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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Achieving these skills requires modernized teaching methodsthat engage students in open-ended assignments where students encounter uncertain data thatforces them to question the results of technical computations. These are some of the key reasonsfor a large energy transformation project underway in an Engineering Technology program. Thetransformation project crosses traditional course boundaries by highlighting similar energyconversion processes that occur in many different disciplines. As one example of the progress sofar, undergraduate students in a thermodynamics course assisted with the installation of an 8 kWsolar photovoltaic array on the roof of a campus building. More importantly, a web-basedgraphic interface was created so that future

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

conferences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 RESEARCH-BASED TEACHING IN UNDERGRADUATE THERMOFLUID MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES IN A PRIMARY UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY Farshid Zabihian California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, California, U.S.AAbstractThis paper presents the author’s approach to use open-ended research and design projects assupplement to traditional teaching in undergraduate thermofluid mechanical engineering courses.It is widely accepted that teaching and research in higher education, especially in engineeringprograms, should support and supplement each

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

otheraspects. Integration of renewable resources with the grid is also associated with a new economicmodel. Move to Transactive Energy requires novel approaches in power systems design andoperation, especially on a distribution level.Another important aspect of penetration of renewables is the effect on protective relays settings,especially at the distribution level. Investigation of effects of renewable distributed generationand possible solutions require pilot projects and testbeds.The purpose of the project was to design and implement a testbed to study the TransactiveEnergy concept, to investigate the impact of Distributed Generation (DG) on the microgrid andintegrate protective devices. Physical modeling of the microgrid with DG resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Namyong Lee, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

studyingplacement and flow fields involve the use of complicated and costly computational fluiddynamics (CFD) software. Second, wind resource maps typically represent values at 30 m orhigher. Small scale VAWT installations are typically at a lower elevation where the influence ofground effects can dominate.2. Project DescriptionThe creation and validation of an accessible VAWT flow field model and the generation of awind resource map tailored for small-scale VAWTs has the potential to improve VAWT Figure 1: VAWT concept by Windtech, Roseville MN (left) and VAWT model sold by Minnesota Wind Technology, St. Paul MN (right). Photos are from company websites.Figure 2: Caltech Field Laboratory for Optimized Wind Energy demonstrating an array of VAWTS (http

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce CO2 fingerprint of buildings by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. Pro- fessor Shehadi also has an interest in air pollution reduction and in providing healthier environment by analyzing the various pollutants that are present in outdoor and indoor air. His current research focuses on sustainable and green buildings and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Occupancy Detection Chair Sensor – An Energy Conservation

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

thermodynamics course was re-imagined to present the overarchingenergy conversion topic in an integrated learning-in-context format, so that the learning occurredjust in time and the learning outcomes were tied to a practical hands-on experience to evaluate aheat exchanger. A survey to assess student learning showed that students 1) were more confidentin their technical knowledge after having completed this project and 2) preferred to have detailedinstructions to complete lab procedure (as opposed to working on their own).Energy TransformationHigher education has been going through a transformation of teaching in many disciplines [1] –[7]. The transformation helps recognize our interconnectedness with others [1], and that theinstructor must strike a

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #21962Development and Implementation of a Power and Energy Engineering Minorwith Limited Resources: First Results and Lessons LearnedDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PHD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to Southern University Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

project is assigned to design and build different PV systems. The solarenergy curriculum is supplemented by the SolaRescue program and Alternative Energy Club.The details of the solar energy curriculum are presented in this paper along with both formativeand summative assessments of the outcomes.2. Learning Modules on Solar EnergyThree learning modules on solar energy have been developed which can be incorporated intocourses in the electrical engineering program. The modules are solar radiation, solar cell, andsolar energy harvesting.2.1 Solar Radiation Module Solar energy is clean, abundant, and renewable. To use the sun as an energy source, it is essential to know solar radiation, the sun’s position for a given day and a location, and how

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Nicolas Berna Tedori; Eamon J. Whitmore, Northeastern University; Bailey L. Ritchie; Logan Gross, Northeastern University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

global energy crisis,but provides society with a cheap and user-friendly product is unprecedented. The skills learnedfrom this project were invaluable, as research, design, trial and error, as well as technical writingare all important experiences within engineering. This brake not only provides scientists andresearchers with more valuable information about alternative energy, but is also capable ofeducating the everyday person about the basics of engineering as well as the importance ofrenewable resources.IntroductionThis paper shares a sample project illustrating a new teaching approach via innovation. One of theobjectives of the Experiential Engineering Education1-4 and this paper is to reform engineeringeducation by moving away from the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

a tour of the primary structures andequipment which had been installed by a professional solar, hydroelectric power installationcontractor.The Rapid Center is a university-based research and development center. The Center’s industry-experienced faculty and staff work with business partners to address their specific needs and toremove obstacles to product commercialization and process improvement. The Rapid Centerfosters a culture of collaborative innovation that helps clients refine existing products, developnew ones and improve business practices. At the same time, the Center’s engineering andtechnology students, working with faculty mentors and course instructors, work to address real-world problems for project sponsors while they gain

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Ashley Jordan Scholes, Madison Area Technical College; Hao Jiang, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jessica M.S. Silva, Azelis; Jennifer Sanfilippo M.S., L.A.T., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Walter A. Zeltner, Microporous Oxides Science and Technology, L.L.C.; Marc Arlen Anderson, Imdea Energía, Madrid

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

concepts using the Azelis line of construction additives and admixes for the mortar and concrete industry. Previously, Jessica worked as the principal scientist for the startup construction consulting company Concrete Process and Science (CPS). Before joining CPS Jessica was the Senior Scientist for CalStar Products a masonry products company specializing in the use of supplementary cementitious materials. Early in her career she performed numerous research projects for the Federal Highway Administration and through the University of Wisconsin-Madison including the use of nanomaterials for use in construction materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Zhihua Qu, University of Central Florida; Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

at professional conferences, scholarly publications in top journals,and integration into power systems curricula and professional training materials.The FEEDER Industry Advisory Board regularly provides invaluable inputs which enable us toaddress the evolving needs of workforce training, research, and development. During regularsemesters, FEEDER partners routinely sponsor and co-supervise senior undergraduate capstonedesign projects. Several FEEDER partners, including Siemens, Leidos, Texas Instruments, andDuke Energy have funded and supported R&D projects, in addition to their support of studentactivities and projects. The extensive engagements among FEEDER faculty, students and theirpartners from industry and utility provide a solid

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School; Cris Folk, Madison College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, WI, employing wind, solar and biomass energy technologies to reduce their carbon footprint.Early adopters of sustainable living methods and renewable energy usage, Cris has presented at localevents and has been frequently interviewed by the media as a subject matter expert.Cris volunteers asa mentor and judge for the Kidwind, SkillsUSA, Project Lead the Way and Electrathon events in theMidwest. He continues to teach industrial electricity topics for local businesses and industries as a privatecontractor on an as needed basis, and remains active with Madison College faculty teaching with theCREATE Solar Academy classes every summer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Impacts on Teaching

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Dylan Kollmer; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Li Bai, Temple University; Arif I. Sarwat, Florida International University; Walid Saad, Virginia Tech

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electrical engineering. He is currently finishing up his Master’s thesis and works at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. He can be contacted at: james.kollmer@temple.eduDr. Saroj K Biswas, Temple University Saroj Biswas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University specializing in electrical machines and power systems, multimedia tutoring, and control and optimization of dynamic systems. He has been the principle investigator of a project for the development of an intelligent tutoring shell that allows instructors create their own web-based tutoring system. His current research focuses on security of cyber-physical systems based on multiagent framework with applications to the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David C. Zietlow, Bradley University; John Sullivan

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Poor agreement between the refrigerant-side and air-side measurementsshowed the instruments needed to be calibrated or replaced. Second, the overall heat transfer coefficient (U) for the selected operating condition wasdetermined. The data from the experiment was fed into a computer analysis program developedby an upperclassman as part of an independent study project. The program calculated the finefficiency to adjust the area of the fins to an equivalent area. The overall heat transfer coefficientwas a key input into the system model which the thermodynamic students then used to performthe optimization. 4 2