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Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Christopher Douglas Roper, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

laboratory experience. Performed engineering and scientific appli- cations under engineers and scientists as a materials intern, physics and engineering researcher/teacher’s assistant, and mechanical engineer coop. Placed 2nd in the 2015 FRC Technical Research Exhibition Poster Presentation and 3rd in the 2015 FRC Technical Research Exhibition Oral Presentation in Region III for National Society of Black Engineers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Research Learning Experience while Designing Wind Turbine for Low Speed Wind ApplicationsAbstractExtracting the maximum amount of energy in various slow wind regions using low-speed windturbines has provided

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Marija Dimitrovska, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the statistically analyzed data and present it in bothwritten and oral forms. The leading faculty believes that presenting the outcomes of this study inASEE 2016 the students will gain further interest and motivation for the research. Future work The analyses of various shroud designs revealed important information on the futureconstruction of the shroud. Although the abstract initially said a wind turbine would be includedto investigate the power generation with the shrouds the custom constructed designs were toosmall to test with the 400W rating wind turbine. The researchers will be developing a customshroud with 300 angle to investigate the power generation by a small scale wind turbine. Thenext phase of the study will include

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Ramirez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hiram Moya, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Luis Saldivar Jr, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16732A Renewable Energy Undergraduate Course Underlining the Analysis of Col-lected Solar RadiationDr. Jaime Ramos P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Dr Jaime Ramos has been teaching Power Engineering courses at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2005. His current research interests are Renewable Energy and Engineering Education. He is an active Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of the ASEE.Mr. Jose Ramirez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley I am a Senior at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley who is working to obtain his

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jill Humston, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Energy and Environment Council, CNS Diversity Committee, University Diversity Advisory Board, and Graduate College Diversity Task Force Committees. His research interests, grants, and publications are in the areas of AC/DC Power System Interactions, distributed energy systems, power quality, and grid-connected renewable energy applications. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, and NAIT. Dr. Pecen was recognized as an Honored Teacher/Researcher in “Who’s Who among America’s Teachers” in 2004-2008. He was also nominated for 2004 UNI Book and Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, March 2004, and nominated for 2006, and 2007 Russ Nielson Service

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the effectiveness of ambient energy as asource of power.This research studied the waste mechanical energy from hydraulic door closers and itsconversion and storage into electrical energy. The converted and stored energy powers a wirelesscamera to surveillance around the door during the specified time period. Human presence aroundthe door (to open/close the door) is required to activate the hydraulic door closer to charge thestorage device. Based on ambient energy source, electrical energy conversion and storage circuitwas designed and tested for low power camera system.The hydraulic door closer as an ambient energy source and typical camera components wereinvestigated according to their power generation and consumption to make

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Renewable Energy Project in Rural EthiopiaAbstractThe paper chronicles the process which led to the success of a renewable energy project based ona hybrid, solar and wind power system. The project is based in Farsi Senkele, a rural communityin Ambo, Ethiopia. The initial fact-finding mission conducted by the university, including itsdealings with local governmental and nongovernmental organizations as well as localuniversities and colleges are highlighted with emphasis on the encountered challenges. Details ofthe proposed technical design of the renewable power source for pumping water from a shallowwell are presented. The logistical considerations, including the signing of a memorandum ofunderstanding (MOU) with a local organization, the

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #17458Development of a Low-cost, Portable, and Programmable Solar Module toFacilitate Hands-on Experiments and Improve Student LearningDr. Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University Sandip Das is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Das received his Ph.D. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of South Car- olina, Columbia, in 2014 and 2012 respectively. He earned his B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST, Shibpur, India) in 2004. His current research interests include

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #14495Design and Implementation of an Experiment Setup on Solar ElectricityDr. Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Linfeng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. He obtained his Ph.D. from Wayne State University. His current research is on the renewable energy, power system, and electronic devices. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design and implementation of an experiment setup on the solar electricityAbstract PV module price has fallen 75% to below $1/w

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1456: A SEVEN YEAR REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF LAWRENCETECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY’S ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENGINEER-ING PROGRAM INITIALLY FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS FROM THESTATE OF MICHIGANRobert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Techno- logical University in the summer of 2003, after several years of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems from Lawrence Technological University, in Southfield

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University; Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University; Stanislaw Grzybowski, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Jimena Bastos, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1700: SHIP-TO-SHORE COLLABORATIONS: INTEGRATINGRESEARCH OF SHIPBOARD POWER SYSTEMS INTO TODAY’S POWERENGINEERING RESEARCH ACTIVITIESNoel Schulz, Mississippi State University Noel N. Schulz received her B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1988 and 1990, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in EE from the University of Minnesota in 1995. She has been an associate professor in the ECE department at Mississippi State University since July 2001 and holds the TVA Endowed Professorship in Power Systems Engineering. Prior to that she spent six years on the faculty of Michigan Tech. Her research interests are in computer applications in

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connie Gomez, University of Texas at El Paso; Heidi Taboada, University of Texas at El Paso; Jose Espiritu, University of Texas at El Paso; Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas at El Paso

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Moreover,increasing numbers of manufacturers are beginning to evaluate their products and even theirproduct packaging for sustainability, whether to meet mandatory retail initiatives or to reap someof the rewards associated with greater environmental stewardship. This shift in product designmeans that engineering education needs to produce engineers that can provide technologicalinnovation while protecting the environment. These demands also mean that universities acrossthe nation need to build bridges between undergraduate engineering education and sustainabilityengineering in both research and industry.1 This paper describes an approach to includesustainability engineering within an existing engineering program through 1) curriculumdevelopment

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso Macia, Arizona State University; John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University; Brigid Dotson, University of Washington; Maria Macia, Veritas Preparatory Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2674: IMPACT OF SHADING ON COOLING AND HEATING LOADNarciso Macia, Arizona State University Narciso F. Macia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems, at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus (formerly ASU East). He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering in 1974 and 1976 from the University of Texas at Arlington. He also received a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Arizona State University in 1988. He is a Registered Engineer in the State of Arizona.John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University John-Paul Ishioye graduate research assistant at ASU-PTL, Arizona State University Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory. He has a

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacques Belanger, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Huy A Duong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Trent Hamilton

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy. In the private sector, he developed an extensive experience training junior engineers just coming out of college. More recently, he has been involved in supervising graduate students and coordinating group based senior projects.Dr. Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoMiss Huy Anh Duong, Mechanical Engineering Department Cal PolyTrent Hamilton c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Development of a Multidisciplinary Renewable Energy Laboratory for Research and Education Dr. Jacques J. Belanger, Dr. Andrew Davol, Huy Duong, Trent Hamilton California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

level, he administers implementation of 9 research projects in renewable energy as well as serving as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Energy Center of Ex- cellence. Bruce is a leader of collaborative efforts in the Minnesota system. He has been an initiator of many efforts of statewide influence. As a charter member of the Minnesota Energy Consortium, he has served on the leadership steering committee since the inception of the group. His leadership led to establishing the Energy Technical Specialist program, a multi-college program leading to industry positions in energy production in solar, wind, bio-fuels, fossil and nuclear fields. Current focus areas of the Minnesota Energy Center include education

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Dana Hickenbottom; Daniel Saunders, Western Washington University; Troy Thornton, Western Washington University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

/M250_DS_EN_60Hz.pdf).[12] Egauge, (https://www.egauge.net).[13] National Interagency Fire Center, (https://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_statistics.html).[14] Hutchison, Mica A., Deborah K. Follman, Melissa Sumpter, and George M. Bodner."Factors Influencing the Self‐Efficacy Beliefs of First‐Year Engineering Students." Journal ofEngineering Education, no. 1, 2006.[15] Litton A et al. “Effect of Research Opportunities on Undergraduate Students’ Self-Efficacyand Professionalism: Initial Qualitative Findings” American Society of Engineering EducationRocky Mountain Section Conference, 2017.

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Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Mohamed Shahidehpour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Joseph Clair P.E., Illinois Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012   1 IIT Campus as a Sustainability Living Laboratory for Student Education and Research Abstract As one of its key initiatives, WISER has developed a collaborative program with IIT academic colleges and the Office of Campus Energy and Sustainability (OCES) to achieve its mission of making IIT the most sustainable urban campus in our nation and utilizing the IIT campus as a living laboratory for education and research for both graduate and undergraduate students. At IIT campus, we are committed to significantly

Conference Session

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

also gained experience in the full cycle of a research project, from conducting aliterature search to writing a conference submission. By working with her mentor through eachstep in the research process, the student gained confidence in her abilities to be successful inresearch. With minimal previous research experience, the student was initially reluctant tocommit to the rigors of graduate school research for fear of failure, despite having interest inresearch. This project’s success encouraged the student to choose a research-based master’sdegree program and provided the confidence necessary to pursue her interests.The OTEC project provided a unique opportunity for the student to explore and reflect on herinterests. A list of potential

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brandy Bratton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Dillard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maggie Bump, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

interactionsthat characterizes contemporary collaborative research and learning. This paper discusses stepsthat have been taken to transition the Materials and Processes for Proton Exchange MembraneFuel Cells Research Experience for Undergraduates to a learning community model. In 2007, aresearch group facilitator position was added to build rapport among students, encouragedissemination of research through publications and presentations, and to guide their choice andvoice in their summer experience. Programmatic changes included weekly brown bag lunches,student-initiated lab tours, peer problem solving and editing, and social events. Exit interviewdata revealed that this was a positive change resulting in a better sense of community and a morerewarding

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Smith, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Richard Cockrum, California State Polytechnic University Pomona; Phyllis Nelson, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Marvin Abrams, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

nighttime operation.IntroductionA senior project has been established to give students the opportunity toparticipate in real life research that is applicable to energy conservation in theState of California. This project will provide a capstone educational experiencefor senior students to enhance their ability to be initially productive professionalengineers. The project team consists of three faculty in the Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECE) Department and four senior students. This projectis due to be completed by the fall of 2007. This project will endeavor to establishand demonstrate the feasibility of producing a computer controlled power supplyfor large light emitting diode (LED) arrays. It will reduce energy consumptionand costs

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Corey Evan Eichelberger; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

technology program accredited by ABET-TAC. The EET program teaches the fundamental elements of circuits, conventional andrenewable electrical power, analog/digital electronics, microcomputers, telecommunications,instrumentation and data acquisition, control systems, and networking principles. The programbegins with a base of introductory classes in math, physics, statistics, and computerprogramming and continues on into practical applications of the EET in industrial settings. AnEET junior student, also a co-author of this paper worked as a summer undergraduate researchstudent involving a number of applied research projects and summer STEM events from May 15through July 31, 2011. The student’s initial role was designing and building a testbed for

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Ayhan Zora, Deere & Company

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1230: AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT: THE DE-SIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY HY-BRID BOATFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityKeith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Mr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He re- ceived a BS in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and is pursuing an Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construc- tion Management. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction.Ayhan Zora, Deere & Company

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyler Grandahl; Gianfranco Biondi; Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2268: AN OPEN HARDWARE, OPEN SOURCE ELECTRONICLOAD BANK AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR EXPANDING THENUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS RESEARCHING BATTERYENERGY STORAGETyler GrandahlGianfranco BiondiClark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 22.197.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011An Open Hardware, Open Source Electronic Load Bank and DataAcquisition System For Expanding the Number of Schools and StudentsResearching Battery Energy StorageAbstractThere is growing student interest in renewable energy and electric vehicles. Energy storage is acritical technology for electric vehicles and to some

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Conservation and Optimization

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

some of the following skills:  problem solving  critical thinking  teamwork  creativity  communication skills  conflict resolution  project management  leadership  idea creation  professional commitment  autonomy  interpersonal skillsIn these activities students take initiatives to solve a large-scale open-ended real world single ormultidisciplinary problem, to produce an end product (prototype, report, program, etc.) during aconsiderable time period, with a specific deadline [10, 11].Implementation of research-based teaching-learning approachThe author had taught at a primarily undergraduate university between 2011 and 2016. Based onthe belief that research in higher education should

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; Wesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1105: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ENGI-NEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AN INNOVA-TIVE BIOFUEL RESEARCH PROJECTJeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials EngineeringWesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky Page 22.294.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bridging the Gap Between Science and Engineering for High School Students through an Innovative Biofuel Research ProjectAbstractThis contribution will outline the details of a project to introduce high school students to theprinciples of sustainability and renewable energy by

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

predominantlyundergraduate students, so it was well understood that most, if not all, of the students employedin the project would be undergraduates.Student research assistants were initially involved with items 1 through 4 above. The facultyadvisor initially addressed the items in 5 above, but even some of those duties were eventuallysuccessfully passes off to some of the students.The use of undergraduate engineering students in formal governmentally funded researchprograms is well established [2-4]. Private and non-profit organizations also recognize theimportance and value of undergraduate research [5, 6]. The author was well aware of thechallenges when undertaking research at a predominantly teaching institution, such as LTU.Those challenges are eloquently

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-2411: A STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: MYTH AND FACTS ONINRUSH POWER CONSUMPTION AND MERCURY CONTENT OFINCANDESCENT VERSUS COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTSMike Hay, University of Northern Iowa Mr. Mike Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 30 years of professional work experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on seven US patents. His graduate research was in planning optimum small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brandon Dooley, Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

passionate, if not somewhat capricious, public interest in generating the majority Page 22.562.4of consumed power from clean and renewable resources. These interests have manifested overthe last decade in what can be aptly described as the green movement, giving rise to a modern-day vernacular that includes such terms as “eco-friendly” and “carbon footprint.” Notsurprisingly, these interests have been increasingly echoed at the federal level as well, with theUnited States government pumping billions of dollars annually into a wide spectrum ofalternative energy and green research and educational initiatives during the last 10 years. Bycontrast, both

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Ahmad Sleiti, University of Central Florida; Eileen Cashman, Humboldt State University; Peter Lehman, Humboldt State University; Richard Engel, Schatz Energy Research Center; Michael Mann, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota

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, Co-PI for California Air Resources Board grant to built a Hydrogen Refueling Station at the CSULA campus, and senior personnel on NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates and Center for Energy and Sustainability under the Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology. Bringing emerging "green jobs" opportunities to his students, Dr. Blekhman is actively developing the program by offering new courses such as Fuel Cell Technologies, Photovoltaics, Smart Grid, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles etc.Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He received his B.S.ChE from the

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael F. MacCarthy, Mercer University; Michelle E. Graham, Mercer University; Gabriel Xavier Ramirez, Mercer University; Alviez Aziz Chagan, Mercer University; Kyla T. Semmendinger, Cornell University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

New York Sea Grant and the President of the Cornell Graduate Society of Women Engineers. Kyla is a 2020 NSF Graduate Research Fellow, a 2020 Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research Graduate Research Fellow in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, and a 2017 Goldwater Scholar. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020Sustainable Low-Cost Household Energy Systems: Solar Photovoltaic and Shallow Geothermal SystemsAbstractAn innovative research, service, and teaching initiative led by the Engineering for Development (E4D)program at Mercer University focuses on education, applied research, and service that aims to improveenvironmental practices at

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

a bicycle handle. The user cangenerate energy while riding their bike by harnessing the wind flow generated by the forwardmotion. The generated power can be utilized by adding a USB port to the circuit to charge a phone,portable charger, a bike light, and more. The idea behind this approach is that the user does nothave to rely on wind, but instead create their own airflow by riding the bicycle. The product’s aimwas to make a product that was aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly, safe for the rider,small and portable, energy efficient, and durable. However, for the initial prototype constraintssuch as time and budget came into play.MethodAfter reaching the decision to make a wind turbine, initial research was started, along with