The labs allow the students to design, create, and enhance their vehicles. Eachstudent has the ability to work on every aspect of the vehicle they are creating and hone theirskills. The machine shop allows the students to test their designs as well as gain invaluableexperience working on machines such as laser cutters that they will be using during their futurecareers. These projects help students to sharpen their skills for future workmanship, such as teamwork, understanding responsibility, and making use of techniques learned in class. Moreover theEVP students gain an irreplaceable experience and lifelong relationships while working withinternational students and

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Jesus Alejandro Valladares, The University of Texas Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

theenvironment under which they worked 1. The NREL/MIDC site is friendly to the user 2. I believe I have the required background to understand the level of information in this exercise 3. I believe each section helps me understand the following section. 4. I believe the MatLAB programs are well writtenIX- Conclusions Although the attention of the ASEE to Solar Energy has been active for many years [16], Page 24.1297.12today it is even more active because the solar industry has grown steadily, and the interest of theengineering students has grown exponentially. The dissemination of the new knowledge fromindustry and laboratories

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Tech.; Farhan Qazi

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

beincorporated in the new programs relating to disaster & emergency management and solarenergy at the undergraduate and graduate level.References1. Doyle S. Rice, “Report: Climate change behind rise in weather disasters,” USA TODAY, October 10, 2012.2. Jennifer Leaning, and Debarati Guha-Sapir, “Natural Disasters, Armed Conflict, and Public Health,” National England Journal of Medicine, November 2013.3. The World Bank. http://www.worldbank.org/4. Munich Re, Leading Experts on Risk Solutions Worldwide. http://www.munichre.com/en/homepage/default.aspx5. William R. Young, Jr., “History of Applying Photovoltaic to Disaster Relief,” FSEC-CR-96, Prepared by Sandia Laboratory, 1996.6. Solar PV emergencies & Resilience

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Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karina Clarissa Halim, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 24.1219.13 17. Wikipedia, “Fossil-fuel power station,” found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_power, Dec 2013. 18. Wikispaces, “How Coal Power Works,” found at http://coalpower.wikispaces.com/How+Coal+Power+Works, Dec 2013.19. Duke Energy, “How IGCC Works,” found at http://www.duke-energy.com/about-us/how-igcc-works.asp, Dec 2013.20. National Energy Technology Laboratory, “Pinon Pine IGCC Power Project ,” Project Fact Sheet, Process Flow Diagram, found at http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/coalpower/cctc/cctdp/project_briefs/pinon/pinondemo.html, Dec 2013.21. Discover Physiks, found at http://fisikamir.blogspot.com/2012/02/change-of-phase.html, Dec 2013

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Electrical Energy Courses - Labs and Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian K. Johnson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Clifford J. Chapman, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

tosee.Pedagogical Use and AssessmentThis program has been employed in the classroom as a demonstration in the introductorysynchronous machines instruction of the junior and senior undergraduate curriculum. It has alsointroduced the appropriate topics in our first-year graduate courses. We have not yet used it inour service course for junior-level mechanical engineering undergraduates. It has not been usedas part of student projects or laboratory work yet. In the classroom, it served to illustrateimportant points about synchronous machine behavior. Students readily understood thepresentation format, an illustration method common to finite element programs. Showing themagnetic field’s paths and the magnetic flux density throughout the machine while the