Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Falcone, Argonne National Laboratory; Terrence Davidovits, A123 Systems; Eric Schacht, The Ohio State Univeristy; Michael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the competition’s primary energy storage sponsor, A123Systems, to develop the logistical and technical infrastructure to define schedules, deliverables,training, technical support, and provide hardware to the teams. Students worked through thesummer of 2009 preparing comprehensive design reports which were evaluated by a team ofindustry subject matter experts from A123 systems, Argonne National Laboratory and GeneralMotors. The design process brought computational fluid dynamics, dimensional analysis,thermodynamics, cooling system design, control strategy development, failure identification andmitigation, and finite element analysis up to new levels within the competition. Passage of thesetechnical evaluations was necessary to receive energy

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove; Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2684: USE OF ADAPTABLE SIMULATION-BASED VIRTUALLABORATORIES FOR TEACHING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND EN-ERGY CONSERVATION IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSYakov Cherner, ATEL, LLCAhmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage Dr. AHMED S. KHAN is a senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences, De- Vry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Com- munications, Faculty Development, Nanotechnology, Application of Telecommunications

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Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3200: INTEGRATION OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY INTOAN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CLASSDr. Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Page 25.817.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Integration of Appropriate Technology into an Alternative Energy ClassIntroductionFor eleven years the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University hastaught a project based alternative energy course. The focus of the course is for students to usetheir background in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and electronics to performpredictive calculations for

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #23033Testbed for Transactive Energy and its Effects on the Distribution System andProtective Devices SettingsDr. Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State llya Grinberg graduated from the Lviv Polytechnic Institute (Lviv, Ukraine) with an M.S in E.E. and earned a Ph.D. degree from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (Moscow, Russia). He has over 40 years of experience in design and consulting in the field of power distribution systems and design automation. He has over 40 published papers. Currently he is professor of engineering technology at SUNY Buffalo State. His interests are in the field of electric power

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #18542How Solar Boating Teaches the Lessons of Energy Conversion and Conserva-tionDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 11 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering and engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological

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New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8094Use of Various Software Tools in an Alternative Energy Systems CourseDr. Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University Dr. Mehmet S¨ozen is a professor of mechanical engineering at Grand Valley State University. His general area of interest is thermo/fluid sciences with specialty in transport phenomena in porous media, thermal management of high heat flux systems and applications of alternative energy systems. Page 23.1300.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2741: INTEGRATION OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING PRINCIPLES TO ACHIEVE AN ENERGY-EFFICIENTDESIGNAhmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, associate professor of architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming (UW), teaches several HVAC and energy courses. Dr. Megri is also teaching a course titled ”Compre- hensive Performance of Building Envelope and HVAC Systems” for Summer School at UW, and ”Smoke and Fire Dynamics” during summer session at Concordia University, Canada. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Prior to his actual position

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karina Clarissa Halim, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8771The Future of CoalDr. Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chris Foreman (Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering, University of Louisville, 2008) is a Senior Member of IEEE, the Power and Energy Society, and holds both B.S. (1990) and M.Eng. (1996) degrees in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Louisville. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He teaches and performs research in renewable energy systems, smart power grids, industrial control systems, and cyber- security. He has over 15 years of

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeremy Keith Posey Sr.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8547Undergraduate Research and Development Explores new Technologies in En-ergy Conservation InnovationsDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 10 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Master’s of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee

Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Hubbert Curve: Enabling Students to Meaningfully Model Energy Resource DepletionAbstractCourses in Energy Systems (alternatively named “Applied Energy Conversion,” “EnergyConversion Systems,” or some variant) often discuss the idea of energy resource depletion interms of the exponential growth model. A typical problem is: given the current growth rate of oilproduction, in what year will known reserves be depleted? The exponential growth model,although offering reasonable results initially, becomes less accurate in the later stages of resourceexploitation as issues of scarcity, cost, and technological hurdles become important. It grosslyunder predicts how long a

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Jonathan Mathews, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1710: DIFFERENCES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OUTCOMES INFACE-TO-FACE, ONLINE AND HYBRID MODES OF ENERGY CONSERVATIONCOURSESarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State UniversityJonathan Mathews, Pennsylvania State University Page 13.436.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Differences in Teaching and Learning Outcomes in face-to-face, Online and Hybrid Modes of Energy and Environment CoursesAbstractThe Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection (EGEE 102) course has been offered atThe Pennsylvania State University since the fall of 2001 as a face to face class to over 6,000students. This course was later developed as an online course under the

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Dominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1073: SELF-SUFFICIENT, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOUSE DESIGNFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityKeith Coogler, Sam Houston State UniversityDominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University Page 14.1050.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Self Sufficient Energy Efficient House DesignAbstractIf energy requirements of electronic components and home appliances decline reasonably, thenambient energy scavenging and conversion could become a viable source of power for manyapplications. The potential ability to satisfy overall power and energy requirements of anapplication using ambient energy can eliminate some constraints related to

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT); Radhakrishna Kotti, University of Houston (CoE); Jesus Arturo Villanueva

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #7132Smart Grid, Industry Trends and Power Engineering EducationDr. Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT) Wajiha Shireen received her B.S degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1987, her M.S and PhD degrees in 1991 and 1993, both from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, all in Electrical Engineering. She joined University of Houston in 1993 and currently is a full Professor and holds a joint appointment in the Engineering Technology Department and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at University of Houston, Houston, Texas. Her current research

Conference Session

Energy Resources, Efficiency, and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Wendy Mahen, PennSylvania State University; Mark Deluca, Pennsylvania State University; Martin Gutowski, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2006-1732: DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, ON-LINE COURSE ONENERGY CONSERVATION: LEARNING STRATEGIES USED ANDEXPERIENCE GAINEDSarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University SARMA V. PISUPATI is an Associate Professor of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering Department and a Faculty Fellow of the John A Dutton e-Education Institute of the College of Earth and mineral Sciences. He is Chair of the General Education Program of the EGEE Department and has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Penn State University since 1992.Wendy Mahen, PennSylvania State University WENDY L. MAHAN is Instructional Designer in the in the Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) wing of

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

AC 2011-729: ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE CLASSROOMRandy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Randy Kelley is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Pitts- burgh at Johnstown. He earned a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Nuclear and Mechanical) at Texas A&M University, a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M Univer- sity, a Masters of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University, a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and a Bachelors of Science in Nuclear Engineer- ing from Texas A&M University. He joined the faculty at UPJ in 2010 after finishing his doctoral degree

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; J. E. McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; William Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-429: AN INNOVATIVE HYBRID-ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN CONCEPTAND STUDENT PROJECTDarris White, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityJ. E. McKisson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityWilliam Barott , Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Page 12.212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007An Innovative Hybrid-Electric Drivetrain Concept and Student ProjectAbstractOver the past three years, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has developed severalnew engineering degree programs including Mechanical Engineering and ElectricalEngineering. Developing new programs allows a university the opportunity to addresscurrent issues important to society, among those, energy

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanourios Chalkiadakis, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 12.364.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Classroom Studies in Power Flow and Transmission Lines by means of PSCAD/EMTDC1. IntroductionClassroom studies by means of software tools are a major part of the senior-level courserequirements of any electrical engineering program that offers majors in power systems. Studentinterest and enrollment however were in decline in this area until recently1, due to the limitednumber of available positions in the related industry and the erroneous impression that electricpower had narrow future for new developments compared to the impressive achievements inother fields of electrical engineering. This trend is changing and it is expected to continue

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12256The Energy Engineering and Education Outreach Model and the Need toPromote ST(EE)2MDr. Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University Dr. Lynn Albers is a proponent of Hands-On Activities in the classroom and during out-of-school time programs. She believes that they complement any teaching style thereby reaching all learning styles. She just recently earned her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University where her research spanned three colleges and focused on Engineering Education; the first of its kind for NCSU. Her passions include but are not limited to Engineering Education

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Thomas Gavigan, Penn State Berks; Brittany Farrell, Penn State Berks

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1293: ENERGY HARVESTING INVESTIGATIONS BYUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Thomas Gavigan, Penn State Berks Thomas H. Gavigan is an Assistant Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1091: SELF-POWERED WIRELESS-CAMERA SYSTEM DESIGNFaruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University Page 14.1049.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Self Powered Wireless Camera System DesignAbstractEnergy harvesting is described as the conversion of ambient energy into usable electrical energy.When compared with energy stored in common storage elements, such as batteries, capacitorsand the like, the environment represents a relatively infinite source of available energy.Conventional electrochemical batteries power most of the portable and wireless electronicdevices that are energized with electric power. In the past few years, electrochemical

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #6502Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Energy SystemsDr. Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University Dr. Kendrick Aung is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan in 1996. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, AIAA, SAE and Combustion Institute. He has published over 70 technical papers and presented several papers at national and international conferences. Page 23.447.1 c

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter; Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Anthony Zusack, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Emily Carol Rosales, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #12406Solar Panel Efficacy vs. Altitude in an Urban City EnvironmentWiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter Wiaam Y. Elkhatib is a biomedical engineering student and aspiring physician-engineer at Purdue Univer- sity, Indianapolis. Wiaam’s research with the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy quantitates photovoltaic efficacy in urban environments, while as an intern through the Indiana University School of Medicine, he evaluates the musculoskeletal effects of various chronic kidney disease interventions. An avid campus educator and leader, Wiaam

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses - Labs and Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yazan Alsmadi, Ohio State University ; Kaichien Tsai, Ohio State University; Mark J. Scott, Ohio State University; Longya Xu, Ohio State University; Aimeng Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, USA. He was nominated for the Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA) at OSU, the university’s highest recog- nition of the exceptional teaching provided by graduate students at Ohio State University. His research interests include integration of renewable energy resources into electric power systems, advanced control theory of distributed power and variable speed systems and development of power electronics systems for renewable energy applications. Mr. Alsmadi currently serves as a president of the IEEE Graduate Student Body at The Ohio State University (GSB) which is the first graduate student body worldwide. He received the Distinguish Service Award at the 2012 & 2013 IEEE Columbus Spring Awards

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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

Paper ID #26095Photovoltaic System Performance Under Partial Shading: An Undergradu-ate Research ExperienceXichen Jiang, Western Washington University Xichen Jiang joined the department of electrical engineering at Western Washington University in 2016 as an assistant professor. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree all in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. While a student there, Xichen has interned with Coilcraft, Proctor and Gamble, Exxon Mobil, and Viasat.Ms. Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University Jill Davishahl is the Director of Pre-Engineering Program Development

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #21690Integrated Learning In Context for Heat Exchanger AnalysisDr. Jan T. Lugowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jan Lugowski is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at Purdue Univer- sity in West Lafayette, IN, where he teaches and conducts research in fluid power and energy systems.Prof. William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette William (Bill) Hutzel is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he teaches and conducts research into high performance buildings. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2094: INTEGRATION OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TECHNOL-OGY TO UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN EET PROGRAMSAbed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa Hameed Madwar is currently a doctorate student in the Industrial Technology Program at the University of Northern Iowa expecting to graduate on May 2011. He has a B.S in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering and a Master degree in Industrial Management. His research interests are in the area of industrial Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Virtual Manufacturing applications. He has more than three years of industrial experience in Manufacturing Technology and four years as a teaching assistant in the areas of Circuits Designs, Renewable Energy, Electrical Power

Conference Session

Energy Conservation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #20066100 Percent Renewable Energy for Pennsylvania via Solar, Wind, and WaterDr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg For more than 25 years, Dr. Rajarajan Subramanian has worked in government, industry and education. He earned his B.E in 1982 from Annamalai University, India. He earned his Ph.D. and master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Department of Civil & Costal Engineering, University of Florida. He is a member of many professional committees and several professional societies. His areas of specialization include Portland Cement Concrete, Asphalt Cement Concrete

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P Moening, Lake Superior State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Providing Deep, Foundational Learning in an Introductory Energy Systems & Sustainability Course Paul J. Weber and Joseph P. Moening School of Engineering & Technology Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 49783, USA Email: pweber@lssu.edu, jmoening@lssu.eduAbstractAn understanding of current energy issues is becoming increasingly important, given that energyinfluences many aspects of modern life. It was with this in mind that a new course entitledEnergy Systems & Sustainability was developed. This

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, materials and technology, managementskills, and energy. Without the large amounts of energy consumed by the production system, themodern economy, and the high standard of living it provides, cannot be sustained. One of themajor sources of energy for the economy is electricity. Therefore, its production, transmissionand distribution constitute a critical infrastructure of a modern economy. Taking New York Stateas an example, energy delivered in the form of electricity accounts for approximately 24% ofenergy consumed, not counting the transportation sector3. Note that transportation sectoraccounts for 35% of total energy use. With electricity being the most versatile form of energy,developing the technical talent to address the issues of its