Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

identify the optimum process characteristicsincluding material composition, compression level, curing temperature, the mold design andperformed property measurements on the obtained samples, including the measurement of bulkelectrical conductivity using a four-point probe. The samples obtained demonstratecharacteristics that exceed the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy. This investigationwas performed by students in the Engineering Technology Department at Kent State Universityat Tuscarawas during a capstone design project class – Engineering Technology Project offeredin the spring semester of 2013. The paper presents as well the development of this course.At the recommendation of the ABET accreditation committee, a new capstone design

Conference Session

Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, projects, and collaborationshave been developed using this computer program over the world.In this paper, we propose a methodology where students can build their own system, perform numericalexperimentation and evaluate the results using TRNSYS environment. One comprehensive case studywill be introduced and demonstrated. Page 24.1282.3ASEE Annual Conference, 2014We discuss the process from students’ point of view, and the experience earned in modeling, design,experimentation, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans to evaluate theeffectiveness of this capstone in term of learning outcomes. 2. Modeling using

Conference Session

Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Antoine Chahine; Minh Nguyen Ha, Forum Energy Technology; Vong Hem, Lectrus Corporation - Applications Engineer; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

electrical energy by usingphotovoltaic panels. This experimental study discussed the design of the photovoltaic system, fora small scale model house, along with its associated instrumentation, real time data acquisitionand automation using LabVIEW. The study showed that house energy requirements can be metusing renewable energy sources. This work was performed in partial fulfillment of therequirements of the Senior Capstone Project course in controls and instrumentation of theEngineering Technology department at the University of Houston – Downtown. Successfulproject completion required teamwork and effective project management skills.References 1. National Academy for Engineering, “Make Solar Energy Economical”, http

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

/12. R. G. Belu, A Project-based Power Electronics Course with an Increased Content of Renewable EnergyApplications, June 14-17, 2009 Annual ASEE Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, 2009 (CD Proceedings).13. R.G. Belu – Design and Development of Simulation System for Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2010 ASEEE Page 24.1169.12Conference & Exposition, June 20 - 23, Louisville, Kentucky (CD Proceedings).14. R.G. Belu and D. Koracin – E-learning Platform for Renewable Energy Sources, 2010 ASEEE Conference &Exposition, June 20 - 23, Louisville, Kentucky (CD Proceedings)15. R.G. Belu - Renewable Energy Based Capstone Senior Design