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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Paper ID #11860A Two Semester, Multi-Approach Instrumentation Project for MechanicalEngineering StudentsDr. Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus DALE H. LITWHILER is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He re- ceived his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University, and Ph.D. from Lehigh Uni- versity all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Christopher E Hartman, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Christopher Alan Toney II, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ; Ayokunle Adeyemi Akangbe, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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andcontrol the physical world [8, 9] [1, 2] . It is also widely used as an effective educational tool inmany undergraduate engineering courses [10-12]. UMES has an ABET accredited engineeringprogramming with specialization options in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, and computerengineering. All engineering students are required to take Programming Concepts for Engineers(ENGE 170) in freshman/sophomore year and Instrumentation course (ENGE 380) in the junioryear where Arduino microprocessor based programming and instrumentation efforts are introduced.Programming in the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) parallels ‘C’programming language which is emphasized in ENGE 170. One of the components of the ENGE380 course is a team project

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, Federal Aviation Administration-CNI Airway Syatems Engineering Organization; Igor Ilic, University of Central Oklahoma; Jonathan Ryan Adams; Neil Peery, CNI Aviation

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describes how student research and industry projects can benefit through jointuniversity-industry collaboration by introducing new technology for replacing inefficient andoutdated systems and software. This research project involves development of a fullycustomizable, user-defined hardware-software suite for automated signal routing with an openended functionality profile. This intelligent switching system can be customized and employed inany industry where there is a need for programmable, timed, and/or simultaneous routing ofanalog or digital signals between devices. Potential applications of these automated switchingsystems include, but are not limited to: demarcation points, test floors, redundant backupsystems, remote maintenance, etc. This

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Nicholas Tallos, ThermOmegaTech, Inc.

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need for time consuming andexpensive manual balancing procedures and equipment. Therm-Omega-Tech is a majorsupporter for Sam Houston State University (SHSU) whose goal is to extend academic studiesfor future engineering technology students. A group of engineering technology students andresidence life office staff have been challenged with a multi-year instrumentation project. Thestudy started in May 2012 and continues to challenge young minds after multiple phases of theproject have been completed. Students were given multiple tasks to install circuit solver TRVvalves in university dorms to test the valves. The first task was to work with an engineering firmto learn the required design work. After approval of the design work, students worked

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamza Kadir, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Alumni; Md Jubair Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University Calumet; Suraiya Jannat Khan, Purdue University Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Paper ID #11218PROGRAMMING A SIX AXIS MOTOMAN HP3C ROBOT FOR INDUS-TRIAL SORTING APPLICATIONMr. Hamza Kadir, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Alumni Hamza Kadir, M.Sc., currently works as a Controls Engineer in the Packaging Machinery OEM indus- try. He completed his Masters from Purdue University Calumet, majoring in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. He conducted his M.Sc. Directed Project at the Nick and Nancy Wilson Mechatronics En- gineering Technology Laboratory. This project involves integration of modern automation tools for an intelligent part sorting system. He has previously worked with use of

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rizwanul Neyon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Nirjhar Das Sharma, Purdue University Calumet; Priom Chakraborty, Purdue university Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Paper ID #11219Designing of Bottle Washing Machine in Virtual Environment Using the En-hanced Mechatronics System Design MethodologyMr. Rizwanul Neyon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Rizwanul Neyon, M.Sc, has completed his masters from Purdue University Calumet majoring in Mecha- tronics Engineering Technology. In his MS Directed project he worked in a Pick & Place machine where he has integrated a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Human Machine Interface (HMI). He was awarded a graduate assistantship from Purdue University Calumet in 2012. As a graduate assistant in engineering Technology

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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. 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

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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. 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

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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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

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Patrick McGuire P.E., Lafayette College; Jeffrey David Helm, Lafayette College

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well as advises undergraduate students participating in research projects and independent studies. His research interests include column-supported embank- ments, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, and flood protection infrastructure. He is also interested in the application of terrestrial LIDAR to performance monitoring of geotechnical structures.Dr. Jeffrey David Helm, Lafayette College Page 26.1709.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Visualizing soil deformation in the undergraduate classroom using Digital Image Correlation (DIC

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Paper ID #13044RFID Signal Penetration through Particulate SolidsMs. Rekha Gummireddy, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational institutions

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Claire Cynthia Lehman, Bill's Robotic Solution; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University

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Paper ID #11460Introducing Kinematics with Robot Operating System (ROS)Dr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMr. William Lehman, Bill’s Robotic Solution 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. Mr. Lehman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1979 from Catholic University of America.Dr. Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityDr. Mir M Hayder, Savannah

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Kishan Saha, Purdue University Calumet

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Paper ID #11166Application of RFID Technology in Patient Management SystemDr. Lash Mapa, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Zhou Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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been published. Examples include the digitalMichelangelo project that used tracked 3-D scanners to digitize large statues [ 16 ], theviewpoint-based approach of 3-D shape reconstruction using video sequences [17], dense 3-Dreconstruction from unregistered Internet-scale photo collections using appearance-basedclustering techniques [18], surface reconstruction from unorganized 3-D points by solving aspatial Poisson problem [19], and environment and object virtualization using a single 3-D scanner Page 26.1376.4[20,21].There is a body of research focusing on object scanning, and those techniques have been proven tobe suitable for building the

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Hector A. Ochoa, University of Texas, Tyler

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BJTscapable of ±300μA. Currents in the semiconductor device under test are converted to voltagesby means of a transresistance amplifier. This paper will describe the circuit and itsimplementation as well as its curricular integration. Sample results from student work usingthese curve tracers is included.Background and project rationaleA note to the reader: this paper does not contain groundbreaking developments in laboratoryinstrumentation. You will likely be disappointed if you are expecting a technologicalbreakthrough, a tour de force that sweeps aside long-established paradigms in the undergraduateelectronics laboratory. But if you are looking for a simple way to display the IV characteristicsof basic semiconductor devices—if your expectations are

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aidan F. Browne, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Competition. He has worked for United Technologies (Hamilton Sundstrand) and General Dynamics on numerous projects including International Space Station Life Support, Joint Strike Fighter Propulsion Control Systems and U.S. Army Biodefense. He received his B.S. from Vanderbilt University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Browne serves as the Chair of the Engineering Technology Division of the Southeastern Section of ASEE; he also does extensive volunteer work for the FIRST Foundation (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).Mr. David George Vutetakis Jr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Mr. Vutetakis is a graduate student at The University of