Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

specialized stabilized 3-phase power supply.Future activities planned for summer and fall 2012 will concentrate on integration of SELmicroprocessor-based relays with lab subsystems and deployment of synchrophasor technology. Page 25.956.8Educational importance and student feedbackDuring the course of the work on the senior design projects using joint Smart Grid laboratory,students reflected on their educational experience:  This project offers a deep understanding of how the micro-grid works, by providing educational knowledge through a theoretical approach, as well as hands on approach working with the equipment directly.  This

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald L. Skaar, San Diego State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

motors) using 'per unit slip' as the controlling variable. The concept of perunit slip is admittedly brilliant; however, the traditional method of analysis based upon that termis tedious, requires a repetition of the most cumbersome steps for each specific machine speedof interest, and does not provide insight into the inherently circular nature of the current-voltagerelationship of an induction machine. Figure 1. The IEEE Standard 112 Per-Phase Model of an Induction Machine (1996)The elements of Figure 1 are described as follows: r1 – the stator winding resistance; jx1 – the impedance representing the stator leakage flux; jx2 – the impedance, reflected to the stator, representing the rotor leakage flux; rfe – the resistance

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

,students have talked to local companies to get major discounts on the tools and equipment theyneed. Some students are beginning to take independent studies and bring their own tools andminor equipment to start projects in which they are interested.D. Implementation of a Skylight to a BuildingTubular Skylights are energy efficient high performance lighting systems that are cylindrical inshape and are designed to light rooms with natural sunlight. A small clear collector dome on theroof allows sunlight to enter into a highly reflective "light pipe" that extends from the roof levelto the ceiling level. The light pipe is coated with a silver mirror quality finish that allows the fullspectrum of sunlight to be channeled and dispersed evenly into a room

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Ken Starcher, West Texas A&M University; Pam Groce, Texas State Energy Conservation Office

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

). Figure 14 shows the wind speed data between3:30 PM of January 6 and January 7, 2010. These are instantaneous wind speeds sampled everyfive minutes between 3:30 PM of January 6 and 7 of 2010. Average speed for the day was 8.1mph. It is noted from Figure 4 that the average monthly wind speed is 8 mph for Mercedes.This data reflects a typical January day. Expectedly, wind mostly blows during afternoons andslows down significantly during early mornings. While early morning wind speed drops to below5 mph for several hours, the speed picks up as high as 20 mph and above, occasionally hitting 25mph. While this is not the best wind month for this area, this is a good representation of theaverage wind speed for the area as is clear from Figure 4

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

decision making activities into the course based on two main reasons: thefirst is the results of the student evaluations that reflect the difficulties encountered bystudents in synthesizing and applying the engineering science knowledge on design ofthermal systems, and the second is lack of computer-based system simulations in theprevious course content. As a result, the course content and emphasis have changed intofive main areas:  Engineering design process and system thinking  Selection and design of components of thermal systems Page 25.822.3  Engineering economics and life cycle cost analysis  Mathematic tools for simulation of

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Mohamed Shahidehpour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Joseph Clair P.E., Illinois Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) program, a hands-on undergraduate program that engages multidisciplinary teams of students in projects based on real-world topics, features a number of projects each semester in areas related to energy and sustainability, and a range of activities that utilize IIT campus as a living laboratory. IPRO Teamwork, innovation, and complex problem-solving skills make successful professionals—and reflect the overall performance of their organizations. Since 1995, the IPRO Page 25.714.3 team project courses at IIT have been teaching students how to excel in the workplace by

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

gained an understanding of the principles of sustainability/regenerative leadership and innovation as they apply to personal and organizational change in their engineering field.  Have acquired the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to engage in regenerative engineering.  Have been exposed to leaders who are designing and applying regenerative approaches that are revolutionizing their industries, and who are solving some of the critical environmental and social issues not addressed by conventional practices.  Have developed a sustainability-focused team project by engaging in a reflective, integrated design process.IV.2 Introduction to Alternative Energy TechnologiesThe primary

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

is a strategicissue of great importance to the nation. With society’s growing need for energy and energy-related workforce, many institutionsare vying to take advantage of these opportunities and challenges. Some academic institutionswith traditional engineering programs (e.g., chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical and nuclearengineering) have created departments and/or programs in energy-related areas to reflect thegrowing need and trend. To move The Pennsylvania State University to the forefront in energy,the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering proposed a formal undergraduate degreeprogram (Bachelor of Science) in the growing field of energy engineering. The program benefitsstudents of several colleges at The Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Bekir Z. Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa; Ulan Dakeev, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 25.390.10 Figure 8. Wind power generation in selected three months.In addition to curriculum development in courses Introduction to Electrical Power/Machinery,Advanced Electrical Power Systems, Wind Energy Engineering, and Wind Power Applications,there are also workshops planned for the Cedar Valley area STEM teachers and local farmersinterested in establishing small-scale wind power systems in the area. The proposed equipment ispart of a program initiative to improve our laboratory facilities to better reflect on the current andfuture renewable energy technologies. The proposed testbed allows students to be educated andtrained in the utilization of real-time electrical power systems and additionally will allow them

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

purpose beyond, "It is assigned". 2. Support the learner in developing ownership for the overall problem or task. 3. Design an authentic task. 4. Design the task and the learning environment to reflect the complexity of the environment they should be able to function in at the end of learning. 5. Give the learner ownership of the process used to develop a solution. 6. Design the learning environment to support and challenge the learner's thinking. 7. Encourage testing ideas against alternative views and alternative contexts. 8. Provide opportunityIn having students participate in the lab design, the author observed many of these elements ofdiscovery-based learning in the volunteer students‟ approach and behavior. While this

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constantine Nicholas Tzouanas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

1 percent of total energy consumption is solar, compared withroughly 85 percent from oil, natural gas, and coal1.Even though a number of technologies are already available, improving them to a level that leadsto widespread use of solar power requires continued research and engineering efforts. This workfocuses on one of these technologies, namely the photovoltaic (PV) systems.PV systems are comprised of photovoltaic cells. A photovoltaic cell is designed to convertradiant energy in light to electrical energy that can be used to power devices. They are usuallymade of semiconductors, like silicon, and have an anti-reflective coating. In a photovoltaic cell,one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge. When photons

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl J. Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Dwight Harold Thomas Jr.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

video. Multimedia creates large files Custom animations available that must be downloaded. No streaming. MathCAD Easily displays complex Not designed to create equations and graphs. presentations. Changing parameters reflected automaticallyScreen Capture Panopto Server-based system integrates Editing tools crude and difficult multiple

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Phillip Barnett, York College of Pennsylvania; Paul Isaac Deysher, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas; Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas; Jonathan M. S. Mattson, University of Kansas; Christopher D. Depcik

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Energy Conversion and Conservation