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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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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) 𝜈The Reynolds number dictates whether flow is laminar or turbulent. In the laminar regime,streamlines are smooth and orderly. In the turbulent regime, flow fluctuates and is disorderly. Thisregime is most reflective of practical flows encountered by mechanical engineers [8, 9]. When theReynold’s number is less than the critical Reynolds number, ReD,crit, flow is laminar, and when itis greater than the critical Reynolds number, the flow is transitional or turbulent [10]. 𝑅𝑒$,1234 = 2300 … (2)For both regimes, there is a length up to which flow is developing, referred to as the entrancelength, Le, and following this point the flow becomes fully developed (Fig. 1). This length is basedupon the merging of

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

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

a specific project, thereby enablingthe acquired knowledge application [15-30]. PjBL goes beyond the relationships betweenknowledge and thinking, helping students to know and to do. In fact, it is focuses on doingsomething and learning on the way. PjBL main features from the student learning viewpoint are:1. In PjBL or PBL the focus is on the student competencies to design and to reach the solution,around students’ concerns and skills, the end product being a reflection of them.2. In PjBL the students solve problems, through self-management, project management, andcritical knowledge are enhanced, as they manage the work, offering frequent feedback, self-assessment and consistent opportunities for students to learn from experience.3. PjBL

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Fall 2018 visitedthe same Duke Energy hydroelectric generation facility mentioned above, and received a powerplant tour from one of their engineers. During the Spring 2020 semester, students visited andtoured the Eaton corporation facility located in Arden, NC. A project personnel chaperoned thescholarship recipients during this trip.For all field trips, NRC scholars were asked to write reports highlighting their technicalobservations. The following is a reflection excerpt by one scholar after the tour of Oconeenuclear station: “The immense size and convolution of the operation of the plant is astounding. There is a certain pressure felt while standing in the control center. It is seemingly my own experience that tells me I

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Tessa Veurink, University of Pittsburgh; Bradley G. Fox, University of Pittsburgh; Sabrina R. Helbig, University of Pittsburgh; Duncan Penizotto, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon M. Grainger, University of Pittsburgh

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as reflect on progress and achievements for the atto-grid project.IntroductionToday, the global pandemic has affected and impacted professionals and students by hinderingthem from safely working together at an office, facility, or school. Because of this, manyprofessionals must work at home where electricity or internet connectivity issues may be moreprevalent than at their typical office. To address the need for a resilient power source for at-homeoffices, the team developed the atto-grid – a resilient power system that uses distributed powersources to safely and effectively power a typical at-home office load.The team designed the atto-grid for a senior design capstone project that complied withrequirements set by faculty, as well as

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

mission of the program is “to prepare technically-orientedmanagerial professionals and leaders for business, industry, government, and education byarticulating and integrating competencies in Renewable Energy.” The program preparesgraduates for jobs in the fields of energy and renewable energy systems as well as regulatory andgovernmental agencies. To meet the demand for well-rounded graduates who are knowledgeablein both technical and economic aspects of renewable energy systems, an interdisciplinarycurriculum was developed, consisting of a multitude of selected courses from across theuniversity. In 2018, the name of the program was revised to the “Sustainable and RenewableEnergy” program to reflect the increasingly broad array of energy