if they are a part of a largerorder from these vendors. US Didactic also offers a briefcase sized AE 102 Hydrogen - Fuel CellTrainer for introductory activities.The main intent of the paper is to aid other institutions in developing their strategies andapproaches to introducing HFCT practicum presented in one publication. This is the very firsteffort of such kind in fuel cells. Those interested in obtaining materials are welcome to contactthe authors. The associated HFCT curriculum development summary is reflected in a companionpaper offered through the same forum1.California State University Los AngelesHFCT practicum at CSULA has been developing in several pathways combining traditionallaboratories, senior projects, graduate student
Page 22.100.3these systems, especially fuel cells, would be the dominant energy technology for the near future,or for the next several years. Lawrence Tech faculty believed then and continues to believe that amosaic of alternative energy technologies will be used to meet the growing energy demands inthe coming years. This opinion is reflected in the courses developed. Lawrence Tech believedthat this would better educate the student and would provide a broader understanding of theenergy options available to our country.From late summer 2003 through the end of 2003 Lansing Community College, also aNextEnergy grant recipient coordinated a serious of DACUM information panels, comprised oftopic specific technical professional experts, to determine
large facilities served by 3-phase, 480 voltfeeders. The electricity-use for both centers are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 respectively andthe cost per kWh over 12 months period is depicted in Figure 3.Shading AnalysisShading on PV modules can cause a significant drop in energy production. The Solar Pathfinder,a popular instrument to measure shading was used in this study. It contains a convex transparentdome placed over a sun path chart. When properly oriented, the reflection of the dome provides acomprehensive solar/shade evaluation for the entire year. Several pictures were taken by thePathfinder from different sites of the proposed locations. Each picture was then analyzed by theSolar Pathfinder Assistant program to determine the site
roofsalso eliminate excess air temperatures outside the building which normal, reflective roofs create(called the albedo effect). So called “Urban Heat Islands” are created in big cities, where excessthermal energy increases the air temperature above and creates both ideal conditions for smogand abnormal weather patterns. In large cities, the temperature difference from the center of thecity to the rural areas can be as large as 5° C. Green roofs reduce this excess energy radiationand promote better air quality. Thus, the excellent energy conservation properties of green roofsare one major reason for considering and promoting them by the construction industry,engineering community, and global governments.Green roofs are also very desirable in that
developing their strategies and approaches in introducingHFCT. Those interested in obtaining materials are welcome to contact the authors. Laboratorycurriculum development is reflected in a companion paper offered through the same forum12.For convenience, Table 1 illustrates a summary of the curriculum and courses developed at eachinstitution, as well as enrollment data for the most recent offering. It is expected that futureenrollments will be about the same or larger with advances in research and development inhydrogen and fuel cell technology. Table 2 illustrates the degrees, minors, or concentrations thatcan be obtained as a result of this project. We note that each institution has independentobjectives which are described in the following
fundamental for a motor-drive system 5. Analysis of DC-DC Converter a. Find the output voltage for a converter topology as a function of duty cycle b. Plot DC-DC converter output waveform over the range of duty cycle c. Analyze converter using MOSFET realization d. Plot diode current for realization in Part C. 6. Transformer Analysis a. Plot flux versus magnetomotive force b. Plot B-H curve for transformer c. Plot core permeability as a function of excitation d. Plot harmonic spectrum and calculate total harmonic distortion 7. Reflection on Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center Tour a. What makes Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center unique
alearning tool, according to the students. They reported that their knowledge of the Rankine cycle(and its associated thermodynamic concepts) increased. They indicated that discussing andoperating the RC are more valuable than performing calculations with the data. The level of thematerial was appropriately challenging for upper-level engineering students. A few keys to Page 12.1002.5successful use of the RC were also given in the paper.Second, a parametric study of the effects of component losses on RC thermal efficiency wasperformed. The results showed that the range of component losses used in the parametric studyaccurately reflects experimental