Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiye Yu, UNSW Sydney; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

students expressed their wish of incorporatingthe knowledge of energy market (both local and global), and energy policy into the curriculumand more than half of the respondents reckoned that student should be taught at least to anintermediate level. [31] added a smart-grid-oriented project into the curriculum, whereimportant topics such as the smart grid, electricity market operation, and demand side responseare planted. This practice took an important step forward in bridging the gap between universityeducation and industry content. The second most demanded knowledge is power system analysis (49%). Power systemanalysis has a long history ever since the electrical power system emerged in the late 19thcentury [32], and engineers develop

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, UNSW Sydney

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #39511Board 91: Work-in-Progress: A Systematic Gap Analysis of the AustralianPower Engineering CurriculumMiss Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales Nisaka Munasinghe is an enthusiastic undergraduate student at the University of New South Wales. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hons), 2023, with her thesis project present- ing research for improvements to the Australian Power Engineering Curriculum. Since 2020, she has been working in construction as a cadet engineer with Sydney Trains, helping deliver and commission railway signalling projects for the NSW transport

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Chai, University of New South Wales ; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales; Inmaculada Tomeo-Reyes, University of New South Wales

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

effectiveness of the proposed educational models,particularly the effectiveness of distance learning in conveying complex engineering concepts.Tate et al. focus on the development of interactive curriculum materials via collaborationbetween the power systems industry and education researchers to ensure skill relevance [13].These materials are designed to be technically sound and align with national accreditationstandards and current industry policies. Yet, the scope and impact of their dissemination effortsacross educational levels remain unclear. [14] developed a new course in renewable energysystems for electrical engineering students in Jordan, which combined practical laboratorywork with theoretical knowledge in the course. The course uses small

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton ; Mesude Bayrakci Boz, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

guidance as to what training is necessary for future engineers to meet thisdemand. This study gathers data from literature, industry perspectives and current educationalpractice to help establish suitable learning objectives for training undergraduate engineers to beprepared for solar project development. In general, results suggest that students be trained tounderstand the complete workflow of concepts related to design of photovoltaic systemsincluding solar positioning, the solar resource and irradiance data sources, design of aphotovoltaic system from both a solar resource and an electrical perspective and performingcalculations to model or support validation of photovoltaic systems. Professionals alsohighlighted the importance of discussing

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Huiye Yu, University of New South Wales; Kuthsav Thattai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, University of New South Wales

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #36718Enhancing job-readiness through short courses: A case study in powerengineeringMr. Hua Chai, University of New South Wales Hua Chai received his dual Bachelor’s Degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Project Management from North China Electric Power University, China, in 2014. He received his Master’s degree (Master of Philosophy) in Electrical Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 2019. He is cur- rently a Ph.D. student in the Energy Systems, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW. His research interests include power engineering education, curriculum

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

energy and promoting diversity and international education between 1998-2012. He served on multiple U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FOAs merit project proposal committees since 2013.Paul Aden Paschal, Sam Houston State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Design and Construction of a Solar Powered Automated Chicken Coop1. IntroductionThe senior design project is a capstone project course taken in the final year of the Electronics andComputer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).Introduction of renewable energy applications to engineering technology curriculum at SHSU hasimpacted students, faculty, and university community very positively and

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

from STEM fields ofstudy and STEM careers. Therefore, it is necessary to break the cycle by targeting theseunderrepresented groups for intervention at a young age. To better tailor the design of theactivities to underrepresented groups, the team relied on a literature review of previous work.The framework of Jackson et al.’s “Equity-Oriented Conceptual Framework for K-12 STEMLiteracy” [4] was particularly helpful in designing the curriculum, and it recommended focusingon themes of empathy, empowerment, hands-on learning, and including multiple areas of STEMlearning. It is our hope that the outcomes of this project will be an incremental step toward a moreeducated and equitable workforce, and a workforce that is better prepared to meet

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Thermodynamics CourseAbstractCan online labs improve student learning in comparison to hands-on labs? Do they have space inour curriculum for online and in-person lab offerings? Can some of the lessons learned apply toin-person lab offerings? Can online labs improve the sense of inclusion and belonging?These questions are addressed in the paper. The paper describes the five labs conducted 100%online in a 3rd-year Introduction to Thermodynamics course in a mid-size comprehensiveuniversity’s mechanical engineering program. The course comprises 200 minutes of lectures and125 minutes of labs per week in a 10-week term. The lectures are offered in a flipped format;lectures are pre-recorded, and class periods are used for problem-solving and