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ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

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Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

learning is an experiential learningapproach to foster students’ deeper understanding of academic contents and expected learningoutcomes of courses through activities involving community partners to address social problemsand community needs. An essential part of service learning is “structured opportunities forreflection” [4]. While some aspects of service learning are similar to other community-basedactivities, such as community service, and experiential learning approaches, such as internship,there are some important distinctions. The difference between service learning and communityservice can be described primarily by highlighting two words in the above definition of servicelearning: structured learning and reflection. While community service

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

research questions examined are as follows: ● How is the energy landscape in Germany different from the United States? ● How has the CREATE project influenced educational practices for the participants? ● How can these findings more broadly shape energy education teaching practices for instructors across the United States?2. MethodsThe complete methodology for the international professional development program is describedin detail by Slowinski et al. [5, 6], and is outlined only briefly here. A collaborativeautoethnographic approach was used by participants to explore the guiding research questions.Autoethnography employs self-reflection to explore the contextual and lived experiences ofindividuals, which allows for a greater and deeper

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ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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Claudia Torres Garibay, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica Kerby, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Powers Minigan, Right Question Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

exactly as it comes to mind. • Change any statements into questions.As they think about these rules, learners should reflect on what might be challenging aboutfollowing them as well as how it may differ from the way they typically formulate questions.Learners will hold themselves and others accountable for following these rules as they respond tothe QFocus for a set amount of time (usually about 4-7 minutes).As a part of the second element, learners begin to work with and improve their questions. Theylearn about two different types of questions—closed-ended questions which can be answeredwith “yes”, “no”, or with one word; and open-ended questions which cannot be answered in suchmanner, as they require more of an explanation. Learners then

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Green Energy Manufacturing and Sustainable Energy Management

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Jung-Uk Lim, Liberty University; Kyung K. Bae, Liberty University; Hector E. Medina, Liberty University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation, Manufacturing

the The generator rotor needs to rotate to Turns Generator rotating blades will be transferred to convert mechanical energy into Rotor the generator by the gears. electrical energy. O.1.4 Generate The spinning turbine powers a robust The VAWT needs to have a practical Electricity generator, generating electricity for a use, and this reflects the primary useful purpose. purpose of the system. O.1.5 Light Emits The turbine will use the generated The generated electricity needs to be Through Bulb electricity to power a

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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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Brittany Weber, Renewable Energy Society; Katelyn Renee Dunnagan , Renewable Energy Society ; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

larger than imagined.With only 7% of the nation’s grill owners having electric grills, most grills are powered bygreenhouse gas emitting fuels. Surprisingly, even though the electric grill produces no onsiteemissions, they are the most polluting type of grill because of the greenhouse gasses associatedwith producing and transmitting electricity in the United States. Every year on the fourth of July,America’s grills emit 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide [2].Discussion of similar projects As the Renewable Energy Society (RES) started to research different solar grills, theysoon discovered that there are limited design options. The main design type that the organizationcame across included a reflective material, such as mirrors, that

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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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Bennet Thomas Krull, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar energy productionitself – for example, a possible fault in the data reporting and monitoring system. Furthermore,because the sample size was only eleven systems, if the data set included zero power output forone system for an extended time period then it would have an unreasonably large effect on theaggregated power output. For all of these reasons, when the power output was equal to zero andthe reason for the zero power output was not related to environmental conditions, the data wasdiscarded from the data set.Analysis and Results The data gathered from the SolarEdge website reflected the power output from eachindividual solar system. Each system was normalized to 10 kW maximum power output usingthe following equation

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ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, cooling, heating, pumps andcooling towers [7]. Thus, a reduction in the HVAC energy consumption load would reflect asignificant reduction in the total energy consumed. According to Madison Gas and Electric Company, “on average, a U.S. office building spendsnearly 29 percent of its operating expenses on utilities, and the majority of this expenditure goestoward electricity and natural gas. For the average office building, energy costs can exceed$30,000 per year,”[5]. Cooling towers contributes toward 6% of the energy consumption by office buildings [7].Whatever type of refrigerating system is being used in the HVAC system, it is fundamental tominimize the required heat extraction and to keep the difference between condensingtemperature (Tc

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ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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Joana Marques Melo, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) under Award No. P200A180031.Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Energy or theU.S. Department of Education.The authors would like to thank Dr. James Freihaut for his advice during the development of thepresented Excel tool.References[1] V. Jones and J. H. Jo, “Ubiquitous learning environment: An adaptive teaching system using ubiquitous technology,” in Beyond the comfort zone: Proceedings of the 21st ASCILITE Conference, 2004, vol. 468, p. 474, [Online]. Available: https://www.ascilite.org/conferences/perth04/procs/jones.html.[2] T. L

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ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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Jacques Belanger, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Huy A Duong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Trent Hamilton

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

codetogether to make sure that its logic was sound. Lastly, we also checked different criteria such ascustomer reviews, prices and usage popularity before purchasing new components.” She alsorelated challenges that she encountered during that first summer. “One downside of the project isthat there wasn’t a schedule for us to follow, so it was hard to keep track of where we were in theproject or how close we were to the finish line. To cope with this, I kept in mind the goal ofmaking a solar tracking controller, discussing next steps with Student 2 to move forward to ourgoal.”Student 2 provided us with the following reflection:“I worked on the SURP project the summer after my first year, so I had not previously had muchexperience working on a larger

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Aman Luthra, University of Georgia; Tom Lawrence P.E., University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the experiment and collecting pertinent materials.The second semester focused on conducting the experiment and analyzing data. The lastsemester focused on an economic analysis as well as reflections, drawing conclusions, andapplications.Motivation In 1950, the global atmospheric CO2 concentration reached over 300 parts per million,the highest on record at the time. Since then, the concentration has surpassed 400 parts permillion and is continuing to increase [2]. Because of increasing CO2 emissions, as well as thoseof other greenhouse gases, climate change continues to drive major environmental issuesincluding rising sea levels, more destructive hurricanes, and more prolonged droughts [2]. Onemajor contributor to the increase in

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Pragya Niraula, Oklahoma State University; Amrit Sunil Chugani, Oklahoma State University; Nilesh Anil Baraskar, Oklahoma State University; Anusha Sunil Saraf, Oklahoma State University; Michael L. McCombs, Oklahoma State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

officially began in Guthrie on Christmas Eve 1890 in the McKennon Opera House whenTerritorial Governor George W. Steele signed legislation providing for the establishment of anagricultural and mechanical college as well as an agricultural experiment station in PayneCounty, Oklahoma Territory, effective December 25, 1890 [5]. At long last, Stillwater wasdesignated as the location for the college by the designated commission. On May 15, 1957,Oklahoma A&M changed its name Oklahoma State University of Agricultural and AppliedSciences to reflect the broadening scope of curriculum offered. However, the name was quicklyshortened to Oklahoma State University for most purposes, and the "Agricultural & AppliedSciences" name was formally dropped in

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ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference, June 14, 2014,Indianapolis, IN, USA. 3. Next Generation Science Standards, http://www.nextgenscience.org/implementation, accessed on 12/10/2014. 4. F. C. Berry, P. S. DiPiazza and S. L. Sauer, “The future of electrical and computer engineering education," IEEETransaction on Education, Vol. 46, no. 4, pp. 467-476, 2003. 5. G. Gross, G.T. Heydt, P. Sauer P. and V. Vittal, “Some reflections on the status and trends in power engineeringeducation, IERE Workshop: The next generation of power engineers and researchers”, Montreal, Quebec, Canada,10 Oct. 2003. 6. G. Joós, “Training Future Power Engineers”, IEEE Power and Energy, Jan./Feb. 2005, pp 38-47. 7. D. Ray, and F. Wayno, “Collaboration to Facilitate Research and Education in a

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Arash Kialashaki, California State University, Chico

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

steps to address it by improving thesyllabus of their existing courses and adding new courses to their curriculum. In the currentpaper, author recommended introduction to the concept and calculations of four ECMs inEngineering Thermodynamics course. In addition, the author provided a step-by-step proceduremanual for a field trip to the university central utility plant, which is available in manyuniversities across the U.S. A paper-based SET survey was conducted to capture students’attitude regarding self-efficacy using a Likert-type scale from 1 to 5. Based on the SEToutcomes, “My overall knowledge of the subject matter has increased” received a 4.27 out of 5which reflects the effectiveness of the implemented teaching methods discussed

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ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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Joseph C. Rodriguez, United States Coast Guard Academy; Scott C. Pierce, United States Coast Guard Academy; Brennen McCulloch; George McBurney, United States Coast Guard Academy; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

nature of the load and respond by utilizing the appropriate component of the hybrid design. In the future, the controller will no oversupply the load, as can be seen from time 0 - 4.5 s, instead this power will be used to charge the battery. The load of the simulation will also be updated to accurately reflect the transition in demand of the variable load, opposed to the current, instantaneous changes in demand. This poses a future challenge of programming a controller to recognize the changing demands from the load and activate the battery to improve system response. ResultsI. Load Testing Testing the power draw of the trolling motor while testing it at various rpm settings was required to find the maximum power required to power the