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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simin Hall, College of Engineering at Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech; Sam Conn, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

” work/study situation; therefore, it makes sense to makecourses available to these students.However, there are disadvantages associated with online learning few of which are: (a) in thecomputer-mediated learning social presence consisting of vocal tones and/or facial expressionmay be reduced, therefore, the instructors have to rely on students to communicate his/herchallenge in learning the material, (b) online learning requires students to exhibit higher level ofself-regulated behavior than the students in a traditional classroom setting, and (c) currentpopulations taking these online courses consist of traditional undergraduates who typicallyrequire and expect more structure and instruction2.Social cognitive theories posit that it is possible

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

areas such as space and human body. A challenge facing TEGs is their low efficiencydue to obtaining their energy from low energy sources such as waste heat and a low figure ofmerit (ZT) that enable conversion of heat into electricity1. , where T is the absolutetemperature, s is Seebeck coefficient, is electrical conductivity, and k is thermal conductivity.In power generation, the Seebeck effect enables the direct conversion between heat and electricenergy streams. Heating one end of the unit cell while holding the other end cooler induceselectromotive force within the material and may be harnessed for electrical power2. In Figure 1,two dissimilar semiconductors A and B are connected electrically in series but thermally inparallel with

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israel Urieli, Ohio University-Athens

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Mechanical Engineering

, accessed 2008/9.8. SHERHPA (Sustainable Heat and Energy Research for Heat Pump Applications), Europe, http://sherhpa.fiz-karlsruhe.de/, accessed 2008/9.9. IEA Heatpump Programme -Annex 28, Norway, http://www.annex28.net/norway.htm, accessed 2008/9.10. Private communication with R. Unger, engineer in charge of linear refrigerator compressor development, during a student tour of Sunpower Inc., Athens, Ohio, October 2005, http://www.sunpower.com/.11. Wood, B. D. “Applications of Thermodynamics”, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1969, pp182 - 185.12. El-Shaarawi, M. “On the Psychrometric Chart”, ASHRAE Transactions, Paper #3736, Vol. 100, Part 1, 1994, pp11 – 20, http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/ME/magedas.13. Bayless, D. J

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Greg Payne, Kansas State University; Trevor Heitman, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1803: THE AERODYNAMICS OF THE PITOT-STATIC TUBE AND ITSCURRENT ROLE IN NON-IDEAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONSB. Terry Beck, Kansas State University B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University Terry Beck is a Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University (KSU) and teaches courses in the fluid and thermal sciences. He conducts research in the development and application of optical measurement techniques, including laser velocimetry and laser-based diagnostic testing for industrial applications. Dr. Beck received his B.S. (1971), M.S. (1974), and Ph.D. (1978) degrees in mechanical engineering from Oakland University.Greg Payne, Kansas State University Greg

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Patterson, San Diego State University; Christopher Paolini, San Diego State University; Subrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University

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(ICCHMT), Guangzhou, China, May 18–21, 2009, pp. 413-418. [5] S. Gordon, F. J. Zeleznik, and V. N. Huff, "A General Method for Automatic Computation of Equilibrium Compositions and Theoretical Rocket Performance of Propellants," NASA, TN D-132, October 1959. [6] B. J. McBride and S. Gordon, "FORTRAN IV Program for Calculation of Thermodynamic Data," NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, NASA TN-D 4097, 1967. [7] S. Gordon and B. J. McBride, "Computer Program for Computation of Complex Chemical Equilibrium Compositions, Rocket Performance, Incident and Reflected Shocks, and Chapman-Jouguet Detonations," NASA, SP-273, 1971. [8] W. C. Reynolds, "The Element-Potential Method for Chemical Equilibrium Analysis

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Clayton, Villanova University; James O'Brien, Villanova University; Kenneth Kroos, Villanova University; Amy Fleischer, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

assignments are important to learning.Students rated their agreement with this statement at 4.8/5. Thus, the laboratory instilled anunderstanding of the importance of hands-on learning in the students.In Figure 3(b) student assessment of the effectiveness of laboratory exercises in achieving theiracademic goals is shown. This data is a composite response from a number of statementsincluding: S5) The Rocket lab increased my belief that testing and revision are important. S6) The statistics lab increased my understanding of statistics. S7) The circuit and temperature lab helped me better understand electrical circuit testing equipment. S8) The Drill/Tool Dissection lab increased my understanding of the relationship

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Harlow, Western Kentucky University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

following sections.A. Project Management AspectsMany of the rewarding aspects of this project were the direct result of the project’s schedule andfixed date of delivery. The student worker was given 6 weeks to design, build, and test the testbed so that it could be used as the last experiment in the Engineering Experimentation andInstrumentation course. The fact that this project was needed for a class lab experience, on adate that could not possibly change, resulted in only two possible outcomes for the project:success (operational test bed) or failure (non-operational test bed). This provided a uniqueexperience since most student projects are evaluated on degrees of success and failure (i.e. gradeof A, B, C, D, or F) instead of on overall success

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

solutions. This is true even for the analysis of problems involvingsimple geometry. In addition to the modeling errors, finite element analysis involves solving theequations using numerical methods, which again yield approximate solutions. Depending up onthe type of analysis performed, namely, structural, thermal, dynamic, NVH, etc., validation ofresults by simple models and hand calculations is necessary.The goals in FEA are thus to (a) use correct formulations to attain results close to exact results orresults from testing, and (b) to achieve convergence of the such results in the fastest time. Thereare other goals in terms of the development of theory and constitutive relationships to modelcomplex geometries consisting of advanced materials

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

understanding of part three of the experiment. It should also be noted that the secondmoment given in Equation (1) is that about the centroidal axis perpendicular to the load. Ifstudents have not been introduced to this concept (in a Statics course for example), the instructorwill need to present the definition and discuss methods to calculate I for various cross-sectionalshapes. A sample supplemental handout is provided in Appendix B. Though the concept ofsecond moment of area may be new, however, most students could instinctively guess thatcertain cross-sections will deflect less than others (e.g. an I-beam deflects less than a square Page

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Foster, George Fox University; Chad Hammerquist, George Fox University; Robert Melendy, George Fox University

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Mechanical Engineering

been mentioned, also contribute to the PLC’s value: 18(a) local availably of parts, (b) large installed base, (c) easy for non-engineer technicians tointerface with, (d) understood by a large number of licensed electricians, and (e) very robust anddurable components. The PLC’s ability to execute both non-continuous and continuous controlfunctions and its ubiquitous usage in industry make it a valuable tool in engineering education.ConclusionsImplementing PLCs into a control systems course for mechanical engineering students can enablea natural integration of continuous and non-continuous control theory. The presentation of theindustrial and academic background of PLC development and use has demonstrated the PLC’svalue and versatility

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy; William Parker, Air Force Research Laboratories

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Mechanical Engineering

portion of the thermal luids engineering curriculum.These included: A. The temperature at a 20-foot depth in the area surrounding the ield is 51°F year- round, and seasonal variations are minimal at even shallower depths3. For this problem, it was assumed that the temperature at a depth between 8 and 9 feet is 51°F. B. The only modes of heat transfer which were considered were conduction through the ground, convection with the ambient air, solar insolation, and losses due to sky radiation. 1. Each day in the simulation was assumed “identical,” with the same variation of ambient temperature and insolation. While only one home game has been played in

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

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Mechanical Engineering

entire virtual module.In this section, the student is asked to perform two inter-related tasks. In the first task the studentis required to perform the virtual experiment for certain specific combinations of flow meters andpressure measuring devices and then calculate friction factor (f) and uncertainty in friction factor( f). These specific combinations include two pressure sensing devices (transducer A and B)and the rotameter which is used as a common flow meter for both the transducers. The virtualexperimental set-up for these combinations can be accessed either by clicking on “Click here”(Fig. 6a) or by using the virtual page as shown in Fig. 4.In the second task, assigned to the students as a web-based project, the cost of both transducers

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Mechanical Engineering

unsolicitedcomments from students after class such as “thank you for doing this [assistive] project.” Figure 2: Automated Pill Dispenser Prototype, Accommodating Multiple Disabilities (Functional prototype and photo by “Team #18”: B. Ludwig, N. Bryant, and C. Schults)3.2 Course Background: 3rd Year Design Methods rdThe 3 year Design Methods course strengthens and extends the foundational conceptsintroduced in 1st year Cornerstones Design for all engineering and engineering technologymajors, excluding materials joining and civil engineering (60-90 students per year.) Studentsexplore a variety of engineering design methods through a semester-long reverse-engineering re-design team project. Example topics include: planning the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

: American Society for Engineering Education, 2001). 7. Sepahpour, B., and N. L. Asper, “A Promising Model for Integrating Design in Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum,” Proceedings, 2001 ASEE Annual Conference (Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education, 2001). 8. Byam, B. P., “An Enhanced Educational Experience for Capstone Design Projects: Using SAE Student Groups in An Industry Sponsor Role,” Proceedings, 2002 ASEE Annual Conference (Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education, 2002). 9. Porter, J. R., Morgan, J. A. and B. Zoghi, “Integrating Project Management into the Capstone Senior Design Course,” Proceedings, 2002 ASEE Annual Conference (Washington, DC: American

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jack McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; William Haupfear, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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AC 2010-1331: THE HYREV PROPULSION SYSTEM: A B20 POWER-SPLITEXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE ECOCAR CHALLENGEVincent Sabatini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Vincent Sabatini is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus in Robotics and High Performance Vehicles. He is currently the Team Leader for ERAU's EcoCAR Team, the EcoEagles.Ryle Maxson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ryle Maxson is a second year graduate Mechanical Engineering student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with an B. S. in Aerospace

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

OrganizationalDevelopment Network of Thailand Higher Education (ThaiPOD).Bibliography1. D. Lavansiri, and S. Koontanakulvong, Use of CUQA in Quality Assurance System of Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Proceeding of the 4th ASEE/AaeE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Sydney, 26-29 September 2005.2. A. C. Cleland and B. J. Wakelin, Graduate Profiles for Washington Accord degrees; Broad Principles and the Design Component. Engineering Design in Engineering Education: JABEE Symposium/Workshop, Tokyo, Japan, December 2004.3. Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE), Task Force Report on the Future of Engineering Education, July 1988.4. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (CETS), Engineering Employment

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

of mass flow rate, heat input as well as pressure andtemperature at various locations. A corresponding CFD simulation for this experiment was Page 15.1065.6introduced into the lab in 2003 so that students could see the experimental and CFD approachesside-by-side. FlowLab was the CFD software used until 2009 when it was replaced withFLUENT 12 which is integrated into the ANSYS Workbench interface. Figure 1: Schematic representation of the heated flow apparatus. A, B, C, and D are pressure taps; labels 1-10 are locations of thermocouples.This is the first CFD experience for most students. FlowLab was originally used

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Nelson, Northern Arizona University; Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University

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Mechanical Engineering

able to 1) calculate temperature distributions and heat flowswithin materials and systems; 2) design components and systems to control the flow of heat; and3) make appropriate assumptions to enable applying analytical heat transfer methods to realsystems. These fed into the ABET Criterion 3 program outcomes a) an ability to applyknowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; c) an ability to design a system, component,or process to meet desired needs; e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineeringproblems, and k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessaryfor engineering practice. The ABET outcomes targeted in ME495 are b) an ability to design andconduct experiments as well as to analyze and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-702: BOLOGNA PROCESS – IT’S TIME FOR A LOOK BACK: AMECHANICAL ENGINEERING CASEJoao Vinhas, Politecnico de ViseuJoao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu Page 15.237.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Bologna Process – it’s time for a look back: a mechanical engineering caseAbstractThree academic years have passed since the formal beginning of the Bologna Processimplementation at the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management Department at thePolytechnic Institute of Viseu. It is appropriate to begin to take stock of progress (so far).This paper focuses on the new methodologies of teaching/learning and evaluation that

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Forsberg, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1593: A MULTI-FACETED CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT IN HVACCharles Forsberg, Hofstra University Page 15.57.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Multi-Faceted Capstone Design Project in HVACThe Beginnings 1In 2000 I was contacted by a former student working for an engineering firm in theHVAC field. He wanted to discuss a system that he had designed for cooling of aglycol/water solution used in a heating and cooling system for a commercial building.The situation was as follows:A two-pipe heating and cooling system for a building has a central loop circulating eitherhot or chilled water. The central loop

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-35: COMBINED BS/MS PROGRAMS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:A BENCHMARK STUDYChristine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologyWayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 15.289.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Combined BS/MS Programs in Mechanical Engineering: A Benchmark StudyAbstractThe G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology(Georgia Tech) started offering a combined BS/MS degree in fall 2001. This program allowsmeritorious undergraduate students, desiring graduate studies beyond the bachelor of sciencedegree, an accelerated path towards the granting of the master

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Doughty, University of Portland; Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1647: A CROSS CURRICULAR NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTALSTUDY IN HEAT TRANSFERTimothy Doughty, University of PortlandSteven O'Halloran, University of Portland Page 15.23.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Cross Curricular Numerical and Experimental Study in Heat TransferAbstractIn this study, the integration of numerical and experimental analyses for the heat transfer of acooling cylinder is revisited. In the spring of their Junior year, students in an introductory heattransfer course are asked to perform a numerical analysis of the cooling phenomenon for the freeconvection of cooling cylinder. The students study both aluminum and acrylic cylinders

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ficken, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-147: IMPLEMENTING THE DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER TUNINGOF A LABORATORY ROTARY HYDRAULIC SYSTEMJohn Ficken, Milwaukee School of Engineering Page 15.688.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010IMPLEMENTING THE DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLLER TUNING OF A LABORATORY ROTARY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Page 15.688.2ABSTRACTThe objective is to give the students practical experience in tuning a digital speed controller for arotary hydraulic system starting with the Ziegler-Nichols method. Digital controller basics andthe tuning method are discussed. In using this method the critical tuning area of system operationmust first be

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1721: PERCEPTIONS, EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES OF THETHIRD YEAR OF A RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATESPROGRAMDavid Willis, Southern Methodist University David A. Willis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He received his B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 1995 and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in 1997 and 2001, respectively. His areas of research interests are heat transfer, phase change, and fluid mechanics problems associated with short pulse laser-material interactions. His research involves experimental studies of laser microfabrication, high power laser-ablation, laser

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Soutas-Little, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

materials texts.There are two problems with the Macauley functions; first, they are very limited in the type ofload functions that they model and second, for orders above n=1, they are difficult to stop if theregion of application is only between a ∞ x ∞ b , where b is less than the length of the beam. Thedifficulty arises in introducing the negative of higher order polynomials at the point b. A methodwill be presented to analyze any continuous load function w(x) applied on the interval between a ∞ x ∞ b . Therefore, a single expression will be written for any beam loading. This expressionwill be integrated to determine the shear, moment, slope and deflection. Examples of differentbeam loadings are presented for a complete use of discontinuity

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Walchko, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

reference frame T,the barrel is reference frame B. Let Newtonian reference frame N, have an inertial coordinatesystem with right-handed unit vectors iˆ, ˆj, kˆ and origin O. Let the chassis have a body-fixedcoordinate system with right-handed unit vectors cˆ1 , cˆ 2 , cˆ3 and origin OC . Let the gun turrethave a body-fixed coordinate system with right-handed unit vectors tˆ1 , tˆ 2 , tˆ3 and origin OT . Letthe gun barrel have a body-fixed coordinate system with right-handed unit vectors bˆ , bˆ , bˆ and1 2 3origin OB . Page 15.1244.9 Figure 8. Relative Motion in Three Dimensions While

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camilla Saviz, University of the Pacific; Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific

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Mechanical Engineering

the different pennies, so students learn about surfacetension and effects of surfactants while they conduct the hands-on activities.Demonstrations with Fluids ToysMany fluids-related toys are available that have not been documented in the literature. Whilethese are typically marketed as novelty toys, each has great potential for enhancing studentlearning in fluid mechanics courses. Five inexpensive toys that display an array of fluidmechanics phenomena are shown in Fig. 1 and described below. These toys cost $7 to $11 each(when purchased in 2008), and are available through online stores specializing in science andeducational kits and at science museum gift shops 34. Additional toys are described in tworelated papers35, 36. A B

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

rating.VI. Project BackgroundLinear Axis Rapid Development Phase-II (fig1a, b, c): Page 15.541.5The Linear Axis RDS is used in teaching materials on control design/insertion in the MechanicalEngineering curriculum at a midwestern university in the U.S. It has a graphical user interfacewith three main modes: simulate, emulate, and implement. In the simulation mode the studentsimulates the linear axis system that includes their controller and detailed models of the interfacehardware and linear axis. In the emulation mode, the simulation is performed on the computerhardware that will implement the controller. In the implementation mode, the controller

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randall Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

withdrew from the class after census date which istypically in the second week of class. At the University of Texas at San Antonio, studentscan withdraw from a class up to the tenth week in a 16 week semester. The typical classsize is less than 70 students. Only 6 of the 24 classes had more than 50 students. The totalnumber of student is N.Table 1. Grades for ten instructors teaching 24 classes of engineering statics. Instructor Class A B C D F W N GPAW stdGPAW i1 1 3 4 4 1 5 3 20 1.65 1.66 i2 2 10 13 13 4 6 4 50 2.18 1.45 i3 3 3 5 7 0 2 2 19 2.16 1.42 i4 4 4 9 10 5

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Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Mascaro, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Robert Roemer, University of Utah

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Mechanical Engineering

received her S.B. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her Sc.D. in Medical Engineering from the joint Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She teaches the required freshman design sequence, the required junior mechatronics sequence, and electives in musculoskeletal functional anatomy for engineers and medical instrumentation and physiology. She is interested in the use of technology in the classroom and improving student outcomes through hands-on and interactive experiences.Robert Roemer, University of Utah Robert B. Roemer is currently a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. He received his B.S