Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

allow students to work on projects that can be relevant tocurrent leading edge research and technology. The development, content and structure oflaboratory activities and project-based learning as part of this effort to embed renewable energyinto our curriculum are also presented. [7]Background and Curricular Context: ET curricula descriptionEngineering education moves into the twenty first century charged with an environmental agendato respond to wider changes in the society. However, the educators are regularly modifyingcurriculum content to embrace technological changes into the learning outcomes. On the otherhand, renewable energy and sustainability are highly interdisciplinary, crossing over between anumbers of research areas, which makes

Conference Session

ECCD Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American; Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Elizardo Garcia, Universidad TecMilenio; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Roman Garcia, IEEE; Jose Sanchez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

range of 5 Volts, which are suitablyhandled by the data acquisition system.Students will design voltage divider circuits and make experiments for their calibration, as wellas Hall effect current sensors.5- Integration to curriculumThe Energy studies option at the EE Dept in UTPA is formed with the following set of courses:a. ELEE 4333 Renewable Energyb. ELEE 4372 Electric Machinery & Power Systems Fundamentals.c. ELEE 3371 Electric Power Systems Design & Applications (Buildings)d. ELEE 3370 Power ElectronicsThe equipment and systems developed in this project will enable UTPA to support this string ofcourses, and make a better course curriculum for ELEE 3370 Power Electronics. The DC powersource from the ENGR PV array will

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; Liping Guo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

closer starts moving and continues until the door is completely closed. Thehydraulic door closer has rotating parts that can provide a potential mechanical energy source.This energy source is converted appropriately to electrical energy to provide power to a low-power wireless sensor.In the first phase of the project, an appropriate gear set is designed to increase the speed of therotation so that it is able to provide enough rotation speed for the generator. Then a power circuithas been designed to implement and manage energy conversion. This circuit will regulate thevoltage for a wireless sensor node. Before implementation of the experiment, necessarycomputer simulations were conducted. If the sensor node functions appropriately with the

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduates in the department of engineering and technology at WCU,developing an emphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the nextgeneration of the region’s power industry workforce.To that end, an undergraduate curriculum development effort was planned and is projected totrain, prepare for research, and educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineeringand Technology for careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamentalpower engineering courses: 1. Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThis paper describes in detail the first pilot implementation of the Power Systems coursecomponent entitled “Modern Power Systems Analysis” for Electrical and

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as coauthors. He was the first recipient of an NSF research initiation grant (now CAREER Award) at UALR. He has a strong grant funding record and in 2011, he received funding from NSF for curriculum development in the area of Photo-voltaic (PV) Solar Energy. The project involves developing exemplary course modules and innova- tive laboratory modules for adaptation at other schools for undergraduate/graduate teaching and research. Recently, he completed three projects for Arkansas Highway and Transportation department related to highway lighting using solar energy. He established a commercial PV system with solar panels on the rooftop of ETAS building for teaching and research with funding from Arkansas Energy

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

current conduction which is dependent on switching states. Restructuring andreshaping of the electric power systems, in the context of smart grid paradigm and the rapid drivetowards the integration of distributed generation and renewable energy systems have highlightedalso the needs for power system education for non-engineers. During the 2017-2018 academicyear, we proposed, the department and the college curriculum committees approved to establisha minor in power and energy engineering. This initiative was strongly supported by the industrialadvisory board and by our major industry sponsors, e.g. Entergy. Major challenges faced withthis project are the lack of adequate laboratory facilities, software licenses, properly trainedteaching assistants

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

involving Macomb CommunityCollege and the Division of Engineering Technology at Wayne State University. The projectincludes developing a hybrid electric vehicle curriculum and integrating it with the existingApplied Science program in Automotive Technology23, 24 Page 15.476.5Three course experiences on instrumentation, electric vehicles and project activities werereported by Rizkalla25, 26, 27 Laio28 reported on the development of a Virtual Hybrid ElectricVehicle Simulator using LabVIEW that enhanced Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) training andeducation. Winstead29 presented outcomes of a project conducted to convert a stock ToyotaPrius to a plug-in

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-400: RENEWABLE ENERGY BASED CAPSTONE SENIOR DE-SIGN PROJECTS FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY CURRICULUMRadian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Re- search Institute, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as a project manager and senior consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moghbelli, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics; Haitham Abu_Rub, Texas A&M University at Qatar, ECE Department

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Associate Professor in IUT and IUST from 1989 - 2002. He has done several projects in the area of electrical drives, power electronics, and hybrid electric vehicles. He served as the Head of School of Railway Engineering at IUST from 2000 - 2002. He served as a consultant at Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District from 1991 - 1993 and at Isfahan and Tehran Regional Metro Compa- nies from 1993 - 2002. He has directed several projects in the area of electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles. He also was a research associate in the Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program in the department of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2004. Furthermore, he suc- cessfully implemented the

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20318Embedding Renewable Energy Concepts into Engineering CurriculumDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PhD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at uni- versities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergrad

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin B Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

context of power systems curriculum development efforts to bridge the gapsof regional workforce needs 7. The paper primarily highlighted the effectiveness of studentoriented project based learning. Page 26.58.3Among the collaborative efforts, Mousavinezhad et al. described the work of the Electrical andComputer Engineering Department Heads Association with the support of the National ScienceFoundation in establishing a workshop series on the issues aimed at developing educational andresearch programs in this critical area of power and energy systems within Electrical andComputer Engineering 8.Another collaborative effort is the Consortium of

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon M. Grainger, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #25648Visualizing Power-Quality Phenomena in a Hands-On Electric Power Sys-tems LaboratoryMr. Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh I am a Electrical Engineering Masters student in the Electric Power program at the University of Pitts- burgh. I spent the last year helping to develop a hands on learning environment and curriculum for engineering students of all disciplines. My current research is in power electronic conversion for small spacecraft applications.Dr. Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh Robert Kerestes, PhD, is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

consortium that includestwelve universities, seventeen industry partners, and two national labs in order to enhancecurriculum development and education in the study of electrical power and distributed energyresources [13]. Belu et al. suggested methods to revitalize a power engineering program with anenhanced major and a new minor program development, while promoting new concepts of smartgrids, energy management, and renewable energy systems with support from local and regionalindustry [14]. Powell and Hayt developed a low-voltage microgrid for experiments in renewableenergy distribution that exposed undergraduate engineering students to power generation, grid,and distributed related topics early in a power curriculum that enhanced the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, trigonometry and analytic geometry, and finally CalculusI enhance learning objectives in this renewable energy class. In addition, a laboratory manual fromFESTO-Didactic provides detailed review information on related fundamentals before thelaboratory activities.This curriculum update serves as a major and minor class for multiple degree concentrations suchas Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET), construction management, safetymanagement, and engineering design and development in the department of engineeringtechnology. The university’s recent strong partnership with a major energy services company alsomakes electrical power and renewable energy curriculum central to the University and College’sstrategic planning that will produce

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students access live solar energy data from theirlaptop or smart phone. A preliminary evaluation of the educational impact shows that studentsnot only gained an appreciation for solar energy, but they had confidence in their ability todevelop innovative ideas for improving solar panel performance.Energy TransformationEngineers should have technical expertise, but also the ability to work with new and “uncertain”information, collaborate, and solve open-ended problems [1]. In order to make it a reality, aninstitutional transformation of university teaching is essential [2] – [5]. That is the motivationbehind an energy transformation project underway in an undergraduate Engineering Technologyprogram. The goal is a new energy systems curriculum that

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Smith College; Israel Koren, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Baaba Andam, Smith College; C. Mani Krishna, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; C. Andras Moritz, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

technology impacts on the U.S. energy demand profile. E-Vision2000, Key Issues That Will Shape Our Energy Future: Analyses and Papers Prepared for the E-Vision 2000Conference, Santa Monica, CA: RAND CF-170/1-1-DOE.5. IEEE Computer Society/ACM Task Force on Computing Curriculum, Computing Curricula - ComputerEngineering "Ironman Draft," June 8, 2004. Retrieved from http://www.eng.auburn.edu/ece/CCCE/6. Academic Handbook. 2005. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. Retrieved fromhttp://www.kfupm.edu.sa/ee/bscourses.htm7. University of Utah, Integrated System-Level Design in Electrical Engineering. National Science FoundationGrant Proposal EEC-0431958. Retrieved from http://www.ece.utah.edu/~cfurse/NSF/Project%20Description.htm8

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #33159A Model Passive Solar Home Student Design ProjectDr. Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Assistant Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology programs. Matt joined the Technology department faculty after working at the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy for over five years. Previously, he worked at General Electric as a wind site manager at the Grand Ridge and Rail Splitter wind projects. Matt’s experience also includes service in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear propulsion officer

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

- partment. His teaching focus is in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics but has also taught classes such as numerical methods and introduction to engineering. His interests include student pathways and mo- tivations into engineering and developing lab-based curriculum. He has also developed an interest in non-traditional modes of content delivery including online classes and flipped classrooms and incorporat- ing the entrepreneurial mindset into curriculum. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A First-Year Power Plant Design ProjectAbstractThis evidence-based practice paper discusses the development and refinement of a first-yearengineering design project related to

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schubert, Packer Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

syngas, which can then be burned in a generatorset to provide electrical power and heat. In order to achieve this efficiency, a plasma torch isused to rapidly pyrolyze corn stover, producing high BTU content syngas and a dry ash rich insoil nutrients.A multidisciplinary team of four undergraduate researchers converted a commercially-availableplasma cutter into a plasma torch for use in a farm-scale biomass syngas reactor. This hands-onresearch project combined the best available published literature on plasma cutters and torcheswith the accumulated experience of professional engineers from industry to create a workingprototype. Following each major development, the student team reviewed their work, and near-term plans, with a review board

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

basic loop tuningmethods were relatively easy to learn.In another comprehensive student team project, a university campus energy audit involvingHVAC systems and air handlers was specifically discussed by Jansson et al.8. The student teamof four majoring in electrical, civil/environmental and mechanical engineering learned the basicsof building energy analysis, how to perform lighting surveys and energy audits and developedrecommendations to the University's Energy Review Panel. Since all the energy being used oncampus is originally unknown for each specific building, the team also completed a sub-meteringanalysis to prioritize which buildings on campus should be investigated first based upon theirenergy consumption.The unique nature of the

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Zimmerman, Portland State University; Timothy D. Gulzow, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

career-relatedcapabilities. For instance, the work by Felder, et al, describe instructional methods relevant todeveloping the critical skills required of modern engineering graduates.1–3 As well, Feisel andRosa’s work describe the functional role of laboratories in engineering education, including theability to meaningfully assess the objectives set forth by EC2000 in the laboratory setting.4 Dym,et al, describe the role of design in the engineering curriculum and explore project-based learningas a method for developing these engineering capabilities.5 And, Prince and Felder describeinductive teaching and learning methods that include both problem- and project-based learningapproaches.6This manuscript compliments that body of research by

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

),, pp.103-120, 2005.12. A. Yadav, et al. Problem-based Learning: Influence on Students’ Learning in an Electrical Engineering Course, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 100(2), pp. 253–280, 2011.13. J. Strobel, and A. van Barneveld, When is PBL more effective? A meta-synthesis of meta-analyses comparing PBL to conventional classrooms, Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 3(1), pp. 44–58, 2009.14. F. Blaabjerg, A power electronics and drives curriculum with project-oriented and problem-based learning: a dynamic teaching approach for the future, Journal of Power Electronics, Vol. 2(4), pp. 240-249, 2002.15. J. Macias-Guarasa, J. M. Montero, R. San-Segundo et al., “A project-based learning approach to

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Lab, they are able to get measurementsof the received power from the sun, and to use them as a tool in the learning process,which we think, will be greatly improved by the hands on experience on these facilities,and will also prepare them to be aware of the technology deployment in the actual world,which is evolving in a faster and revolutionary way.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under awardnumber DE-EE0004007.References[1] Jaime Ramos et al, “Commissioning a 5 kW PV array for Electrical Engineering University curriculum”, 2011 ASEE General Conference paper 256, Vancouver CA. Page

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

checklistprovided in the pump selection guide by Goulds pumps1. The instructor can provide this kind ofearly exposure to engineering practice by incorporating design sheets in relevant coursematerials. Fig. 1 Pump selection checklist from Pump Selection Guide by Goulds Pump1 From the literature review, the author found only a few papers that dealt with design sheetsor engineering guide from manufacturers. Only two textbooks, one by Fox et al.2 and the otherby Hodge and Taylor3, provide actual manufacturer data and discuss the selection of pumps interm of these data. Lee and Ceylan4 mentioned in their paper on Thermal System Design classthat the students were required to select heat exchanger based on design conditions. Similarly,Shervin and

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University ; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Francis Praska, University of Northern Iowa; Ashraf Al-Qassab, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

designs. Senior students involved inthis project have shown excellent progress by developing their technical and teamwork/socialskills as part of the Senior Design I and II core courses and have been successfully completingtheir course requirements.I. Introduction and Problem DefinitionWorldwide, the need for electrical power has increased exponentially. Energy needs versusclimate change relation has been a subject of a significant debate in the world. Recent scientificevidence indicates that global warming is underway 1. Observed changes show that despite largevariations from year to year, the global mean temperature has risen significantly in the lastcentury 1. Expected future increases in global average temperatures may have adverse

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Thermoeconomics 1Table 4 describes the course grading plan. Vapor Cycles and Exergy Accounting 2In the first portion of the quarter, advanced Gas Power Cycles and Exergy Accounting 3thermodynamic topics including exergy and Combined Power Cycles (Gas and Vapor) and Exergy Accounting 2reaction systems are studied. Due to the Project Related Lessons - In Progress Review withtopics’ importance to the mechanical Professor, Peer Reviewed Presentation 4engineering curriculum, exergetic and Reacting Systems: First and

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

which require a two-course sequence inthermodynamics. With the arrival of computerized thermodynamic functions, laboriousinterpolation from thermodynamic tables can be reduced or eliminated, allowing more advancedexercises to be formulated. Computerized thermodynamic properties have been introduced forclassroom instruction and for homework assignments at many points over the last decade. Oneof the first to do this was McClain [1] who developed ideal gas thermodynamic properties usingMathCad for dealing with gas turbine problems and other cases where ideal gasses are used. Thiswork was expanded by McClain [2] in establishing exercises for students using the MathCadthermodynamic property functions. This work was continued by Maixner et al [3

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electronics”,2010 IEEE EDUCON Education Engineering Conf., Madrid, Spain, 2010 (CD).17. A. Yadav, D. Subedi, and M. A. Lundeberg, “Problem-based learning: influence on students’ learning in anelectrical engineering course”, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 100(2), pp.253-280, 2011.18. F. Martinez, L. C. Herrero, and S. de Pablo, “Project-based learning and rubrics in the teaching of powersupplies and photovoltaic electricity,” IEEE Trans. Educ., vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 87 - 96, Feb. 2011.19. R. Belu, “Renewable Energy Based Capstone Senior Design Projects for an ET Curriculum”, 2011 ASEEEConference & Exposition, June 26 - 29, 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada (CD).20. D. G. Lamar, F.F. Miaja, M: Arias et al., “Experiences in the application of

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-year awarded NSF TUES project, isto continue disseminate the results of integration of micro-fluidics technology and applicationsinto Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum. In this paper, we are also discussing acapstone senior design project that approaches the interdisciplinary aspects of thetranslational research in the renewable energy and sustainability combined with theminiaturization offered by micro-fluidics applications. The project structure and outcomes,lesson learned and future improvements are discussed in detail in the sections below.As we described in our past papers, micro-fluidics related student-led projects and experimentswere developed and integrated into our courses offered since AY 2011-2012. This combinationof