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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Engineering Focus,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2013.6. Pfluger, A.R., Roux, D.M.P., Butkus, M.A., 2012, “A Hands-On Experience in Air Pollution Engineering Courses: Implementing an Effective Indoor Air Pollution Project,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2013.7. Leitch, K.R., Koop, C., Messer, M., and Payne, A. 2013, “Green Construction in Civil Engineering Instruction,” Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013.8. Issa, R., Leitch, K.R., and Chang, B., 2015. “Experimental Heat Transfer Study on Green Roofs in a Semiarid Climate During Summer,” Journal of Construction Engineering, Vol. 2015, Article ID 960538, 15 pp.9. Issa, R., Leitch, K.R., Davis, F., and Hughes, P., 2018. “Students Exposure

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christian saeed daftarian, St. Mary's University; Ozgur Aktunc, St. Mary's University

Paper ID #44752A design framework for screenless user interfacesMr. christian saeed daftarian, St. Mary’s University Graduate student seeking Master’s in Software Engineering. This is my thesis abstract.Dr. Ozgur Aktunc, St. Mary’s University Ozgur Aktunc, Ph.D., is a Professor of Software Engineering and Graduate Program Director at St. Mary’s University Engineering Department. Dr. Aktunc’s main research area is software engineering with an em- phasis on component-based software development. In particular, his research relates to software analysis, software metrics, agile development, and usability of web applications

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Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

. O'Brien, "The science and art of science demonstrations," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 68, no. 11, p. 933, 1991, doi: 10.1021/ed068p933.10. L. S. Meyer, D. Panee, S. Schmidt, and F. Nozawa, "Using Demonstrations to Promote Student Comprehension in Chemistry," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 80, no. 4, p. 431, 2003, doi: 10.1021/ed080p431.11. W. M. Roth, C. J. McRobbie, K. B. Lucas, and S. Boutonné, "Why May Students Fail to Learn from Demonstrations? A Social Practice Perspective on Learning in Physics," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 509-533, 1997.A. Amador-Perez and R. A. Rodriguez-Solis, “Analysis of a CPW-fed annular slot ring antenna using DOE,” in Proc. IEEE Antennas

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Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; Connor McLaren, Texas A&M University; Justin Leiden, Texas A&M University

discussions exploring traditional vulnerable communication protocols and modern, more secure protocols. B. Example 2 – Summer Research Institute In partnership with the DHS Cross-Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense Center of Excellence, the Texas A&M University System - RELLIS Academic Alliance organized the first edition of the Summer Cybersecurity Research Institute in the summer of 2023. The program recruited eight (8) undergraduate students to conduct ten (10) weeks of research on two projects, one of which was ML-Based Anomaly Detection on an ICS/OT Testbed. The testbed developed through the summer research program used the essence of the above control panel as part of a larger

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Varsha Thomas M.B.E, Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS), University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)

-regulation, FUTURE WORK sensory based intervention (SBI), or medication [3] (A) Sensory Cuff B) Control Electronics Enclosure C) Inflatable Bladder 1. Improve power and thermal (A) The Sensory Cuff is designed to be worn on the upper arm and is comprised of management an inflatable air bladder (C) encased in a printed fabric, 3D printed control 2. Calibrate pressure sensors andSBIs have immediate

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Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Pronob Das, West Texas A&M University

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irreversible seal. Thisdetailed process enabled the production of multiple devices for experimental purposes. Figure 1. Sample loading and trapping in a microfluidic device using oil and water samples. a) A cartridge of water sample and mineral oil is created in the pipette tip and loaded to the inlet of the device. b) Time-stamped images of plug motion through the device. The sample plug ( dye solution) fills the channels and traps and is sequentially digitized by the oil plug producing an array of static droplets of uniform size. c) Final static droplet array. Scale bars are equivalent to 1mm.Sample Preparation and Loading Process in Microfluidic Device: In the microfluidic module,the sample

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Ravi S Thyagarajan, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Arun R Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

glow, establishing a direct connection between effort and results. b. Specifically in the hard (incandescent mode), it takes a lot of effort to produce light (since heat is also being generated), whereas in the “easy” mode, the LEDs produce 3 times as much light even when the incandescent bulbs are at their brightest (160W of effort), though they need only half the effort by the rider (87W of effort). This lesson is dramatically evident to the student and is a striking visual demonstration of why LEDs are the present and future of efficient lighting around the world. c. In the battery charging mode, students will wonder why the battery starts charging

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Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University

. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright  2024, American Society for Engineering Education 7 Figure 6. High-Speed Image Capture. (A) Nucleate Boiling, (B) Transition BoilingLikewise, the design group also superimposed their gathered data as compared to the theoreticalpool boiling curve. In Figure 7 this comparison is shown based on heat flux versus the temperaturechange between the solid surface and saturated liquid, in this case water. Figure 7. Superimposed Pool Boiling Curve Comparing Measured and Theoretical Values Proceedings of the 2024

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Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44758Embedding Teamwork Skills in Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University Dr. Balawi is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M. He teaches in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and design. His interests are in the areas of Engineering Design for Disciplinary STEM Educational Research, Team Formation and Team Skill Education. Dr. Balawi earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati with research focus on experimental design and testing of solids for honeycomb core materials.Jonathan Weaver

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Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, West Texas A&M University; Tyresse Xavier Law, West Texas A&M University; Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University

requirement.Once the cylindrical design was selected, the group began utilizing various optimization andanalysis techniques in an iterative manner to further develop and refine the alternative. Figure 1. Engineering Design Flowchart Figure 2. A) Cubic Geometry Design Alternative, B) Spherical Geometry Design Alternative, C) Cylindrical Geometry Design Alternative Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 4Initial optimization and refinement of the

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Tonia Haikal, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

Mindset Intervention and Learning Analytics on Mindset and Learning Engagement," 2022, available: https://pure.tue.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/215278050/Master_Thesis_HTI_Evie_Tossaint.pdf9. B. J. Zimmerman and A. R. Moylan, "Self-regulation: Where metacognition and motivation intersect," in Handbook of Metacognition in Education, Routledge, 2009, pp. 299-315, available: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-06038-01610. L. D. Di Paolo et al., "Active Inference Goes to School: The Importance of Active Learning in the Age of Large Language Models," IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, [year of publication], [volume], [issue], [page numbers], doi: 10.1098/rstb.2023.0148.R2, doi: https://doi.org

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Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Heather Manley Lillibridge, Texas A&M University; Chris Scarmardo, Texas A&M University

. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 6 Fig. 2. Summer cybersecurity research institute testbed for ICS/OT Security in Maritime. B. ”NG911 Cybersecurity Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment”NG911 is a nationwide, standards-based, all-IP emergency communications infrastructure enablingvoice and multimedia communications between a 911 caller and a 911 center and to responders inthe field. Successful cyber attacks against NG911 could cause significant negative consequences. Abetter understanding of the

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University

% 8 27.6% 2 6.9% 33 7 21 28.7% 8 10.9% 6 20.7% 3 10.3% 38 8 5 6.8% 8 11% 0 0% 1 3.4% 14 9 2 2.8% 0 0% 9 31.0% 0 0% 11 10 14 19.2% 2 2.7% 3 10.3% 1 3.4% 20Themes identified that were consistent with the EAB definition of the MM were the following: 1)Mixture of A/B and D/F/drops. The EAB definition of the MM with students under this themeearning approximately the same number of As and Bs as “likely to succeed

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Nidia Banuelos, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Dessaray Gorbett; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Ross J. Benbow, University of Wisconsin - Madison

%) (94.0%) (19.1%) (26.0%) Awarded to Hispanics MethodologyThis study aims to measure the features of social networks of undergraduate Hispanic studentspursuing engineering or computer science degrees, emphasizing how CCW supports students’professional identity (Byars-Winston et al., 2016; Estrada et al., 2011) and sense of belonging(Johnson, 2012; Rainey et al., 2018). The research questions for this study are: a) What are the features of Hispanic STEM students’ social networks? b) What forms of CCW do students possess in their social networks? c) What is the relationship between students’ network characteristics and their professional identity and sense of belonging?As part of a

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Logan Michael Heck, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Rakib Hasan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

needed.Future work should apply these techniques to much larger enrollments across multiple semestersand institutions. With sufficient data capturing all levels of Bloom’s taxonomy, robust andgeneralized predictive models could be developed to unlock personalized interventions andenhance engineering education. This small feasibility study provides empirical motivation topursue further large-scale investigation.References[1] S. Banda, F. Phiri, J. Kaale, A. M. Vanda, D. L. Mpolomoka, R. Chikopela, "Application of Bloom’s Taxonomyin Categorization of Cognitive Process Development in Colleges," Journal of Education and Practice, vol. 14, no. 4,pp. 02, 2023. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-4-02.[2] B. K. Yegon, S. M. Mulambula, E. N. Kiaritha, "Teachers’ Utilization

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Xiaoyi Zhang; Ana Aviles Vargas, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

faced by students, a survey was conducted at the conclusion of the project. Thissurvey included multiple-choice and open-ended questions, as summarized in Table 1. Table 1. Project evaluation survey questions Q1 (multiple choice) How long did you spend on this project in total? a. Less than 10 hours b. 10-20 hours c. 20-30 hours d. 30-40 hours e. More than 40 hours Q2 (multiple choice) How effective do you feel this project helps you learn material processing technologies (i.e. 3D printing

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Ana Sofia Aviles Vargas, The University of Texas at San Antonio (Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering); Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 9 References1. Urrios, A., Parra-Cabrera, C., Bhattacharjee, N., Gonzalez-Suarez, A. M., Rigat-Brugarolas, L. G., Nallapatti, U., Samitier, J., DeForest, C. A., Posas, F., Garcia-Cordero, J. L., & Folch, A. (2016). 3D-printing of transparent bio- microfluidic devices in PEG-DA. Lab on a Chip, 16(12), 2287–2294. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6LC00153J2. Nielsen, J. B., Hanson, R. L., Almughamsi, H. M., Pang, C., Fish, T. R., & Woolley, A. T. (2020). Microfluidics: Innovations in Materials and Their Fabrication and

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Paul R Griesemer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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students choosing to continue in engineering andtake the spring semester first year course (ENGR 1320) and b) whether these students progressed intosecond-year engineering courses. At UMHB, students are first classified as engineering majors oncethey are enrolled in Calculus; as a result, the majority of students in ENGR 1310 are not (technically)engineering majors. Practically, this means that retention rates for first year engineering need to becalculated by tracking the individual progress of each student who takes ENGR 1310.Table 4 shows the retention rates of students enrolled in ENGR 1310 over the past six years. The dataare calculated using the following procedure: • Access the class roster for each section of ENGR 1310, starting in

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Denise Emily Pahang, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Isabella Treviño, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jimena B Alegria, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Brooke McGill, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Nehal I. Abu-Lail, Washington State University; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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participated in the development of various medical devices, contributing to research in product development and manufacturing. Isabella’s interest in the medical device field originates from her role as a medical assistant, where she observed the transformative impact of medical technologies on patient well-being. This firsthand encounter acts as a motivating force, inspiring her active involvement in the advancement of innovative healthcare solutions.Jimena B Alegria, The University of Texas at San Antonio Jimena Alegria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering, with a concentration in Biomaterials, Cell, and Tissue Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is currently enrolled in

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Md Irfan Khan, The University of Texas at Tyler; Nelson Fumo, The University of Texas at Tyler; Victoria Anna Bassham, The University of Texas at Tyler; Micheal Asama, The University of Texas at Tyler

, cooling the house during the summer is by far the greatest energycost that a homeowner experiences during the year. Thus, decreasing the energy load duringthis time for a household that is already energy-burdened can reduce the cost of their energybills. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 3 Figure 1. Thermal Envelope Representation (a) Uninsulated, (b) Insulated [3].During the summer, the temperature of the attic tends to be exponentially higher than thetemperature of the outside air. This

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Paper ID #44712Engaging Industry in a Chemical Engineering Program at aHispanic-serving InstitutionDr. Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Alexander graduated with a BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked for 25 years in environmental engineering consulting bef ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1

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Oscar L Delgado, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44733Enhancing Educational Experiences: Integrating Unreal Engine Simulationsin Laboratory LearningMr. Oscar L Delgado, Texas A&M University Texas A&M Engineering | Engineering Studio for Advanced Instruction and Learning Oscar Delgado - Web Application Developer. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Title: "Enhancing Educational Experiences: Integrating Unreal Engine Simulations in Laboratory Learning" Oscar L Delgado Web Developer, Remote Engineering Texas A

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University; Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #44734Twenty Years and Beyond of Engineering at West Texas A&M UniversityDr. Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University Kenneth R. Leitch holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from New Mexico State University and M.B.A. from Colorado Christian University. He is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. He is a registered P.E. in Texas and Indiana.Dr. Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University Dr. Butler has graduated of Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio with a BS in Environmental Science (2007), an MS in Environmental Engineering

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Trini Balart, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44737Understanding Faculty and Student perceptions of ChatGPTMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Ph.D. Candidate at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He is also working as a Lecturer at the College of Engineering in the Engineering Academic and Student affairs unit teaching first year engineering courses. His research interests are broad ranging from curricular development, faculty development, and organizational change to social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering education.Trini Balart

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44742Incorporating Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies into EngineeringTechnology Curricula to Meet Industry NeedsDr. Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price is the Associate Dean for Undergrad- uate Programs in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

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Abigail Nichole Lehto, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Paper ID #44717Bridging the Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engineering InternshipsThrough Surveys and InterviewsAbigail Nichole Lehto, Utah State University Abigail Lehto is a PhD student studying engineering education at Utah State University. She has a M.S. in engineering education and a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, both from Utah State Uni- versity. Abigail’s research interests are engineering research with underrepresented groups, and industry- academia connections in engineering.Prof. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State

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David Andrew Yu, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cynthia Lima; Nikolaos Gatsis, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Melissa Sanabia, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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1 Session XXXX Development of a Battery Powered Vehicle Model for Integration into Elementary School Science Curricula David Yu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Texas at San Antonio Cynthia Lima Department of Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning The University of Texas at San Antonio Email: cynthia.lima@utsa.edu

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Colin M. Voiles

Paper ID #44778The Feasibility of Using WBE and GIS to Monitor COVID-19 in a SmallTownor Rural SettingColin M. Voiles I am a recent graduate of WTAMU’s Masters program. My degree is in environmental engineering and this poster is a summary of the work I did for my thesis. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Feasibility of Tracking COVID-19 SpreadTITLE Through Rural Wastewater using WBE & GIS

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Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University; Md Rashedul Hasan, Texas Tech University; Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University; Kelli Cargile Cook, Texas Tech University; Jason Tham, Texas Tech University

Paper ID #44760From Conventional Wisdom to Evidence-Based Practice: Validation ofProgrammatic Design Decisions in Engineering Doctoral EducationDr. Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University Jennifer A. Cross is Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Assessment in the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. Col- lege of Engineering and Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University. She received her BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas and her MS and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, where she also served as a Postdoctoral

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Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

devices, became a more effective tool that promoted active learning in theclassrooms. Instructors were able to gain real-time feedback on student comprehension of thefundamental concepts. The followings are a few examples of true/false or multiple-choice questionsused in thermodynamics and heat transfer courses during active learning exercises.1. Air in a closed system undergoes a process from 300 K, 1 bar to 900 K, 5 bar. Select the best option describing this process: (A) dm/dt = 0, (B) dE/dt = 0, (C) dS/dt = 0, (D) all (A), (B) and (C) (E) none of the above2. For each of the following phrases: i) In a vapor power cycle, adding open feed water heaters: ii) In a vapor power cycle, adding closed feed water heaters