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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogesh Bhandari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Akshay Vora, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Sengavi Thirupathy; Rashi Singh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Oscar Azofeifa

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estimations for practical designs. b) Cool Roofing New technologies are now becoming available to finish roofs that can divert incoming solar radiation that heat up the top floors of buildings. Conventional asphalt and tar shingle roofs are being replaced with ‘green roofs’: rooftop gardens that absorb sunlight and moderate rooftop rainwater runoff. However, green rooftops may not be appropriate atop all buildings, particularly those with steep roof slants, or where regular maintenance is problematic. Group B proposed the use of a ‘cool roof’ coating, which is a pigment or coating that reflects sunlight and insulates the top floor of a building from heat that would otherwise be transmitted to the upper

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Trevor Parrish, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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; Watton, A. (2006, June), Teaching Improved Methods Of Tuning And Adjusting Hvac Control Systems. Paper presented at 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. https://peer.asee.org/784.7. Field, B., & Ellert, D. (2010, June), Project Based Curriculum For Thermal Science Courses. Paper presented at 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky. https://peer.asee.org/16734.8. Ross, S., & Giordano, P., & Blanck, J., & Johnson, D., & Jansson, P. (2004, June), Undergraduate Research On Sustainability: Campus Energy Analysis And Building Lighting Audits. Paper presented at 2004 Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. https://peer.asee.org/13316.

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Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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Paper ID #18398Development of a Bacterial Fuel CellDr. Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University Paul F. Penko, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, Baldwin Wallace University, Physics Department. Previously: 2005-10: Adjunct Professor, Ohio State University, Aerospace Engineering Department. 1969-2005: Aerospace Engineer, NASA Glenn Research Center. Society Membership: AIAA, ASME, ASEE c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Development of a Bacterial Fuel Cell Nathan J. Onchuck, Alumnus Alyssa A

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Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher J. Damm, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Wesley A. Zloza, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Samuel Jaroslav Stafl, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Brent Radlinger

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) Total Yearly SavingsThe system price was constrained by the allowed budget as inputted by the user. This is shown inthe following equation: Price = [A ∙ (Cost PV )] + [B ∙ (Cost ST )] + [𝐶 ∙ (𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡𝐶𝐻𝑃 )] ≤ Budget (27)In Eq. (27), A and B are the number of solar PV and solar thermal panels, respectively. Thevariable C represents a value of 0 or 1 which indicates whether not a CHP system is installed. Itsvalue is dependent on the spark spread calculation and whether not CHP is deemed costeffective. The CostPV and CostST refer to the installed cost of one panel for both solar PV andsolar thermal systems. The prices that were used for the basic calculation were based on installedsystems on the Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina University; Steven Anthony Sciara, Western Carolina University; George D Ford, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #17951A review of the benefits of a residential solar power installation in westernNorth CarolinaDr. Sung Joon Suk, Western Carolina UniversitySteven Anthony Sciara, Western Carolina UniversityDr. George D Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford P.E. is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A review of the benefits of a residential solar power installation in western North CarolinaAbstractThis paper examines the costs and benefits of a five kilowatt

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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James W. Jones, Ball State University; Janet Fick, Ball State University

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Paper ID #17645Developing Sustainable Leaders: Implementing a USGBC LEED R LabTMProgram on CampusDr. James W. Jones, Ball State University Dr. James W. Jones is the Construction Management Program Director and an Associate Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Technology. He has taught in the areas of leadership and construction management for more than 14 years and has more than a decade of experience managing construction projects in both field and office environments.Mrs. Janet Fick, Ball State University Registered Architect LEED AP c American Society for Engineering Education

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Wicks, Union College

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Paper ID #20574Developing Relevant and Practical Projects for a Senior Capstone ThermalFluids Design CourseDr. Frank Wicks, Union College Frank Wicks is a member of the mechanical engineering department at Union College in Schenectady. He has served all positions including chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. He is an ASME Fellow and frequent contributor to Mechanical Engineering magazine. He holds a BMarineE from SUNY Maritime College, a MSEE from Union College and PhD from Rensselaer and is a licensed professional engineer. He is the inventor of the Electricity Producing Condensing Furnace and also

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felipe Euyoqui Mojica, University of California, Merced; Po-Ya Abel Chuang, University of California, Merced; Uriel Ruiz

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, which requires 3W power input and produces 7 mL/min of hydrogen and 3.5 mL/min of oxygen. Thehydrogen generated from the electrolyzer can fill our 1 L in-house designed hydrogenstorage tank in 2 hours. The design of gas storage tanks consisting of graduatedcylinders, rubber stoppers, and wash bottles was inspired by PHYWE PhysicsLaboratory Experiments.[12]IV. System IntegrationAll components in the system were enclosed within a wooden frame with acrylicpanels placed as windows. The fuel cell was sealed from the environment within anacrylic box to prevent contamination and over drying as shown in Figure 2 (B).Oxygen is fed into the box to provide required oxidizer during reaction. A similar ideawas used by Shapiro with their “free to ambient

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Using Real-World Examples

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Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College

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Paper ID #19286Ohio Lean Building and Workforce Development Project Provides Studentswith Real-World ExperienceDr. Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College Robert B. Gilbert, Ph.D., LEED AP, BAP, is a Professor of Energy Management Technology, and the Director of the Center for Energy Education at Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Director of the Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. He has served on the Ohio Board of Building Standards filling the position Renewable Energy, and he is currently a director on

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Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nitt Chuenprateep, University of the District of Columbia; Warren Orlando Abrams, University of the District of Columbia; Alicia Marshall, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

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. Daneshi, H. Khorashadi-Zadeh, "Microgrid energy management system: A study of reliability and economic issues", Power and Energy Society General Meeting 2012 IEEE, pp. 1-5, 2012, ISSN 1944-9925.[2] B. Kroposki, R. Lasseter, T. Ise, S. Morozumi, S. Papathanassiou, N. Hatziargyriou, "Making Microgrids Work," IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 40-53, 2008[3] I. Colak, "Introduction to smart grid," 2016 International Smart Grid Workshop and Certificate Program (ISGWCP), Istanbul, 2016, pp. 1-5.[4] G. Fabbri, C. M. Medaglia, D. Sbordone and B. Di Pietra, "A tool for the analysis of energy systems in Smart Cities," 2016 IEEE 25th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Santa Clara, CA, 2016, pp

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Saied Hemati, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Creating a Viable Cogeneration Design for the Campus Wood FiredBoiler,” ASEE Annual Conference 2015, Energy Conversion and Conservation Division, Seattle, WA, June 2015.11 M. Alahmad, H. Hess, B. Johnson, “Project Based Approach to Introduce Building System Design in an ElectricalEngineering Curriculum,” ASEE Annual Conference 2007, Energy Conversion and Conservation Division,Honolulu, HI, June 2007.

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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andtangentially related efforts geared towards the design and implementation of an Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system based upon the culture of white-leg shrimp and a redseaweed, Gracilaria (Figure 4). These efforts formed the basis of a doctoral dissertation and werebeing undertaken on campus in a large greenhouse without a functioning environmental controlsystem. Figure 4. IMTA based upon shrimp and Gracilaria: (A) Artificial feed, (B) Fed shrimp culture(C) Nutrients from uneaten feed & excrement, (D) Extractive seaweed culture, (P1) Product 1, & (P2) Potential new productSince the research was being undertaken in a location with no direct connection to any marine orestuarine systems, all system

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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appropriate mastery of the knowledge,techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines; b) an ability to apply current knowledgeand adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology; c)design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints; h) understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context; and k) use techniques, skills, and tools in engineering practice. Required andrecommended textbooks are: G. M. Masters, Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems,B.K. Hodge, Alternative Energy Systems and Applications, and instructor lecture notes.Other alternative energy power generation sources (e.g., geothermal, marine energy

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Installation, Integration, and Development

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Paper ID #18773Energy Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program: Lessons Learned fromProgram Development and LaunchDr. Greg Kremer, Ohio University Robe Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University Program Director: Energy Engi- neering Director: ”Designing to Make A Difference” ME / EnE senior capstone design experience. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Energy Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program: Lessons Learned from Program Development and LaunchIntroduction:The National Academies have identified energy issues as among the most significant facinghumankind in this

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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. R., Jennings, P., Renewable energy education in sustainable architecture: lessons from developed and developing countries. Energy Education Science and Technology Part B-Social and Educational Studies, 2010. 2(3-4): p. 111-131.8. Poboroniuc, M.-S., et al. SALEIE: An EU project aiming to propose new EIE curricula oriented to key global technical challenges. in 2014 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE 2014). Iasi, Romania: IEEE.9. Kandpal, T.C. and L. Broman, Renewable energy education: A global status review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2014. 34: p. Pages 300–324.10. Bachmann, C., et al. Engineering For Non-Engineering Schools: A Hands-On

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Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Anne Valdes, University of Florida; Carlene Elizabeth Cuadra, University of Florida ; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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Review of Renewable Energy Supply and Energy Efficiency Technologies. Retrieved January 4, 2017, from http://ftp.iza.org/dp8145.pdf 2. Annual installed global capacity 2000-2015 [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved January 4, 2017, from http://www.gwec.net/global-figures/graphs 3. Bavel, J. V. (2013). The world population explosion: causes, backgrounds and projections for the future. FVV in OBGyn,5(4), 281-291. 4. Cardinale, B. J., Duffy, J. E., Gonzalez, A., Hooper, D. U., Perrings, C., Venail, P., . . . Naeem, S. (2012). Corrigendum: Biodiversity loss and its impact on humanity. Nature,489(7415), 326-326. doi:10.1038/nature11373 5. Dahl, T. (n.d.). Wind Power Systems. Retrieved January 4, 2017, from

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Ieva Narkeviciute, Stanford University; Gabriel K. Head, University of Pennsylvania

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University and is currently a 5th- year Ph.D. student in the laboratory of Prof. Thomas Jaramillo. Her thesis work focuses on developing tantalum nitride semiconductors as photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting—the process of using solar energy to directly split water into hydrogen and oxygen.Gabriel K. Head, University of Pennsylvania c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Sustainable Energy Projects for Undergraduates: Biofuels from Solar-Powered Algae CulturesAbstractRenewable, Green, and Sustainable energy utilizing photovoltaics and wind power are well-established in educational laboratories and as topics for student projects. Biofuels are

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

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Paper ID #20330Introductory Vehicle Energy Systems Instruction Initial Experiences and De-velopmentProf. David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University David McDonald is a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lake Superior State University. He has taught at LSSU for over 40 years and is a Life Member of ASEE. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Introductory Vehicle Energy Systems Instruction Prof. David McDonald Lake Superior State UniversityIntroduction:The transportation energy sector

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Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University; Joe Routhier, Northern Michigan University

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Paper ID #20085Using Industrial Test Equipment in an Undergraduate Electrical MachineryLab SettingDr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University Glenn T. Wrate received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological University (MTU) in 1984 and 1986, respectively. While attending MTU, he worked for Bechtel Power Corporation on the Belle River and Midland power generating stations. After graduating MTU, he worked for the Los Ange- les Department of Water and Power from 1986 to 1992, primarily in the Special Studies and High Voltage DC (HVDC) Stations Group. He returned to MTU in 1992 to pursue a Ph.D. in

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Using Real-World Examples

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Paper ID #18542How Solar Boating Teaches the Lessons of Energy Conversion and Conserva-tionDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 11 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering and engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological

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Energy Conservation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Paper ID #20066100 Percent Renewable Energy for Pennsylvania via Solar, Wind, and WaterDr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg For more than 25 years, Dr. Rajarajan Subramanian has worked in government, industry and education. He earned his B.E in 1982 from Annamalai University, India. He earned his Ph.D. and master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Department of Civil & Costal Engineering, University of Florida. He is a member of many professional committees and several professional societies. His areas of specialization include Portland Cement Concrete, Asphalt Cement Concrete

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Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Michael Newton, John Brown University; Harrison Lee Hosteter, John Brown University; Ted Song, John Brown University

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Paper ID #17840An Experimental Study on the PV Systems’ Contribution on Lowering theDemand ChargeMr. Jonathan Michael Newton, John Brown University Electrical/Computer Engineering student at John Brown University and a minor in Mathematics. Jonathan has a passion for computer programing, and the use of mathematics to create optimized solutions.Mr. Harrison Lee Hosteter, John Brown University Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering student at John Brown University with a minor in Physics. Harrison was raised on a farm and developed a passion and respect for engineering and problem solving.Dr. Ted Song, John Brown University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Dayerizadeh; Pam Page Carpenter

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advances in this area, mainly pertainingand efficiently design with WBG based components. To meet this to electric vehicles will be discussed. The increasing practicalitychallenge, we are establishing the Wide Band Gap (WBG) of electric motor vehicles, coupled with advanced in batteryAcademy technology, will also be discussed. Methodology • Power Supplies - Switch mode power supplies, inverters,The overarching mission of the WBG Academy is to act as a full/half