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Design and Hardware Implementation of Laboratory-scale Hybrid DC Power System for Educational Purposes

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12974Design and Hardware Implementation of Laboratory-Scale Hybrid DC powerSystem for Educational PurposeMr. Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University Mustafa Farhadi received the BS degree in EE from Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran, in 2007 and the MS degree in EE from Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran in 20011. He is currently a graduate teaching and research assistant working toward the Ph.D. degree at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Florida International University, Miami, Florida USA. His current research interests include design

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Development of a Laboratory Set-up Interfacing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and HVAC Applications

Conference Session: ECCD Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #14030Development of a Laboratory set-up interfacing Programmable Logic Con-troller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and HVAC ApplicationsDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (AE). He teaches capstone, lighting, electrical, HVAC and energy design courses. He is the ABET Coordinator for the AE Program. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Dr. Megri holds a PhD degree from INSA at

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Test Bed for a Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Based on Integration of Advanced Power Laboratory and eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP)

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Matin Meskin, University at Buffalo; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12496Test Bed for a Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Based on Integration of Ad-vanced Power Laboratory and eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol(XMPP)Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College llya Grinberg graduated from the Lviv Polytechnic Institute (Lviv, Ukraine) with an M.S in E.E. and earned a Ph.D. degree from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (Moscow, Russia). He has over 40 years of experience in design and consulting in the field of power distribution systems and design automation. He has over 40 published papers. Currently he is professor of engineering technology at SUNY Buffalo State. His

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Developing T-Shaped Professional Engineers Through an Advance Energy System Course

Conference Session: ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

years starting in the Spring of 2012. Ryan currently works as a Research Assistant in the Combustion and Energy Research Laboratory (COMER). His current research is focused on new catalyst development, ceramic materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), combustion, energy conversion, fuel cell modeling, fuel cell technology applications and system design. Ryan is a Syracuse University Graduate Fellow and an Astronaut Scholar. Page 26.505.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Developing T-Shaped Professional Engineers through an Advance Energy

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Design and Development of a New Small-Scale Wind Turbine Blade

Conference Session: ECCD Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

is covered by the cone of the wind augmentation apparatus as shown in Figure1. Therefore first and second year engineering students experienced a hands-on project thatchallenged their goal: to come up with a design that could improve power output on small-scalewind turbines. Page 26.447.2 Figure 1. Cross sectional of Wind Tunnel Attachment (WTA). (Modified from Dakeev, & Mazumder, 2014) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reported that today’s world is thrivingon the idea of renewable energy 7. Scarcity of nonrenewable resources necessitated increasingdemand for energy sources that are naturally occurring

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The Development of Engineering Project Curricula that Emphasize Design Cycles

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nicole Zimmerman, Portland State University; Timothy D. Gulzow, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

generalized models of electric vehicle charging circuits for use in a tool designed to aid distribution engineers in planning electric vehicle charging installations.Mr. Timothy D. Gulzow, Portland State University Tim is seeking a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and is a research assistant in the PGE Founda- tion Power Engineering Education Laboratory at Portland State University.Dr. Robert B Bass, Portland State University Robert Bass, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Portland State University. His research focuses on electrical power systems, particularly distributed utility assets and the overlaying control and communications architectures that

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Hydrogen Generation for Future Energy Applications

Conference Session: ECCD Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James V. Masi, University of Southern Maine; Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine; James A Wilson, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps; Benjamin Richard Male, United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

Zeeh1 1. Students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 2. U.S. Navy, former students, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 3. Professors, University of Southern Maine, Gorham, MEProf. Daniel M Martinez, University of Southern Maine Dr. Daniel M. Martinez received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester in western New York. He continued there to pursue a Ph.D., and after qualifying for entry into the program left for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland to conduct his graduate laboratory research. At Goddard he studied nucleation phenomenon, specifically vapor to particle conversion of metals in a gas evaporation condensation chamber. At the end of his Ph.D. work, Daniel became

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Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

Conference Session: ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

near industrial technology laboratory building at Sam Houston StateUniversity were the vibration source. The building used for this project is a combined laboratory Page 26.599.4and shop and classroom facility with two condenser units–one single fan and one twin fan. Theinitial study employs the twin fan unit. Initially, the AC condenser unit was studied, and potentialpaths of the study were generated.Figure 3. R-410A XP series 6-1/2 ton 60Hz AC Condenser UnitFigure 4. Pictorial of AC condenser unit showing waste energy sources for energy harvestingViewing the unit from above, the rotation of both fans is clockwise. The fan blade length

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Revitalizing an Electromechanical Energy Conversion Course

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 26.1345.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Revitalizing an Electromechanical Energy Conversion CourseOur University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has offered an electivecourse in “Electric Machinery” for decades. It is a 4-credit course offered each fall term forjuniors and seniors, with a laboratory component. Prior to fall 2013, this course had been lecture-heavy due to school scheduling requirements, and it suffered from use of old laboratoryequipment that was difficult to maintain. With increasing focus on renewable energy and powerelectronics in the curriculum, we felt the need to modernize this course so that it provides a betterlearning experience and

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Training Engineers and Technologists via Model Trains

Conference Session: ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

perform Background 3 Project description 5 Results and discussion 2 Conclusion and recommendations 4 References 1 Appendix 5 Total 40 Figure 9. Grading Metric for Formal Project ReportConclusionsThe use of an N-Scale model train in the laboratory setting of a PLC course is a very effectivetool. The student response, when the rest of the equipment in the laboratory was workingcorrectly, was very positive. This is seen in the average student satisfaction of

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The Energy Engineering and Education Outreach Model and the Need to Promote ST(EE)2M

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

during the execution of each program that will prove helpfulwhen implementing the Model.Need to promote ST(EE)2MThe Wind Powering America initiative has set a goal to power 20% of the country’s energy fromwind by the year 2030 6. In order to accomplish this goal, a workforce needs to be developedwith the necessary skillsets. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) workforcedevelopment analyses studies show that, “The greatest near-term solar and wind workforce needsinclude technicians and tradesmen with hands-on solar- and wind-specific experience,experienced electrical, mechanical and solar engineers, and project managers.” 13 And in orderto create this workforce a “Standardized education and training at all levels – primary

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Bioenergy Academy for Teachers (BEAT) Promotes Multidisciplinary Content in STEM Education

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Courtney RC Shirvani, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Electricityy Scenarios) simulation tool developed byNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the United States Department of Energy(DOE) and made freely available over the internet allowed participants to play out scenarios toreduce carbon foot print based on various situations that can be realized through policy decisionsleading to building improvements, reduction of industrial pollution, use of alternative fuels,electric cars, and other design modifications in the transportation sector, and cleaner moreefficient conversion technologies for electricity generation and conservation. A total of forty oneeducators have been trained through this program over a period of four years. The evaluationsurveys (content and perceptions) reveal that

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From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone Project

Conference Session: ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she

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Teaching Renewable Energy Concepts by Using Reduced Scale Models

Conference Session: ECCD Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gabriela De Mattos Veroneze, North Carolina A&T SU; Zhichao Li, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Pedro Augusto Pinto Caldeira
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

semester long project where they will be required to “create” their ownmodel of a power house.Figure 3. An Example of a reduced model for a power house Page 26.1484.5 After the first experimental session the student will be separated into groups that willrotate upon the different sets of experiments. For example one group will be working with thewind mill while the other will be looking at solar panels; this is done so the amount ofexperimental kits required is reduced. In the end of each experiment a laboratorial report is to be draft containing:introduction, materials, experiment results, discussion and conclusions. This

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Development of a Course in Energy Management for Engineering and Technology Programs

Conference Session: ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian G Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Lucian Ionel Cioca, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering technology curricula, 2) the faculty inter-disciplinary expertisenecessary to teach new sustainability, green design or renewable energy topics, 3) the resistanceto revising existing senior design project courses, and 4) new laboratory infrastructure6-12. Thegreen manufacturing, renewable energy technology and sustainability skills and knowledge arerequired to meet the following objectives, including energy efficiency and management,sustainable planning and design, sustainable and green manufacturing, and renewable energysources such as biomass, biofuels, solar power, and wind energy. These components are selectedbecause they represent green technologies highest potential impact in our areas. Development ofa workforce skilled in these

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The Impact of Educators’ Training in Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Developing Countries

Conference Session: ECCD International Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rim Razzouk, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Ambika Prasad Adhikari, Arizona State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

presented during the were delivered last couple of days of the workshopHands-on evaluation Designed to measure the Completed by the instructional performance the performance team by the end of the first of the participants on the week of the training when hands-on laboratory exercises participants completed assigned hands-on exercisesReadiness survey Designed to capture each Completed by the end of the participant’s perception of the training

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Solar Panel Efficacy vs. Altitude in an Urban City Environment

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter; Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Anthony Zusack, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Emily Carol Rosales, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

analysis indicates the effect of altitude is minimal within the parameters ofthis study. Analysis of our data did not significantly demonstrate an improvement in solarproductivity at increased altitudes. However, the rigorous test methodology developed provides ameans for quantitative analysis in cities with greater levels of pollution relative to the city tested.The survey of students indicated a positive correlation between participation in the project andthe amount students felt they learned during the process.Introduction Many undergraduate lab courses in the science and engineering fields are designed tointroduce students to fundamental experimental techniques through guided laboratory tours, butmay not develop a student’s ability to

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Collaboration Between Senior Design Students and Campus Facilities Staff in Creating a Viable Cogeneration Design for the Campus Wood-Fired Boiler

Conference Session: ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

-fluid areas using theoretical and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), including renewable energy (wind tur- bines), multi-phase flows, free-surface flows, ship hydrodynamics, quantitative verification and validation, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system. His teaching interests focus on integration of simulation technology into engineering courses and laboratories, developing effective formative and summative eval- uation methods, and developing innovative teaching modules toward achieving ABET learning outcomes.Dr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he teaches subjects in He received the PhD Degree from the

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Concentrated Solar, Dual Axis-Tracking, Multi-junction GaAs Cell Photovoltaic System Design for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion

Conference Session: ECCD International Outreach
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Philip W Swanson, University of Southern Maine; Kevin Michael Wacker, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

point the efficiencybegins to drop off. It has been shown in laboratory testing that the optimum performance ofsuch cells occurs at concentration levels of approximately 400 times the power of the sun. Figure 2. Efficiency of Gallium based solar cells over a range of solar concentration levels.The dimensions of the parabolic dish were chosen to produce a focal region with a concentrationof approximately 400 times the power of the sun to achieve maximum efficiency. The dish wasoversized addressing several concerns. A larger dish would help to account for losses andimprecision in the manufacturing