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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Paper ID #31473Prototype Automated Solar Tracking with Power Generation SystemDr. Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University Pomona Dr. Sean Monemi is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Director of Smart Grid Laboratory at Cal Poly Pomona. He has many years of industrial experience and practiced engineering profession as an electrical engineer for Litton Industries. His professional experience includes working as a senior engineer and supervisor in one of the largest power company, Tennessee Valley Authority, in the areas of Substation Deign and Metering

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ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Alya Abd Aziz, Northeastern University; Evan Alexander, Northeastern University; Laura Brigandi, Northeastern University; Cole Branagan, Northeastern University

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development of medicine dispens- ing pumps.Cole Branagan, College of Engineering Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Power Generation through Small Scale Wind Turbine Alya Abd Aziz, Evan Alexander, Cole Branagan, Laura Brigandi, and Bala Maheswaran College of Engineering Northeastern UniversityAbstractAs the world and technological advancements move forward, people continue to look to new formsof energy.1-2 Fossil fuels are finite and will eventually become depleted, so renewable energy, suchas wind energy, is becoming more common. Large scale wind turbines are an efficient way toharness energy

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Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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-scale, axial flux wind turbine-generator. Anaxial wind turbine is easy to build, fun to learn and cost effective system designed using inalmost any windy location in the world. Two students at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI)enrolled in a Bachelors of Science in the Electrical and Information Engineering Technology(EIET) major, have spent many hours researching various wind turbines. The subject matterpresented in this paper are (1) design and build a cost effective 0.5 kW wind turbine capable ofproducing 12-48 V direct current (DC), (2) build two wind turbines with different configurations,(3) build a traveling display that can be taken to remote locations and educate anyone withquestions, and (4) experiment with variable loads and blade

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ECCD Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon De Los Rios, Lisbon Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL)

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. Page 22.1665.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Virtual Power Producers and Distributed Generation in Energy Trading Markets: An Approach to the Integration of Renewable Energy in Latin America Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa - ISEL Rua Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1. 1949 - 014 Lisboa – Portugal Affiliation to GECAD - Knowledge Engineering and Decision Support Research Center Abstract - In order for governments from around the world, but more specifically from LatinAmerica to be able to respond and meet increases in electrical power demand in the coming yearsand deal with the

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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which took place in of March 2005. An organizationalchart of the overall project team is given in Figure 1 below. All members in the project reportedto someone on the organizational chart. 10 kW Photovoltaic Project Organizational Chart Prof. Janice Means Robert W. Fletcher, Ph.D. Carey Valentine Prof. Dan Faoro Project Principal Investigator Campus Facilities College of Architecture Mechanical Engineering Electrician - Jim Bates Robert G. Pratt, P.E. PV Installer - Advanced Consulting Engineer Distributed Generation RGP Pro, Inc

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New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

developed as part of a multidisciplinaryundergraduate certificate in power and energy. The course was designed to address the policy,economic, and societal issues of energy, in order to complement the more technical coursesrequired as part of the undergraduate certificate. In order to minimize any additional credit hoursrequired of students pursuing the certificate, the course was also designed to fit within theUniversity’s new General Education requirements as a “Global Dynamics” course. The course isalso well suited to cover the broader “impacts” of engineering as required by ABET. The paperalso overviews class structure and teaching method to promote active student inquiry into thematerial. I. IntroductionIn Fall 2010, the University of

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

teaching and curriculum.Table 1. Sites and technology focal areas for the locations visited as part of the CREATE EnergyStorage international project.3.1 How is the energy landscape in Germany different from the United States?3.1.1 Historical and Cultural ContextThe generation that lived through WWII Germany dealt with massive destruction that includedthe demolition of much of Germany’s energy infrastructure. Those who survived the war hadfirsthand experience with energy shortages unlike anything the U.S. has experienced in recenthistory. For example, one gentleman we met told us about his grandfather who had a vehiclemodified to run on wood because their petroleum sector was demolished. The vehicle had agasifier mounted in the rear bed, and it

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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Steven Michael Ansorge, Madison Area Technical College; Adam Gusse, Sunvest Solar, Inc; Nicholas J. Hylla, Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #30133Enlightened Education: Solar Engineering Design to Energize SchoolFacilitiesDr. Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College Dr. Walz completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Laboratory and Rayovac. His studies also included re- search with the University of Rochester Center for Photo-Induced Charge Transfer. Since 2003, Dr. Walz has taught science and engineering at Madison Area Technical College, where he serves as the director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #34966Teaching STEM Early-college Students: A New Methodology to Teach En-ergyComplex SystemsDr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dr. Ahmed C. Megri is an Associate Professor of engineering. He received his HDR (Dr. Habilitation) in Engineering Sciences, from Marie and Pierre Curie University, Paris VI (Sorbonne Universities), in 2011, and his Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering, from Lyon Institute of Technology in 1995. He wrote more than 100 papers in the journal and international conferences. His research interests include thermal and mechanical modeling and simulation of

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Aman Luthra, University of Georgia; Tom Lawrence P.E., University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

inthe lower left side of the compartment, shown in Figure 1, and in front of an air intake pointneeded for cooling purposes, shown in Figure 2, since consistent airflow was expected. Figure 1: Mounting Location in Ford C-Max Compartment Anemometer Air Intake Point Figure 2: Anemometer mounted in the compartment With the recorded air velocities in the logger, the power generation equation was thenutilized to calculate the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Danielle S. Washington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tony D. Martin Jr.; Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

LEDrate We believe by associating the practices and Emergency Bag Lighttechnicalities of renewable energy with fun, The Smart Solar LED Emergency Bag Light willinteresting hands-on projects, and resources, we are store energy from sunlight gathered during the dayprovided the ability to educate these generations on and assist the user in finding items they need fromone of the most essential and beneficial skills that their bags or purses when in a dimly lit room or darkwill most assuredly be sought after in future years. area. This model requires the following parts: When we embarked upon this journey we had no • (1) 5-volt/220-mA solar panelidea what challenges and/or learning experienceswe

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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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

] indicated that it is the U.S. policy to support the modernization of thetransmission and distribution system to maintain a reliable and secure electricity infrastructure tomeet further demand growth and achieve the following characteristics and functionalities: 1)Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, andefficiency of the electric grid; 2) Dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, withfull cyber-security; 3) Deployment and integration of distributed generation, including renewableenergy; 4) Development and incorporation of demand response, demand-side and energy-efficiency resources; 5) Deployment of smart technologies for metering, power gridcommunications, and distribution

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School; Cris Folk, Madison College

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Technological Education) training team.Mr. Cris Folk, Madison College Cris, retired from full time teaching at Madison Area Technical College in 2017 after having taught for 18 years in the classroom and at a variety of business and industry locations in southern Wisconsin. While primarily an electronics professor, Cris also developed and delivered coursework and training for indus- trial equipment maintenance, general electricity, heating ventilation and air conditioning, robotics, food processing, interpreting engineering drawings, solar and wind energy, energy management and building automation. He was the Renewable Energy Program Director from 2012 until his retirement in 2017. Before working at the college, Cris

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, in[1] the authors discuss battery sizing, but not testing; whereas in [2] the authors’ focus is on cellsin the 2Ah to 5Ah range. A very good reference on battery bank testing is available fromMegger [3]. The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, also has agood reference [4] which includes test plans and forms.Inspections of the General Condition of the Battery BankAs part of each inspection of the battery bank, the overall condition is determined by:  general appearance and cleanliness of the batteries;  electrolyte levels, cracks in jars, and leakage of electrolyte; and  evidence of corrosion at terminals, connectors, racks, or cabinetsTo aid in teaching these tasks, two separate battery banks are

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Abdullah Al Hadi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajab Challoo, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

divided into three main sections, power generation, transmission, anddistribution. The power generation consists of a power plant that produces power from renewableor non-renewable energy sources at low to medium voltage. This voltage is then increased inorder to transmit the power from the generation site to the distribution site. At the distributionlevel, the voltage is again reduced for the consumers. Power transformer, in this case, plays avery important role to step up and step down the voltage. There have been many advancementsin the conventional transformer, mainly magnetic coils, materials, cooling system, manufacturingprocess etc., but the advancements of the transformer structure and functions are first proposed in[1] where power

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

President and Professor at North American University in Houston, TX from July 2012 through December 2016. He also served as a Chair of Energy Conservation and Conversion Division at American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Pecen holds a B.S in EE and an M.S. in Controls and Computer Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University, an M.S. in EE from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (UW, 1997). He served as a graduate assistant and faculty at UW, and South Dakota State University. He served on UNI Energy and Environment Coun- cil, College Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew R. Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

from the Departments of Technology,Economics, Physics, Business, and others. The Renewable Energy Program operates on five goals that align with the strategic goalsof the college and university. The five goals of the Renewable Energy program are: 1. Provide students with high quality educational experiences by featuring a modern, up-to- date curriculum that will develop the technical and managerial knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are foundational to success as RE professionals. 2. Recruit and graduate a diverse group of individuals to support companies and organizations that will employ RE professionals in the state and throughout the United States. 3. Provide opportunities for students to interface with

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Transportation Company, SystemsControl, and M.J. Electric) has donated a 2500-kVA, three-phase, General Electric, 32.8-kV –2,400-V, grounded wye to delta, type OA-T transformer; a 333-kVA, single-phase, McGraw-Ed-ison, 34.4kV – 277-V, type OA transformer; five voltage regulators, and several current and po-tential transformers. With test equipment obtained from a grant from the Department of Energy(DoE) and other equipment donated by local industry, the students perform insulation resistance,transformer turns ratio, oil breakdown, and power factor (or dissipation factor) testing on thesetransformers. These tests are in addition to the standard laboratory tests on small transformers:1) determining the polarity and turns-ratio, 2) finding equivalent

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to the participants. The center has an established relationship with regional high-techindustry such as GE and Eaton corporation. Because the center is a university-based productdevelopment center that helps industry clients refine existing products, develop new products,and improve business practices, they were able to provide project leads and support for thePBLP4NWD participant teams. The projects sponsored by the regional industry were addressedby the participants while they gain hands-on engineering experience during the two-semestersenior capstone project.To further increase the participant technical knowledge, they were required to study our NuclearPower emphasis, which includes the following courses: 1) ENGR493-01 Special Topics

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Xiaoyu Zhang, Old Dominion University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University

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VSU student during thesummer of 2018 at ODU. The funding to support this REU internship came from a request forsupplemental funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the VSU grant. Thisproject offered students with opportunities to explore electrochemical technologies for cleanfuels production and applications to the participating students.Research BackgroundFuel cells are electrochemical devices for power generation, which can be used as sustainableenergy systems for transportation, industrial applications, and back-up and off-grid power.Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is attractive because of its high efficiency,mild operating conditions, and carbon free emission. In PEMFCs, hydrogen gas is flowingthrough the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Daniel Plant, University of Georgia; Daniel Ethan Wallon, University of Georgia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

match the tooling available. In all, theproject was a difficult, but rewarding experience for everyone involved.IntroductionExperiential learning theory defines learning as "the process whereby knowledge is createdthrough the transformation of experience. Knowledge is a result of a combination of graspingand transforming experience” [1]. Experience created by overcoming the challenge to perform anenergy conversion of a prime mover is regarded as a convergence approach. The convergingstyle dominates learning areas of abstract conceptualization and active experimentation.Individuals with such learning preferences work best with technical tasks and problem solving.This learning style is best suited for people who enjoy experiments, simulations

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota; Michael Klein, University of North Dakota

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

designproject or a case study in renewable energy systems courses. I. Introduction The developed world has had reliable access to electric power for decades, and much researchis currently focused on the reliability, efficiency, and security of aging grids, harnessingsustainable generation, and integrating “Smart Grid” concepts. However, approximately onebillion people still lack access to electricity globally. Access is particularly low in rural areas,where only 63.2% of people in rural areas of developing countries have access to electricity [1],and about half of those without electricity live in Africa, where the 2015 rural electrification ratewas only 14% [2]. One proposed solution is the islanded microgrid, which is a small grid thatconnects

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Lynn Wade, Northern Arizona University; Karin E. Wadsack, Northern Arizona University School of Earth & Sustainability; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Northern Arizona University; Brent A. Nelson, Northern Arizona University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

generate specialized courses tied to traditional and emerging energy systems, includingrenewable energy systems as well as energy resource management. Given the ubiquity of energy-focused courses on a college campus, it is convenient to use the real-live energy systems of thecampus itself to emphasize concepts learned in the class - using the campus as a livinglaboratory.A living laboratory is considered a real-world system that can be observed and manipulated bythe user to drive improvement and innovation [1, 2]. The concept first emerged within the fieldof computing and information technology. Within the University setting, the concept began tostrongly unfold in the context of sustainability education. Some of the key features of

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Technology (MET) program is to educateits MET students on energy conservation in general and for buildings in specific. In this study,which was part of a project conducted for HVAC & Refrigeration class (MET 42100), the teamdecided to investigate ways to reduce energy or improve the coefficient of performance (COP)and efficiency of refrigeration cycles by looking into energy consumption in the condenser unit ofthe system. Sometimes overlooked and underappreciated, a power plant condenser can make orbreak the efficiency and power delivery goals. Understanding how important a role thecondenser plays is a good step toward greater energy conservation awareness. The teamconducted a parametric study to analytically investigate improvements

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Awilma Paola Ventura Lugo, Western Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Over 80% ofthe energy used worldwide comes from the finite nonrenewable sources and this is supposed toincrease significantly in coming years. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration'sInternational Energy Outlook 2017, world’s energy consumption is expected to increase by 48%between year 2015 and 2040.A fluid power system [1] transforms available form of energy to mechanical energy through theuse of a fluid media. It also deals with transmission and control of forces and motion using apressurized fluid. In general, a fluid power system, specifically hydraulics system is a cost-effective solution of problems requiring high power density and large reversible force or torque inan application. It is also easy to control and can be

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Solar

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Ashley Jordan Scholes, Madison Area Technical College; Hao Jiang, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jessica M.S. Silva, Azelis; Jennifer Sanfilippo M.S., L.A.T., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Walter A. Zeltner, Microporous Oxides Science and Technology, L.L.C.; Marc Arlen Anderson, Imdea Energía, Madrid

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Paper ID #22061Experimental Field Trial of Self-cleaning Solar Photovoltaic PanelsDr. Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College Dr. Walz completed his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in Environmental Chemistry and Tech- nology, while conducting electrochemical research on lithium-ion batteries with Argonne National Lab- oratory and Rayovac. His studies also included research with the University of Rochester Center for Photo-Induced Charge Transfer. Since 2003, Dr. Walz has taught chemistry and engineering at Madison Area Technical College. Dr. Walz is the Director and Principal Investigator for the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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. Contact Hours: 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I - Senior engineering project selection, planning, and development. Emphasis will be placed on defining project requirements, developing project work breakdown structure, conceptual designs, and working prototypes. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab. ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II - Senior engineering project design, development, fabrication, and testing. Emphasis will be placed on iterative design processes, project management and execution, fabrication and testing. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.The PBL sequence of courses provided the participants with an opportunity to learn projectmanagement, technical communication, teaming, and problem-solving skills while

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Leah Hope Sirkis, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

experientiallearning.References[1] R. Pelc, R. M. Fujita, “Renewable Energy from the Ocean,” Marine Policy, vol. 26, no. 6, pp 471-479, November 2002 [Online]. Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X02000453 [Accessed: May 5, 2020].[2] “Key World Energy Statistics,” International Energy Administration, 2020 [Online]. Available : https://www.iea.org/reports/key-world-energy-statistics-2020/final- consumption#abstract [Accessed: May 30, 2020].[3] C. Bernardoni, et al., “Techno-economic Analysis of Closed OTEC Cycles for Power Generation,” Renewable Energy, vol. 132, pp 1018-1033, 2019 [Online]. Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com.pitt.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0960148118309595

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Anthony M. Popovski, University of Pittsburgh; Feng Xiong, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perimeter. The defaultelectric potential plot is generated. Figure 3: Electric potential plot of cylindrical capacitor modelA global evaluation is added that measures the Maxwell Capacitance of the model. Thecapacitance will match the desired value calculated at the beginning of the module.Undergraduate Research Project on Transmission Line ModellingFor COMSOL Multiphysics to become fully immersed into the EE curriculum, a researchcomponent was added. As a research 1 institution, University of Pittsburgh has a research focusin all educational endeavors. Every summer the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation holdsa summer undergraduate research program where the focus of the research should be insustainable engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nina T. Jones, University of Florida; Sean R. Niemi, University of Florida; Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.

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, 2021 A Hands-On Learning Module Pipe Flow Velocity Profile Interrogator Laboratory Kit For Remote Online Fluid Mechanics InstructionIntroductionNearly all undergraduate engineering courses, including laboratories, were moved online in thefall of 2020 due to COVID-19. As no fully-online ABET-accredited mechanical engineeringbachelor’s degree programs exist, a key challenge was porting applied hands-on laboratoryexperiences to the remote learning environment while providing students with experiences aspragmatic and engaging as those found in standard brick-and-mortar laboratories [1]. Oneapproach engineering faculty employed to maintain experiential learning was sending kits by mailto