Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Anan Ismail Ayyad

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Instrumentation

performed many private and government projects. Dr. Fathizadeh has published numerous journal, conference and technical articles. He has been instrumental figure in establishing mechatronic engineering technology at Purdue University Northwest. His areas of interests are, control systems, power systems, power electronics, energy, and system integration. Dr. Fathizadeh is a registered professional engineer in the State of Illinois.Anan Ismail Ayyad c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Students’ Participation to Improve Formula SAE CarAbstractFormula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) competition provides opportunity for studentsto enhance their engineering design and

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University

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Instrumentation

build bio-mimicked layered composites. Labview™ virtualinstruments (VIs) were developed to guide the robots, to actuate injectors, and to analyzeimages. The implications of this work for the projects assigned at the undergraduate levelas well as students’ capstone project will also be discussed.IntroductionIn the aftermath of the major disasters that claimed human lives and caused extensivefinancial losses, it is necessary to develop materials that resistant to powerful forces ofnature. Most buildings, especially in the third world countries are built from manuallylaid clay bricks (unfired or fired) in layered structures with mud or gypsum mortarinterlayers. In the event of an earthquake or other disasters that exert dynamic shearforces on

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Mike Englert, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; cody ross, TAMUCC

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Instrumentation

userin operating the boat wirelessly through a laptop. The system provides information tofacilitate tracking and controlling the boat when it is not easily seen by the operator. Theselected compass, Dinsmore R1655 analog compass sensor, was used in conjunction ofan 8051 microcontroller to provide the necessary data. The system was able to read ananalog value from the sensor and convert it to digital direction. The paper will describethe system design and present test results.IntroductionDuring the design and construction phase of a remotely operated vessel (ROV), it wasdetermined that a compass onboard would benefit the project by providing usefuldirectional information. As a result, an analog sensor, a Dinsmore R1655 analogcompass, was selected

Conference Session

Instrumentation Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trieu V. Phung, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Instrumentation

non-linear and interactive process have been developed and compared to experimentaldata. Furthermore, this experimental study entails and discusses the design of the twin tankprocess and associated instrumentation, real time data acquisition and control in LabView,process modeling, controller design, and evaluation of the performance of different controlstructures in a closed loop manner. 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. Studentexperiences are summarized and the need for effective project management methods isemphasized. I. Process DescriptionThe process

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Kevin E Horecky

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Instrumentation

. During last twenty years the company performed many private and government projects. Dr. Fathizadeh has published numerous journal, conference and technical articles. He has been instrumental figure in establishing mechatronic engineering technology at Purdue University Calumet. His areas of interests are, control systems, power systems, power electronics, energy, and system integration. Dr. Fathizadeh is a registered professional engineer in the State of Illinois.Mr. Kevin E Horecky I was born and raised in St. John, IN. Growing up in regards to boredom or video games my father always said, ”Our garage has every tool known to man.” This really set me on the right path at an early age. I was always tinkering with

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; mao ye

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Instrumentation

technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling of semiconductor devices and sensors, and electronic instrumenta- tion and measurement.Mr. mao ye Mao Ye is an electrical engineering student at the University of Southern Maine, and an equipment engi- neering intern at Texas Instrument, South Portland, Maine. He also worked at Iberdrola Energy Project as a project assessment engineering intern. Prior to attending the University of Southern Maine, he served in the United States Marine Corps as communications chief. His area of interests are microelectronics, Instrumentation, software development, and automation design. c American Society for

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

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Instrumentation

Level Instrument in a Sports Drink BottleAbstractStudents in a mechanical engineering program are given the task of converting parts from asports drink bottle into a capacitive fluid level probe. The project begins in a third-yearinstrumentation course when student teams develop a prototype instrument design. During asubsequent computer data acquisition and control course, the students use their prototype withthe addition of an embedded processor (microcontroller) to create a “smart” instrument. Thestudents are given loose specifications for the design of their fluid level probe. The specificationshave enough freedom to allow for creative variation in designs but key factors are tightly definedsuch that the performance of all of the designs can

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Tanima Zaman, Ivy Tech Community College, Northwest

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Instrumentation

- ious capacities. He served as chair of manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He authored more than 25 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009 he as PI received NSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Fa- cility. In 2010 he as Co-PI received NSF-ATE grant entitled Meeting Workforce Needs for Mechatronics Technicians. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His interests are in the area of industrial

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Instrumentation

. He has worked in the vibration test and measurement industry helping to drive new technologies to market and working with industry to meet their emerging needs. He is currently a Professor at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo in the Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching dynamics, vibrations and controls. He is involved in several undergraduate and master’s level multidisciplinary projects and interested in engineer- ing education research. Page 26.798.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 From ‘system modeling’ to

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University

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Instrumentation

extracurricular activities, not just instruction in academic subjects. Formal education is consuming a smaller percentage of their time. Additionally, project-based courses require a great deal of out-of-class team meeting time, often late at night. • A Shortage of Hands-on Exploration: Pre-exposure to technical concepts is far less uniform among students from increasingly diverse educational and cultural backgrounds than it was a decade ago. Gone are the days when the majority of STEM-inclined students Page 12.862.3 were ham radio operators, played with Erector/LEGO sets and had tinkered extensively

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Instrumentation

Instrumentation CourseFieldwork reported here was conducted with appropriate social distancing and safety protocols.The undergraduate student assistants readily acknowledged the relevance of the experience withthe course material. The campus administration decided to advance the semester by two weeks dueto the pandemic so that the semester did not stretch beyond the Thanksgiving holidays andencouraged faculty to offer all courses remotely. Instrumentation, as well as other courses offeredby the primary author, were taught remotely using the Blackboard Learning Management System(LMS). The cloud connectivity of the wireless solar-powered soil moisture sensor network allowedthe author to demonstrate project results to all the students in the Instrumentation

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Tom Ogonek Ogonek, Northern Kentucky University; Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University

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Instrumentation

. Crack was also observed to initiate at one side andpropagate to the other side (Figure 5-a). Crack branching, as well as multiple cracks wereobserved. One instance of crack bridging is seen in Figure 5(b). (a) (b) Figure 4 - Fracture of the monolithic and composite structures: (a) Monolithic, (b) QG: concrete with Gorilla GlueEducational ImplicationsThe Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MMET) courses taught atNorthern Kentucky University include EGT-116: Introduction to Materials and ManufacturingProcesses, EGT-261: Engineering Materials, EGT-317: Senior Research in Technology andEGT-417: Senior Design Project. All deal with materials and manufacturing. Other

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Instrumentation

the instruction in dc/dc converters with a practical piece of hardware, requiring study Page 26.1581.2of the behaviors of the boost converter, a knowledge of its characteristic current and voltagewaveforms, and an understanding of how the converter’s control system works. The MintyBoost® kit teaches soldering and gives an understanding of the basic operation of a boostconverter while having fun with an open-source project.1 The board’s layout does not lend itselfto easy measurement of things electrical by a junior undergraduate electrical engineering student.Yet, making measurements presents an interesting and realizable instrumentation

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Mao Ye, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

including I.C. design, MEMS and semiconductor technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling of semiconductor devices and sensors, and electronic instrumenta- tion and measurement. He can be reached at guvench@usm.maine.edu.Mr. Mao Ye, University of Southern Maine Mao Ye is an electrical engineering student at the University of Southern Maine, and an equipment engi- neering intern at Texas Instrument, South Portland, Maine. He also worked at Iberdrola Energy Project as a project assessment engineering intern. Prior to attending the University of Southern Maine, he served in the United States Marine Corps as communications chief. His area of interests are microelectronics

Conference Session

Computer-based Measurements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Harika Kuppuru P.E., Sonoma State University; Swathi Matsa, Sonoma State University

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Instrumentation

understanding of the topic 4.In this project we report on development of a remote laboratory platform that allows students tologin and complete different lab experiments in fiber optics and optical communications.Generally, performing such experiments are expensive and require costly instruments. Our setupoffers remote access to state-of-the-art optical test equipment. Thus, without having to bephysically present, students can remotely receive hands-on training in selected areas in opticalcommunications, such as learning about eye-diagram, bit-error test, and signal dispersion andattenuation in fiber optics.2. BackgroundOnline and web-based learning continue to expand, thanks to advances in computer,communication technologies, and interactive

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solutions

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #9278Electric Circuit Analysis in MATLAB and SimulinkDr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityMr. William Lehman, Bill’s Robotic Solutions William Lehman is President of Bill’s Robotic Solutions which he started in July of 2013. He has had over twenty years of experience in software and hardware development. He has worked on numerous projects in digital communication systems, robotics, and aerospace applications. For the past seven years he has taught technology education mainly at the high school level. Mr. Lehman received his Bachelor of Science degree in

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Robert Alfaro

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #7789Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, PomonaRobert Alfaro Page 23.263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Building Wireless Sensor Networks with ZigbeeThe microprocessor sequence courses are among the important and challenging courses thatstudents take in the electronics, computer, and biomedical engineering curriculum; these coursesalso lay the foundation for capstone senior projects. The practical, but abstract, programmingconcepts in embedded

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Instrumentation

energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. As mentionedearlier, sensor networks are an enabling technology for many applications that can increaseenergy efficiency. The Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability (OE) has $4.5 billiondollars for Smart Grid and efficient energy transmission projects. Sensor network technology isthe enabling technology for the Smart Grid. The DOE has already called for proposals from theelectrical power distribution industry to begin the long needed up-grade of the aging electricalgrid infrastructure in the United States. Recently, matching funds in the amount of $3.4 billiondollars were awarded to approximately 100 Smart Grid Investment Grant applicants by OE2.Some in this industry have termed

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jumoke O. Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Instrumentation

outlines many of the practices that aregenerally accepted for teaching engineering courses and includes some items that are critical foran online student’s success [13]. Finally, we use the Adobe ConnectTM software to allow onlinestudents to demonstrate their projects and laboratory assignments to their instructors fromanother location. The results of our implementation of 10 laboratory experiments in twosophomore level ECE courses completely online are discussed in the rest of the paper.Online Course development The development of the two online ECE courses discussed in this paper started about 10years ago with the addition of web-based course supplements for the regular courses. The web-based course supplements consisted of additional

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

labactivities using a software package, called Automation Studio. This is the first phase of a two-phase project which will eventually include measurement within the circuit by replacing regularcylinders with position feedback ones that send cylinders feedback to a software program. Thescope of the paper is on the first phase of the project, however. Furthermore, due to the currenttrend in industry, in terms of more emphasis on mechatronics, both phases of the project will beon enhancing the lab activities of pneumatic circuits.Current pneumatic labThe pneumatic lab, which is still in development phase, includes 6 trainers. One of the trainers ispartially ready on which students can perform three labs. The pneumatic equipment were allprovided by Bimba

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University Northwest; Mohammad A. Zahraee P.E., Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

, Argonne, IL in developing direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in several direct computer control and wireless process control related research projects. His current interests are in the area of packaging machinery system design & control, industrial transducers, industrial process control systems, modeling and simulation of Mechatronics devices and systems in virtual environment, programmable logic controllers, programmable logic devices, renewable energy related projects, wireless controls, statistical process control, computer aided design and fabrication of printed circuit board.Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee P.E., Purdue University Northwest Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee is

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Jeffrey ZurSchmiede, Federal Screw Works; Jeffrey Ward, Grand Valley State University

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #13796Design of a Modular Cloud Storage Gaging System for Automotive Manufac-turingMr. Mark Jeffrey ZurSchmiede, Federal Screw Works I am a Computer Engineering Graduate Student at Grand Valley State University and a practicing software engineer at Federal Screw Works. I spent the first four years of my career designing embedded software for the Aerospace and Medical industries and took a new job at an Automotive manufacturing facility. This latest project seeks to merge the automotive manufacturing world with embedded systems world by designing custom gaging solutions for the companies automotive parts.Dr. Jeffrey

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamala Mahanta, State University of New York, Oneonta

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Instrumentation

equipment on the grant for LG beamshave made this feasibility study a successful venture that leads to future possibilities worthpursuing. An educational outcome of this project has been undergraduate student research8and contribution to a DOE/NYNBIT summer camp organized by SUNY Institute ofTechnology on the foundations of nanotechnology for selected high school seniors andteachers10.IntroductionLimits of shrinking devicesThe serious limitations experienced in the miniaturization of devices with the current-switchparadigm of turning the current “on” and “off” giving binary digits 0 and 1 include theinability to turn the current on and off cleanly, needing longer time to charge the interconnectlines between devices, presence of large statistical

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Abdulla Mohamed Baobeid, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Instrumentation

&M University at Qatar Yasser Al-Hamidi is currently working as a Laboratory Manager in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He is specialized in instrumentation, controls and automation. He worked as a Lab Engineer in the College of Engineering, University of Sharjah before joining TAMUQ. His other experiences include Laboratory Supervisor/Network Administrator at Ajman University of Sci- ence and Technology (Al Ain Campus), Maintenance Engineer at AGRINCO, Electrical Engineer at Min- istry of Culture (National Theater Project, Damascus). Yasser’s professional interests include precision mechatronics, real-time control systems design, networked control systems.Mr. Abdulla

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohit Raj Verma, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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activities that have allowed him to enhance his skills. Specific to engineering, through his academic project work he have developed abilities in 3-D design and modeling, an understanding of materials and mechanics, and have practiced in different manufacturing technologies. In his Machine Design and Fluid Mechanics course, he along with his teammates created a hydro-controlled arm. He also developed a strong interpersonal and communication skills. Throughout all of his experiences, he has used his dedication to efficient and creative problem solving and his ability to prioritize and manage competing demands to positive ends. He is very eager to apply his engineering knowledge and skills to respective organization or

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Graham Harrison, EIT, Elizabeth City State University; Mark Vincent Long, Elizabeth City State University

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Instrumentation

real-world application of this project. The aircrew needs the ability to understand and recognize themechanical properties of the aircraft components in real time. The proposed method will providethe mechanical properties of the part within a single Excel file. This is similar to the informationthat a laptop mounted within the cabin of the aircraft, known as a “tough book,” delivers. Thisinformation is in turn used for critical decisions in any air missions.IntroductionThe use of sensors mounted on critical aircraft components has proved to be a reliable methodfor Structure Health Monitoring (SHM). The main focus of utilizing sensors in SHM is tomaximize the chance of detecting system failure or potential damage with a limited number ofsensors

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Sandeep Bharti, Purdue University ; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

]. Therefore, in a view of above-mentioned facts, the research work was undertaken tofind the best probability and application of robotics that can be programmed with a simulationsoftware referred as VC simulation software which could result in efficiently teaching theprogramming industrial robotics course virtually and also providing a meaningful return oninvestment for many types of automation projects by saving time, improving productivity, andhelping manufacturers to identify opportunities for cost savings. Accordingly, incorporating Visual Components simulation software for teaching theprogramming industrial robotics course is considered utmost important as the students canlearn and understand all the manufacturing challenges and methods

Conference Session

New Instrumentation Ideas

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hergert, Miami University

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Instrumentation

video or video streaming and are connected to an http stack. The equipment typically includes HVAC trainers, conveyors, wind tunnels, and fluid trainers. F. Laboratories in Vans Driven to Distance Sites. This equipment is driven to the distance sites. Some community colleges use vans to teach labs at distance sites. The problem with this method is that it allows access to equipment for a limited time, making it difficult to accomplish more than competency based tasks. The California Distance Learning Project states that these types of mobile labs are becoming less popular as distributed learning increases. 3 G. Smaller Portable

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Claudio Olmi, University of Houston; Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

Ingerman Å. “Lab on the Web – Looking at Different Ways of Experiencing Electronic Experiments,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 2006, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 308-314.8. Mo, Y.L. and Song, G., “A Smart Model Building for Teaching Structures, Dynamics, and Control Related Courses.” NSF Project Report, 2005.9. Nedic, Z., Machotka, J and Nafalski, A. "Remote Laboratories vs. Virtual and Real Laboratories,” Proceedings of the 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Nov. 5-8, 2004, Boulder, Colorado. Page 12.677.1610. Patrascoiu, N. “Modeling and Simulation of the DC Motor Using MatLab and LabView

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Lloyd, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

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Instrumentation

Electronics began workingon the X10 project (the project was their tenth project).2 Using Power Line Carrier Technology,or PLC, this technique is easy to implement for the installer, but the reliability of the system isoften much less than desired. In recent years wired and wireless devices have been developed tocompete with the X10 lineup, many with little success.Reinventing Home AutomationThe proposed home automation system is comprised of modules: a Master Control Module(MCM), one or more General Purpose Input Modules (GPIMs), one or more User Input Module(UIMs), and one or more Lighting Control Modules (LCMs). A programming module is alsoavailable which allows for plug-in firmware upgrades from a PC. An example of all modulesinterconnected is