Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #16241Introducing Robotics Vision System to a Manufacturing Robotics CourseDr. Yuqiu You, Ohio University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Introducing Robotics Vision System to a Manufacturing Robotics CourseIntroductionManufacturing systems are becoming more autonomous, requiring less operator intervention indaily operations. This is a consequence of today’s market conditions, characterized by globalcompetition, a strong pressure for better quality at lower prices, and products defined in part bythe end-user. Industrial robots are good examples of flexible

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2378: BIOMATERIALS SCREENING EXPERIMENT USING SESSILEDROP CONTACT ANGLESLanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University Page 12.311.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 BIOMATERIALS SCREENING EXPERIMENT USING SESSILE DROP CONTACT ANGLESI. Background: Biomaterials represent a unique class of materials that are specificallydesigned to be in contact with a living host. A biomaterial is any material – usuallyengineered, but it can be derived from living tissue – which is interacts systemically withthe living host. A biomaterial may be used in a surgical instrument or as an implant. Tobe considered as a biomaterial, the material must be

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; David Freiberger, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering at Eastern Washington University. He plans on obtaining a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering following his graduation, and to pursue interests in hardware design and signal processing. Page 13.13.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Class Project on an LDPC-Based Error Correcting SystemABSTRACTThe low-density parity check (LDPC) code is an error correcting code that closely approachesthe information theoretical channel limit, also called channel capacity. LDPC and Turbo codesare the only two currently known codes that are denominated capacity approaching codes, andare extensively used

Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Vollaro, Western New England College

Tagged Divisions

Materials

AC 2009-1264: STUDENT PERCEPTION OF A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES IN AMANUFACTURING PROCESSES COURSEMary Vollaro, Western New England College Page 14.1085.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Student Perception of a Series of Activities in a Manufacturing Processes CourseGetting students involved in experiential activities in a manufacturing processes course isimportant to meeting the learning objectives; however, with limited facilities and classroom time,some creativity is required. Here, a series of activities was conducted during the entire semesterand students were asked to comment of the value of the activities. An

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Applications

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odon M. Musimbi, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Julio Proano, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

- ital Signal Processing, Very-large-scale Integration Circuit Analysis, Electromagnetic Fields, Electron- ics, [Mathematical] Transform Methods for Electrical Circuits, Process Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Hardware Description Language, Introduction to Engineering, Robotics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Testing of Small Satellite Systems and Impact on Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe aerospace systems field has recently been attracting more and more interest in the industry,academic and government sectors. The scope of activities in this area includes vehicles for spaceexploration, communication, tourism and national

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavan K. Karra, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #21219A Cost-effective Laboratory Setup for Teaching System Dynamics and Con-trolsDr. Pavan K. Karra, Trine University Pavan Karra is Associate Professor at Trine University where he teaches in the field of Dynamics and Controls. He can be reached at karrap@trine.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A cost-effective laboratory setup for teaching system dynamics and controls Karra, Pavan, Trine UniversityAbstractSystem Dynamics and Controls class at Trine University had been handicapped by lack ofequipment for

Conference Session

Electrical/Electronic ET Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Industry as an electrical engineer and project manager. He joined Ohio University in 2002 as a research engineer working for the Ohio University Avionics Engineering Cen- ter. He has worked on projects covering a wide variety of avionics and navigation systems such as, the Instrument Landing System (ILS), Microwave Landing System (MLS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), LAAS, WAAS, and GPS. His recent work has included research with the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, aimed at understanding and correcting image geo-registration errors from a number of airborne platforms. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Arduino Based Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Lab

Conference Session

Various Prospectives in Power Systems

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11320Protective Relay Lab DevelopmentMr. Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine Mr. Villeneuve is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program at the Uni- versity of Maine. He specializes in power systems design, analysis, and modeling. He has over 20 years of industry experience with conventional, nuclear, and renewable energy generators. Page 26.1279.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Protective Relay Lab

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

a currently an active member in the ASCE, ASEE, and EWB, with previous and current research projects that include porous asphalt pavement design, the strength of metals, and material testing/finite element analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017A methodology for civil engineering technology senior capstone projects with public, private, and federal agency collaboration to assist underserved communitiesAbstractA collaboration between undergraduate civil engineering technology students, the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) College/Underserved Community PartnershipProgram (CUPP), and the Thriving Earth Exchange (TEX), resulted in a

Collection

2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

Authors

Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Austin Bolstad

the voltage magnitude toward the lower limit of the ANSI C84.1 range (i.e., 114 V).This scheme uses end of line (EOL) measurements to control the substation voltage regulators sothat the appropriate voltages are set. To implement VAR optimization, utilities switch shuntcapacitors onto distribution system feeders to reduce the amount of power losses resulting fromreactive power flow. Implementing both CVR and VAR optimization in tandem by usingadvanced communication and control schemes comprise the complete VVO system.Time series data were collected from simulations conducted using GridLAB-D software at stepsizes of 1 minute for an entire year. Traditional loads on the distribution system were modeledusing the static ZIP model, whose weights

Collection

2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Nashwa Elaraby; A. B Shafaye; Steven Grosse

introduce students totransistors and their application as logic gates and reinforced in courses explaining VLSI. Thelogic and functional levels are studied in logic circuit design courses with different methods anddifferent focal points. The upper algorithmic levels are studied in more advanced PLD courses,or in computer architecture related courses.For design simulation and implementation on PLDs and FPGAs, there are different designdescription methods that can be used: (1) Schematic capture: This is a schematic of the design using primitive components such as logic gates, flip- flops, decoders, encoders and wires for interconnections. There is a list of components in the software library that users can pick from. (2

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2254: ENERGY SCAVENGING FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NODES WITHA FOCUS ON ROTATION TO ELECTRICITY CONVERSIONFaruk Yildiz, University of Northern IowaJin Zhu, University of Northern IowaRecayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern IowaLiping Guo, University of Northern Iowa Page 12.613.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Energy Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Nodes with a Focus on Rotation to Electricity ConversionIntroductionToday, sustaining the power requirement for autonomous wireless sensor network is animportant issue. In the past, energy storage has improved significantly. However, this progresshas not been able to keep up with the

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janos Grantner, Western Michigan University; Ramakrishna Gottipati, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

University, in Computer Engineering. Page 11.860.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Laboratory for Digital ElectronicsAbstractThe Digital Electronics course (ECE 3500)1 was created in the Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering of Western Michigan University to develop the skills students need todesign, and simulate digital integrated circuits down to the transistor layout level using MentorGraphics Category II tools2. Digital Electronics is a required course for students majoring incomputer engineering. The class has an embedded lab which makes use of the 0.25 microntechnology for IC

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K Krishnamurthy, University of Missouri-Rolla (ENG); Keith Stanek, University of Missouri-Rolla; Vittal Rao, University of Missouri-Rolla

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Page 11.1084.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN MICRO MECHATRONICS AND SMART STRUCTURESAbstractThis paper describes an ongoing Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site programfunded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) since 2002 at the University of Missouri-Rolla(UMR). The goal of the program was to bring students from around the United States and PuertoRico to campus for an eight-week summer program and provide them with a multidisciplinaryresearch experience in the areas of micro mechatronics and smart structures. The programobjectives, recruitment strategies, organization and evaluation are summarized. To date, 54students including 11 minority and

Conference Session

Digital Communications Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Dunne, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

2006-1962: DSP-BASED LOW-COST DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSLABORATORYBruce Dunne, Grand Valley State University Bruce E. Dunne is currently an Assistant Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. He received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His interests include digital signal processing and communications systems. Page 11.497.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 DSP-Based Low-Cost Digital Communications

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-467: DESIGN OF THERMAL SYSTEMS: A LOST COURSEKendrick Aung, Lamar University KENDRICK AUNG is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan in 1996. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, AIAA and Combustion Institute. He has published over 50 technical papers and presented several papers at national and international conferences. Page 12.462.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design of Thermal Systems: A Lost CourseAbstract In a

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Signal Processing and Controls

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew G Feemster, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 23.119.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Systematic Approach for Development and Simulation of Digital Control Algorithms using SIMULINK I. ABSTRACTIn this paper, a methodology is presented to assist students in the development of a digital control algorithm.Specifically, the recent ability to embed functions within the SIMULINK environment of the software packageMATLAB has facilitated the ability to simulate “C-like” digital control algorithms. The proposed methodology ispresented through a laboratory exercise that develops a digital heading controller implemented within the DynamicC environment for an

Conference Session

Projects in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Tanima Zaman, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

modeling and simulation of mechatronics devices and systems, designing human machine interfaces, statistical process control, computer-aided design, and fabrication of printed circuit board, programmable logic controllers. Page 25.697.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 HMI Design: An Analysis of a Good Display for Seamless Integration Between User Understanding and Automatic ControlsAbstract:In process automation industry operator interface is usually a Human Machine Interface Unit(HMI). HMI plays a significant role in

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Brandt; David Hansen; Steven Kuennen; Pamela Neal; Cary Fisher

project management, and close interaction with faculty serving as coaches and mentors.This course’s organizing project gives plenty of opportunity for creativity and enough breadth to touch onall appropriate disciplines. Students are organized in small problem-solving design teams. Traditionallectures and evaluations are replaced with web-based instruction and hands-on projects. Computer toolsare employed where appropriate, and students are evaluated on both individual comprehension and groupexecution of the project. Throughout the semester, design teams deliver two oral presentations and a finalwritten report.The course gives students early experience wrestling with challenging educational outcomes; studentsapply the systems engineering approach

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas L. Jones; Bunny J. Tjaden

] Course Web Page: http://www.seas.gwu.edu/~es01/BUNNY TJADENBunny Tjaden is a visiting associate professor in the Computer Science Department at The George WashingtonUniversity in Washington, DC. She received her BA in mathematics from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA.She received a MS in Mathematics and a MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore,MD. She completed her doctorate in Computer Science from The George Washington University. Dr. Tjaden’sareas of research include software engineering and the development of college level educational software. She iscurrently developing a multimedia tutorial for several medical procedures in collaboration with The GeorgeWashington University School of Medicine.DOUGLAS

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Mahmoud Hammad El Zamli, Texas A&M University, Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Station, TX, in 2006. In 2007, he joined Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. His research interests include biomedical engineering, condition monitoring, and machine fault diagnosis.Mahmoud Hammad El Zamli, Texas A&M University, Qatar Page 22.766.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 HANDS-ON DESIGN PROJECTS IN A SOPHOMORE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSEAbstract:  This paper presents four projects initiated and implemented by sophomore students intheir Mechanical Measurements course at Texas A

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3381: A COMPUTER SIMULATION PROJECT ON UNDERGROUNDHEAT PUMPSDr. Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Page 25.31.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Computer Simulation Project on Underground Heat PumpsIntroductionGeothermal energy may be the most visibly striking of all the alternative energy sources. Theidea of capturing the energy from a geyser or even from the flowing lava of an erupting volcanois very exciting to students. However, the truth is that in the United States there is very limitedaccess to hot geothermal sources. On the other hand, the possibility exists throughout the

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

S. Pennell; R. Worcester; R. Stone; Mustafa Guvench

that a controller for diffusion systems can be built with off-the-shelfinexpensive data acquisition hardware and software to upgrade and automate the diffusionsystems in most university microfabrication laboratories.Since its completion the system has proven itself to be an asset in our MicroFabricationlaboratory. It has been reliably used in the fabrication of MOS and PN-junction diodes and inthe development of a multi-project PMOS integrated circuit process for educational use at theUniversity of Southern Maine[2]. ....... Page 3.462.5Figure 1. Schematic Diagram of The Diffusion System

Conference Session

Information Systems and Computing Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

. Page 22.144.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Advance Features of Hardware Description Language (VHDL) for Undergraduate StudentsThis paper describes the use of Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware DescriptionLanguage (VHDL) in a computer architecture course. VHDL is a programming language thatallows an individual to define how a piece of hardware behaves. This language was developedfirst by US military and became IEEE standard in 1987. It was updated in 1993 and is knowntoday as "IEEE standard 1076 1993". The complexity of ASIC and FPGA designs has caused anincrease in the use of hardware description languages such as VHDL. As a result, students mustlearn

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rehg, (Retired); Glenn Sartori, Retired

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 15.751.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Instructional Algorithms Enhance Student Understanding Of PLC Ladder Logic ProgrammingAbstractThis paper presents two techniques that helps students transition from relay ladder logic conceptsto programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic programming. The first technique presents avery structured algorithmic process for the selection of PLC ladder logic input contactconfigurations for a given control problem. The second technique describes the use of ladderlogic building blocks for the commonly used ladder logic instructions in the development oflarger PLC ladder logic programs.Students, familiar with relay ladder logic (RLL) control, know

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Richard J Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard F. Devon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University; Ahmad Atieh, Taibah Univeristy; Peter Dietrich, Corvinus University Budapest

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

Society for Engineering Education, 2014 1Cultural Accommodation in Virtual Engineering Academic Teams (CAVEAT) Mr. Andras Gordon, The Pennsylvania State University Dr. Richard J. Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Richard F. Devon, The Pennsylvania State University Mr. Andrew M. Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University Dr. Ahmad Atieh, Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Peter Dietrich, Corvinus University, HungaryAbstractMuch of the world of engineering has been absorbed by, and is

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Development in MET

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher Karas; Vladimir Sheyman; Mulchand Rathod

- channel data acquisition system for pressure This paper deals with development of a sensing and pressure drop assessment and a 486special leak and flow test apparatus. This CPU 166 MHz PC unit were used.apparatus would be used to check the reliabilityand performance of an innovative pneumatically Three individual channels were used inoperated injection valve for liquid molding the experimentation. The software used is anapplications. Also included are the results of application generator Windows based programvarious tests. This design is an example of one of called Visual Designer that enabled real-timethe author’s senior project carried out to fulfill BS

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Branko S. Bokan, The George Washington University; Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University

. Joost R. Santos, The George Washington University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Threat Modeling for Optimal Enterprise Protections Against Known Cybersecurity ThreatsAbstract— To prioritize limited resources available to protect against cybersecurity attacks,organizations must adhere to risk management practices. These in turn necessitate a properframing of risk, which requires a ‘set of triplets’ to be understood – (i) a scenario in which athreat exploits a vulnerability, (ii) the likelihood, and (iii) the impact of the scenario takingplace. While the other elements of risk triplets are relatively easy to assess, the threat factorremains the most elusive. The

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

George H. Williams; James . Kenny

structural repairs range from (i) replacement of the misaligned portions of the slab andexterior walls, removal of landfill materials, and installation of a gas venting system to (iv) a“bandaid” approach of recurrent shimming and anchoring of wall panels and monitoring ofmethane gas infiltration. Considering the durability, cost, and safety and environmentalconsequences of the alternative repairs, students are asked to determine how the structuralproblem with the warehouse should be addressed. This requires present value calculations ofcost (using spreadsheet software), analysis of the sensitivity of the cost outcomes to keyparameters (inflation rate, interest rate, and structure life), and consideration of the tradeoffsamong cost, durability, and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert H. Bond

necessary to solvecomplex technical problems.The model for this paper is a full year Electrical Engineering senior design course. The specificmaterial described in this paper has been part of this course for the past five years. The studentsselect from available projects early in the first term and continue to work in groups of two tofour throughout the academic year. It is required that their projects have a well definedcustomer from within or outside of the academic community and a faculty advisor from withinthe EE department. The projects generally require a finished piece of hardware (a few projects∗ Portions reprinted, with permission, from (IEEE Transactions on Education; volume 41, number 4, CD-ROM