Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

week groups were given individual experiments tocomplete in the given class time. All experiments specified a fuel cell manufacturing process, aslisted in Table 1, which would examine a new configuration or classification of fuel celltechnology. Moreover, hands-on laboratory experiments were a powerful way to encouragestudents to develop their teamwork skills. Teamwork can produce a superior outcome whilegiving students a sense of accomplishment, especially when the assignments are highlychallenging12. Also allowing students to work together greatly improved communicationcapabilities which can increases an engineer’s effectiveness significantly10. During the lab section, teams were given an outside reading assignment that was meant

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

(2) min (TH,in −TC,in )Evaluation of Student LearningTwo on-line surveys were conducted to assess student reaction to the new learning in contextformat, where students had more freedom to complete the project at their own pace. In contrastto more traditional experiments in this class, students were given broad guidelines and generalequations, but decisions about the experimental setup and data collection were left up to thestudent teams. The first survey was conducted before the laboratory project started and thesecond was conducted after the project was completed. Both surveys were mandatory, so 100%participation by the 45 students in the class was achieved.Graph 1 shows the responses for both pre and post tests for the

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Agustin Irizarry-Rivera P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Cecilio Ortiz, University of Puerto Rico-INESI; Marla D. Perez-Lugo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayguez Campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

effort and the progression of the involvement of two engineering professorsand their students in energy policy education, creation and evaluation using sustainable energy asthe focus. Collaborations with Social Sciences professors were essential as well as the creation ofa university energy institute. Courses on energy policy and social/ethical issues delivered tograduate and undergraduate students are described, including a synchronous web delivery of thepolicy course to law students. The energy policy entrepreneurship was taken to the real worldwith the creation and leadership of a multi-sector energy stakeholders roundtable, throughrenewable energy projects in communities and participation in energy-related public hearingswith graduate and

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed H. ElSawy, Tennessee Technological University; George M. Graham P.E., Tennessee Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the form of a lab project or a lecture problem set forchemistry, engineering, and technology students. The process could be studied as a simple logisticsproblem for entrepreneurship and small business classes, possibly with the economics of theproduction used as a case study.2) Environment: Approximately 5,000 gallons of petrodiesel could be displaced by biodiesel derivedfrom WVO, with possibilities of expanding this volume to 6,360 gallons in the future. Biodieselhas environmental benefits, especially when considered on a life cycle basis.3) Awareness: Putting the biodiesel processor on TTU's campus is a way to start showing the local,national, and international community how TTU is starting to "walk the talk" in making its campus

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1901: RENEWABLE ENERGY-BASED SENIOR DESIGN EXPE-RIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSSridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. Dr. Sridhar Condoor is a professor in the aerospace and mechanical engineering department. He is also the Program Director for the Mechanical Engineering, a KEEN fellow, a Coleman Fellow, the editor of the Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship. Condoor teaches sustainability, product design, and entrepreneurship. His research interests are in the areas of design theory and methodology, technology entrepreneurship, and sustainability. He is spearheading Technology Entrepreneurship education at SLU via Innovation to Product (I2P), iChallenge, and entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Jessica Tryner, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

conditions.Another version of press (middle of Figure 3) developed by the student group was based on acar jack. The reasoning was that although the regular people in the Gambia cannot own a car,there must be some discarded cars lying around beyond repair and the jacks would have no use Page 23.1064.4to the owners. Meanwhile, the jack-based design is more compact, powerful, easy-to-use, andlast longer. Therefore, it would be more suitable for the villagers with entrepreneurship to starta business, make a profit, and then help energize the local economy. Unfortunately, the area wevisited was so poor that there was no metal object left

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

are also provided. Suggestions are also made on modifying theproject further in the future so that students may gain more from the design project experience.IntroductionAs we move deeper into the 21st century, there are many calls to incorporate into engineeringeducation more aspects that develop the creativity and entrepreneurship skills of the students. Itis thought that for a nation or company to be more competitive and to develop solutions to morechallenging problems, engineers need to be more than just technically competent; they need to beable to be innovative, creative, and willing to take risks.Recognizing the importance of this goal, the author has modified a design project which is usedin a senior-level technical elective course on

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

wererelated to thermodynamics and energy. The objective of these projects was to demonstratethermodynamic- and energy-related concepts to the public audience in general and elementary andmiddle school students in particular. The students could choose a project from a list of projectsthat museums were interested in or they could initiate their own project. The staffs fromcommunity partners visited the class and explained some of the projects and their generalexpectations to students. The students prepared a proposal for the project which then was sharedwith the museum contact persons for their comments and approvals. The students implementedtheir team projects and prepared a report. Then, they presented their projects to museum staffs andhanded over

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-232: ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EAT FRENCH FRIES? LESSONSLEARNED FROM STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTSSharon deMonsabert, George Mason University Dr. deMonsabert is an Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. She has over 15 years of academic experience. She researches and teaches courses related to Sustainable Development, Environmental Systems and Engineering, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Dr. deMonsabert was recently appointed to the position of Fellow for Academic Curricula at George Mason University.Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University Mr. Jessup received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Infrastucture Engineering in 2008. He