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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

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Suzanne Keilson, Loyola University Maryland

engineeringeducation. There is the pioneering example of engineering projects in community service(EPICS) which comes from Purdue University [1]. EPICS programs aimed to provide theircommunity with technical expertise that they might not have themselves or have access to. Thisallows the community organization an opportunity to achieve some of their goals. On the otherside, the service-learning experience can expand and broaden the experience and thinking ofstudents, in this case, undergraduate engineering students. This author’s own understanding ofan ideal for service learning is that it meets the learning aims of a course and the students in thatcourse by allowing them to engage their learning in ‘real life’ and thereby a more complex andnuanced environment

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Noah Scott Hancock, Ohio Northern University; Shaheed H Khan; Kelvin J Watson

determine the height of the water and the Pi has beenOur solution needs to measure the height and rate of able to perform the needed computationsincrease of the water Further tests have added the humidity sensors as aOur solution needs to take proactive measures to prevent redundancy to the ultrasonic sensorfloodingOur solution needs to have a mobile app which can giveinformation about current status of system Figure 1: Picture

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Jennifer Kadlowec, Baldwin Wallace University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University; Anu Osta, Rowan University

outcomesand their relation to ABET outcomes are presented. Student and faculty feedback andrecommendations for improvement will also be reviewed.Introduction and BackgroundIn recent years, engineering education courses and curriculum have seen a rise of entrepreneurialmindset (EM) in addition to problem-based and project-based learning of technical skills. TheKern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) has been a catalyst for many of these efforts[1]. Projects and modules that infuse entrepreneurial mindset have been implemented acrossvarious engineering disciplines. Recently in Mechanical Engineering, faculty are incorporatingEM into specific courses in the curriculum such as Mechanics of Materials [2], Thermodynamics[3], Manufacturing [4], and

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

required courses toprepare them for the life that they will lead in the outside world, but there are other things thatwe need to address and remind them of on their education.As one looks at one’s engineering curriculum, one notices similarities with multitudes of otherprograms across the country and the globe. Engineering prep courses merge with statics anddynamics; Calc 1 flows into Calc 2 and 3 and 4; Students learn design, controls, vibrations, heattransfer, and fluids. They finish their courses and they graduate as competent mechanicalEngineers. This is all well and good, but the obligations of living in the real world tend to drawour students into other pursuits that require additional foundations in their education. In the year2000 we saw

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

students to be able to perform complicated control analysis without highlyadvanced mathematical skills. The approach also eliminates the need for setting up physicalcontrols laboratories that are impractical under the Covid-19 restriction.Technical discussion:Figure 1 is a graphical representation for a single degree of freedom vibrating system. Figure 1: Graphical representation of a single degree of freedom vibrating systemThe equation of a single degree of freedom vibrating system is shown in equation (1). m d2X / dt2 + C dX / dt + KX = F (1)Equations (2) through (9) are the numerical solution of equation (1), where “h” is the timeincrement and the subscripts are the steps in

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

accompanying lab theauthor has taught.Nomenclature:c: Damping CoefficientE: Modulus of ElasticityI: Moment of Inertiak: StiffnessL: Lengthm: MassP: LoadS: Used in Laplace Transform formulationt: TimeW: Uniformly Distributed LoadX: DisplacementXi: Input DisplacementXO: Output DisplacementΔ: DisplacementDeveloping physical models of more complex systems by analogy with standard singledegree of freedom vibrating system:In this section the transfer function based formulation of a forced vibration system is developedand the application of the mathematical formulation to physical systems is described.The Laplace transform formulation of a forced vibration system is developed by studying avehicle suspension system. Figure 1 illustrates a vehicle suspension

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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David T Delisle, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University

will be built as  an extension of the existing systems on the chassis.  This paper will focus on the initial design considerations and process for converting the original  golf cart into a remote-controlled transportation system. Derived work will be used for testing  digital control of the golf cart’s steering, brake and acceleration systems. Challenges and design  constraints the project group encounters will be detailed below.   1. Introduction    The intention of this project is to mount peripheral sensors and integrate control systems onto an  electric golf cart. The ultimate goal is to produce a level four autonomous transportation system,  defined by SAE [1], at Eastern Michigan University’s campus. A Club Car Golf Car [2

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Molly Elizabeth Burke, Gannon University; Sydney Tate Hanratty; Lydia Nemeth, Gannon University; Kaylee Grace Hatfield, Gannon University; Daniel Noah Hughes; Jacob Dominic Rudy; Morgan Louise Schreck, Gannon University; Nikoly Dos Santos, Gannon University

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UniversityMs. Nikoly Dos Santos, Gannon University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Design and Construction of a Buoy to Extend Data Collection Period in Lake Erie 1 2&5 4 3 3 3 5 1 Molly Burke , Nikoly Dos Santos , Sydney Hanratty , Kaylee Hatfield , Daniel Hughes , Lydia Nemeth , Jacob Rudy , Morgan Schreck

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Harrison Heinig; Kyle Hohman; Derek Ritterbusch; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Tyler Joseph Horne

Northern University Ada, OH 45810 Ada, OH 45810 Ada, OH 45810 h-heinig.1@onu.edu k-hohman@onu.edu t-horne@onu.edu Derek Ritterbusch Stephany Coffman-Wolph Heath LeBlanc Computer Engineering ECCS Department ECCS Department Undergraduate Student Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 45810 Ada, OH 45810 Ada, OH 45810 s-coffman-wolph@onu.edu h-leblanc@onu.edu d-ritterbusch@onu.edu1. IntroductionThis paper will describe a senior capstone project to create a digital

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

isbelieved that this is a good choice today. Fig. 1 – Configuration Page of TIA Portal - SiemensWhy this model? Specifically they are from the world’s leading PLC vendor and come at anextremely attractive cost, approximately $200/each in bundles of 6. The TIA software isincluded so all that is needed in addition is a 24 V power supply.The Allen-Bradley Compact Processor L30ERM may be used in a number of these labs. Also,the Allen-Bradley Compact Processor L16ER is used. The L30 ERM requires I/O be added withadditional cards while the L16ER has 16 DI and 16 DO built into the processor.Screens displayed on the computer for operator or student input are also required. These screensare displayed on the same screen used to program

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Sabrina Martin, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

. As this is a work in progress, future consideration willinclude CAD drawing, prototyping, and testing. The authors will discuss how the researchproject focused on each component of experiential learning: 1) experiencing, 2) reflection and 3)application. This work will also discuss the preliminary findings of a questionnaire used to guidethe student’s direction during the initial portion of the application phase.IntroductionInnovating new energy harvesting techniques that do not rely on fossil fuels is a critical steptowards expanding sustainable infrastructure and fighting the effects of climate change. The YaleProgram for Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) conducted a survey with Climate Nexusand the George Mason University Center for

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Clara Almeter, Gannon University

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; John B. Napp, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo

to use their information literacy skills to identify relevant engineering codesand standards, such those of the ASHRAE. The project goals align with the new ABET Criterion3 (student outcomes, SLO 1 to 5) and Criterion 5 (curriculum, content C, D and E). Benefits,limitations, and future directions are also discussed. 1. Introduction:Information LiteracyInformation literacy plays an important part of undergraduate education. The Framework forInformation Literacy [1] opened the way for librarians and undergraduate faculty to collaborate onpedagogical research, to (re)design assignments and courses, and to connect information literacywith undergraduate curricula and student success initiatives.Librarians, in collaboration with the

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Niklas Cyril Bitters, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

replace the need for humans to perform certain repetitive tasks. Theindustries which already use AI include health care, retail, manufacturing, and banking.The adoption of an integrated project platform, henceforth labeled IPP, by the Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECE) program at Gannon University, Erie, PA is viewed as an effectiveapproach to strengthen and broaden the education of the ECE student [1]. Specifically, theappropriate choice of the platform can accomplish the following.Broad goals • Train the student to think and work like an engineer - emphasize concept to design across the curriculum - create the environment for goal-oriented and self-directed learning • Shape the student into a ‘successful engineering

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Sharan Kalwani, IEEE; Subramaniam Ganesan, Oakland University

is software with source code that anyone can view, download, modify,improve and use. Its authors make its source code available to others who would like to view thatcode, copy it, learn from it, alter it, or share it. LibreOffice, the GNU Image ManipulationProgram (GIMP) and most famous of all – Linux, are all examples of open source software. Justlike Open source software (OSS), Open source hardware uses licenses. A majority of these licensesare based on existing OSS licenses. Some of the widely used licenses for Open source hardwareinclude the TAPR Open Hardware License, Balloon Open Hardware License and the HardwareDesign Public License [1].There are a number of Open source hardware design available and many are not known to

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Steven T Rowland; Michael William Eckels; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

to incorporate modern technologies in their courses, classrooms, andengineering laboratories. The engineering students who enroll at these universities expect to beeducated and trained with the latest industry-approved tools and technologies to functioneffectively in the engineering industry. In recent years, the internet-of-things (IoT) [1]-[5] hasburgeoned at astounding rates. The IoT describes the network of physical devices and machines,loosely labeled "Things" to the internet. These devices are embedded with sensors, software, andmicrocontrollers to connect and exchange data with the other devices and/or systems of devicesover the internet. The devices can span the gamut of basic household appliances to complexindustrial tools and

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Diwakar K C, The University of Toledo; Harish Dangi, NEA Engineering Company Ltd; M. Wasif Naqvi, Michigan State University; Liangbo Hu, University of Toledo

; basal friction.IntroductionThe collision of Indian plate and Eurasian plate has formed Himalayas in Asia. Active platetectonics causes the instability to the mountains of Himalayas. Rugged topography, weak andcomplex geological structures, fragile soil, seismic activities, high-intensity rain render thesemountains susceptible to landslide/debris flows [1]. In Nepal, which is in the central Himalayas,natural disasters and mass wasting phenomenon like landslides/ debris flows, avalanches, Glacierlake outburst flood (GLOF), mudflows, earthquake and earthquake-triggered landslides arecommon [2-4].Naturally, landslides/debris flows can be triggered by water, volcanoes, earthquakes and theircauses depend on underlying geology, soil type, and land use

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; William Sierzputowski, Ohio Northern University

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Future Iterations 1. Demonstrate basic 3D modeling  Slicing • Provide data table template. Students struggle to create • Design, create, test, and analyze small-scale wind  3D printing their own two-dimensional data tables like this… turbines across 3 independent variables (4 weeks) 2. Execute a test plan & record data • Tools utilized… 3. Present data (tables, scatter charts, photos) 4. Use math modeling to justify

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Molu O Olumolade, Central Michigan University

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differentstyles may have different accessibility issues, we focused our project on the use of a standard,self-propelled wheelchair, as this is probably the most common type used by individuals.DESINGS AND EXPLANATIONS/JUSTIFICATONS:Design of the chair: Having proper design of the wheelchair can minimize the physical stressplaced on the user by providing appropriate ergonomic positioning of the body. Figure 1accesses the dimensions suggested by the American Disability Act (ADA) for making thewheelchair more user-friendly. Figure 1: Dimensions for Adult-sized wheel chair (ADA) Size/measurements o measure the length from elbow to palm for the armrests o measure from waist to the point you want the backrest to end

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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James D. Kaul, Marshall University CCSE; Gregory Dovel Weed; Jared Cunningham; Imtiaz Ahmed; Wook-Sung Yoo, Marshall University

, Adaptive Solar Tracking, Data Communication, Machine LearningIntroductionLithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries have revolutionized electrical storage technology. They arelighter than traditional alkaline batteries, provide more charge/discharge cycles, last longerbefore failure, and among several other benefits they do not carry the same corrosion andenvironmental concerns as alkaline batteries do.1 However, despite that fact that LiPo priceshave fallen significantly over the past 10 years these batteries still come at a price premium overtheir traditional counterparts. To further complicate the matter, there is very little capacity for therecycling or handling of LiPo batteries, with only 5% of used batteries being recycled in 2020.2With the added

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

example:Figure 1 shows a deformed spring. [1] Figure 1: A one dimensional deformed springIn figure 1, 𝑑1x is the displacement at node 1, and 𝑑2x is the displacement at node 2 and L is theoriginal length of the spring.Stiffness matrix for the spring of figure 1 is shown in equation (1). In equation (1), K is thespring stiffness and “[K spring]” is the stiffness matrix for the spring where the spring ismodeled as a finite element. [1] 𝐾 −𝐾 [𝐾 𝑠𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔] = [ ] (1) −𝐾 𝐾Equation (2) is the force-displacement matrix for spring of figure 1. In

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Uchenna Asogwa, The University of Toledo; Timothy Ryan Duckett, The University of Toledo; Matthew W Liberatore, The University of Toledo

, 2021Student Problem Solving on Textbook and YouTube Problems Pertaining to Vapor-Liquid EquilibriumUchenna Asogwa1, T. Ryan Duckett2, Amanda P. Malefyt3, Lindsey Stevens1, Gale Mentzer2 andMatthew W. Liberatore1(1) Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH(2) Acumen Research and Evaluation, Toledo, OH(3) Dr. John J. McKetta Dept. of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, Trine University, Angola,INEmail: uchenna.asogwa@rockets.utoledo.edu, timothy.duckett@rockets.utoledo.edu,malefyta@trine.edu, lindseystevens2016@gmail.com, gmentzer@acumenresearcheval.com,matthew.liberatore@utoledo.eduAbstractFaculty often utilize

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Drew Battison, Ohio Northern University; Adam Cook, Ohio Northern University; Mason Williams, Ohio Northern University

prototype usingRaspberry Pis. After applying evaluation metrics, we decided to continue our project usingviable solution 3. To create this viable solution, hardware components were purchased andintegrated with a server and database. The hardware includes Raspberry Pis, identification cards,RFID readers, door locks, and power supplies. The software is being completed by our teamusing a LAMP Stack(Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP), including the server, database, andwebpages. The hardware and software will then be linked over a local network, creating aprototype time-based door access system for Ohio Northern University's Engineering Building.1. Introduction As a capstone senior design project, our team was tasked with improving Ohio

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2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Mario G Perhinschi, West Virginia University

for unmanned aerial vehicles, and development of advanced simulation environments for aerospace and mechanical engineering teaching and research. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Undergraduate Area of Emphasis in Unmanned Aerial Systems1. IntroductionAutonomous intelligent robots and, in particular, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) [1] representa rapidly growing area within the 4th industrial revolution [2]. The complexity and sophisticationof the field create specific challenges for the engineering educational system. They are revolvingaround the critical need for interdisciplinarity, adaptability, and cybernetics skills [2-4].An area of emphasis (AoE

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Luo Li, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and mate- rials science. He has taught classes in Dynamics, Materials Science, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity and Numerical Methods. For many years now, he has engaged himself in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and published several papers in the engineering education field. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 The Stress Field of a Rectangular Dislocation Loop Luo Li

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Ronald E. Barr P.E., University of Texas at Austin

Paper ID #35082A Cornerstone Course for Engineering Education: The Design GraphicsCollaboratoryDr. Ronald E. Barr P.E., University of Texas at Austin American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX A Cornerstone Course for Engineering Education: The Design Graphics Collaboratory Ronald E. Barr Mechanical Engineering Department

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session XXXX A Mini-Maker Faire via Zoom AbstractMaker Culture can be used in Engineering Technology programs to enhance student learning. Oneof the major activities in the implementation of Maker Culture is holding a Mini-Maker Faire at theend of the semester for students to show their designs of products. Student teams are supposed to dodemonstrations and presentations in the Min-Maker Faire. Covid-19 presented a challenge for theimplementation of Maker Culture in the Electronic

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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where I met my wife, I led Bugle Rank #7 in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band (Class of ’86 Whoop!), and dove into Telecom Engineering. Once in Telecom, my learning continued at MCI, Vartec, and Charter. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Session 35081 A Pre-Baccalaureate Engineering Course for the Road Ahead Randy Brooks First-Year Engineering Texas A&M University

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Carolyn Fulton, Schreiner University; Brian P. Bernard, Schreiner University; Brian P. Mann, Duke University

increase in small electrical devices deployed for monitoring and othersimilar uses. When in cities or accessible areas, even if permanent connection to the electrical gridisn’t possible, battery power is a feasible alternative. However in remote locations, periodic batteryreplacement would be overly burdensome and so renewable resources are required. Vibration energyharvesting can be one such method for renewable energy in suitable environments. Common examplesof mechanisms utilized for this intent includes variable capacitance, electromagnetic induction, andpiezoelectricity [1]. Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX Copyright