Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Harriett Benavidez, Rowan University; Julie Haynes, Rowan University; Dan Schowalter, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

several of the “pure” presentation types from theclassroom portion of the class. Teams must draw on their understanding of the variouspresentation types to synthesize a style appropriate for the purposes of the designpresentations.Technical Aspects of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Design ProjectThis design project is strongly motivated by real-world concerns. In 2001, the presidentsof all 52 NJ institutions of higher education signed a nonbinding covenant ofsustainability, agreeing to implement voluntary programs to assist in the goal of reducingNew Jersey Greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5% below 1990 baseline levels by the year20059. The Master Planning Committee of Rowan University has responded to thechallenge by declaring that “Master Planning

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Hill, Rowan University; Ryan McDevitt, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

moderate to high complexity. (ii) Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. (iii) Demonstrate acquisition of new technology skills through use or development of appropriate computer hardware, software, and/or instrumentation. (iv) Demonstrate business and entrepreneurial skills which may include developing a business plan, market plan, venture plan, or other approved instrument. (v) Demonstrate effective use of project and personnel management techniques. (vi) Identify and meet customer needs. (vii) Integrate engineering professionalism, ethics, and the environmental in their work and as it relates to the context of engineering in society. (viii) Demonstrate

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute; Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

conduction heat transfer. The survey alsoindicated that the project enhanced the students’ appreciation of the use of the computer in thesolution of heat transfer problems. This initiative demonstrated that the computer can be apowerful tool which can be used to make the solution of complex problems more convenient andappropriate for classroom assignments.Future Plans Page 11.809.7The intentions for the future use of this program are to continue to develop new features, such asthe addition of other boundary conditions, including convective boundary conditions andspecified heat flux boundary conditions. Other intended improvements include

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Wayne State University; Alexandru Belu, Wayne State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

training in mathematics,computing, and engineering and technology, through core and elective courses. Powerengineering courses, in the new context of energy and environmental concerns and renewableenergy technology courses will be well appreciated. The Division of Engineering Technologyat Wayne State University plans to establish, in the near future, an undergraduate program inalternative energy technology. This program is intended to bridge the gap between 2-yearcollege level programs in this area and the already established graduate level program inalternative energy technology. As part of this effort, in Winter 2006 term, two courses inrenewable energy sources and hybrid power system (AET5500 – Renewable Energy Sources;and AET-5600 Hybrid Power

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Francis Praska, University of Northern Iowa; Ashraf Al-Qassab, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

primary questions collected were: • How much power/voltage/current will this system produce? • What can you do with the power you produce? • Isn’t it hard to build? • Is it expensive? • Can I come and look at it when it’s finished?This paper describes detailed design and construction of an axial flux wind turbine/generator.This includes a cost analysis, and pictures of the project phases. Graphs showing wind speed andelectrical power data during testing are obtained. A brief layout of the educational module thatwill be taught with all the information is compiled into a teaching plan. Students involved in theproject have gained knowledge and skills in electrical and mechanical areas. They also

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

order ESRI ArcView Free demo CYMDIST Distribution System Analysis CYME cymdist Free demo Page 11.507.7Decision Support toolsThe decision support tools will be a set of software application tools that are available either thruCOTS (commercially off the shelf) and/or designed and hand-written by the students. Thedecision support tools are basically the brain of the system that makes intelligent and sometimescomplex decisions. Some of these are: 1) Diagnostic and Outage analysis 2) Switch coordination 3) Repair planning 4) Restoration time 5) Catastrophic

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

theOutcomes Assessment and Future Plans for using simulation activities. The discussion is based Page 11.1131.2upon the introduction of simple simulation exercises within an introductory level course inelectro-mechanical energy conversion.Simulation in Energy Conversion EngineeringThe demands of modern engineering have created a need for a design process that emphasizessimulation and model validation. This approach provides a corresponding reduction in timelyprototype development and testing. The use of an integrated environment for simulation andmodel validation simplifies the design process, thus reducing time and costs. As a specificexample

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

LabVIEW software package has been used to create a virtual representation of a basicrefrigeration experiment for use as a pre-lab exercise. This form of simulation has become morewidely used as virtual experimentation has come of age1,2.This paper will describe the programming structure and such key components as thermodynamicproperty calculation. The assumptions that are employed and those that are not enforced will bedetailed as well as the resulting governing equations. Methods of incorporating these intoLabVIEW will be highlighted. The current version of the software does not meet all of theexpectations. Therefore, plans for future modifications will be detailed and justified.II. Description of Refrigeration ExperimentThe refrigeration

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Hazel, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

not built to utilize the Sun’s enormous potential. With lower cost gas heat and electric airconditioning and electric lighting, the construction of new homes does not factor in a use for thisnatural resource. Hopefully, new construction in NJ will begin to maximize its solar potential.Now that we know what constitutes great candidate for solar PV installation, we plan to sharethis data regarding PV with building code officials to potentially have an impact on the buildingprocess and even possibly NJ building codes. This would be a great way to ensure that futurehomeowners have a good access to their PV resources in this state. During the spring of 2006,structural assessments will be included in all site visits to ensure that the one trip

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 11.94.2criteria with a power systems analysis project. This paper provides a brief description of theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology ( ECET) curriculum and assessment plan atPurdue University and ECET 331, “Generation and Transmission of Electrical Power,”which is ajunior/senior elective course. The paper then provides a detailed description of a six-weekpower systems analysis project done as part of the laboratory portion of ECET 331.Table 1. Comparison of EC 2000 and TC2K Outcomes “a” to “k” EAC Required Outcomes (Criterion 3) TAC Required Outcomes (Criterion 2) (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, science, and engineering