Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

resistances are found: a. High-voltage winding to low-voltage winding and to ground b. High-voltage winding to ground c. Low-voltage winding to high-voltage winding and to ground d. Low-voltage winding to ground e. High-voltage winding to low-voltage windingThe test connections are shown in Figure 4. a. High-voltage winding to low-voltage b. High-voltage winding to ground c. Low-voltage winding to high-voltage winding and to ground winding and to ground d. Low-voltage winding to ground e. High-voltage winding to low-voltage

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Smith College; Israel Koren, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Baaba Andam, Smith College; C. Mani Krishna, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; C. Andras Moritz, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

created that consider architectural, operating systems, compiler, andhardware issues in power-aware systems. Associated with each module, are (a) backgroundinformation at the appropriate level, (b) list of references for further study, (c) description of theproblem(s) to be studied, and (d) relevant software.There are six topics over which these modules range: architecture, voltage scaling, operatingsystems and middleware, compilers, VLSI, and wireless networks. A brief description of somerepresentative module is provided below.Architecture • Static and Dynamic Power: This module explains the two types of power consumption in Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) circuits. Techniques to mitigate the two are covered

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Camille George, University of St. Thomas

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

thermodynamics course of which the following project was a part consisted of threelectures plus a two and a half hour lab each week. Incorporation of the project promotedone of the key learning outcomes for the course, i.e. demonstrate ability to applythermodynamic knowledge to an open-ended design problem and develop practical skills,which aligned with multiple ABET specified program outcomes (a, b, c, e, j, k)5. Whilemost of the lab periods involved structured experiments relevant to specificthermodynamic topics (heat capacity, reverse Rankine cycle, etc.), time dedicated to thedesign project was interspersed throughout the semester.In this paper we discuss the development of a solar cooker DBT project as part of anintroductory thermodynamics course

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felipe Euyoqui Mojica, University of California, Merced; Po-Ya Abel Chuang, University of California, Merced; Uriel Ruiz

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, which requires 3W power input and produces 7 mL/min of hydrogen and 3.5 mL/min of oxygen. Thehydrogen generated from the electrolyzer can fill our 1 L in-house designed hydrogenstorage tank in 2 hours. The design of gas storage tanks consisting of graduatedcylinders, rubber stoppers, and wash bottles was inspired by PHYWE PhysicsLaboratory Experiments.[12]IV. System IntegrationAll components in the system were enclosed within a wooden frame with acrylicpanels placed as windows. The fuel cell was sealed from the environment within anacrylic box to prevent contamination and over drying as shown in Figure 2 (B).Oxygen is fed into the box to provide required oxidizer during reaction. A similar ideawas used by Shapiro with their “free to ambient

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; John Lindberg, Seattle Pacific University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Outcomes3 I. Competence (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringDemonstrates knowledge indisciplinary field. (b) an ability to design and conduct I.A. Applies knowledge of mathematics, science, and experiments, as well as to analyze and engineering, and inquiry and critical-thinking

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute; Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Andre Benard, Michigan State University; Norbert Mueller, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

boxes providedon the program screen for that purpose. Additionally, there are two “calculate” buttons to startthe program instead of just one. The first “calculate” button is provided for steady stateproblems and the second one for transient problems. The input required is 1.) Rectangle height and width. 2.) Thermal conductivity. 3.) Volumetric heat capacity. 4.) Initial temperature for transient cases. 5.) Designation as to the type of boundary condition on each of the four sides: a.) Prescribed Temperature. b.) Prescribed Heat Flux. c.) Convective Condition. 6.) Specification of the magnitude of the boundary condition. a.) Prescribed temperature for prescribed

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ona Egbue, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla MO; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ean-Harn Ng, Oregon State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and comprehension categories of Bloom’s Taxonomycognitive domain. In the future this study will be extended to include all six categoriesof Bloom’s Taxonomy cognitive domain including knowledge, comprehension, application,analysis, synthesis and evaluation in order to assess other dimensions of learning.AcknowledgementThis research was partially funded by a grant from the Department of Energy (Award #DEEE0002012)Appendix AElectric Vehicle Survey1. My parents drive. Circle all that apply a) An SUV b) A truck c) A van d) Small Car (e.g. Mini Cooper) e) Large car (e.g. Ford Taurus)2. What is an electric vehicle or electric car?3. Have you seen an electric vehicle or been driven in an electric vehicle. Circle all that apply a) No, I

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

amount of line compensation.The exact amount of time the resistor is inserted before the main contacts close depends of theline length. Therefore, it is important to capture the operation, specifically, the timing of thisresistor switch.Setting up and Running the TestThe class as a whole sets up and runs the test working in teams. Only two hours is allotted forthis test, so the testing cannot be done individually. (In other courses, such as ET 280 ProtectiveRelaying, additional time is allocated so each student can do the testing individually.) The stepsare as follows: 1. Check Circuit Breaker Status a. Check SF6 pressure in the interrupters b. Check air pressure in the pneumatic system. If low, connect compressor to 120 V

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and questions that have arisen, and modified subsequentschedules and responsibilities accordingly. As an example of this planning, the Engineeringteam developed the following plan for the meetings with KNUST faculty on January 4th andstudents and the subsequent trip to Biemso on the 5th. Page 13.1216.6Answers we are seeking:1. Is jatropha oil (or any oil based on a similar plant with similar extraction procedures) currently extracted with proficiency in area of interest?2. Assuming 1 is true, what mechanism is being used to extract the oil? a. What processes for extraction b. Growth of the plant – (Economic problem) c

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

for learning objectives 4 and 5, respectively) areshown below: For each of the bus arrangements given, draw a one-line diagram showing the bus, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, and disconnects (including normally open or closed, NO or NC, status). On the completed diagram, show the protection zones. a. Single bus – single breaker arrangement with three circuits (lines) b. Double bus with bus tie – single breaker arrangement with two circuits on Bus A and three circuits on Bus B c. Main and transfer bus – single breaker arrangement with four circuits d. Ring bus arrangement with four circuits e. Breaker and a half arrangement with four circuitsGiven a

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Riddell, Baker College Of Flint; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

specifically for evaluation of the research topic and presentation is plannedbefore the next offering of this class.Bibliography1. Burnham, D., Campbell, J., Santoso, S., Compean, A., Ramos, J., “AC2009-443: Developing Wind PowerSimulations and Laboratory Experiments for Courses in Renewable-Energy Systems”, Proceedings of 2009 ASEEAnnual Conference and Exposition.2. Bosma, B., Callio, J., “AC2009-1621: Renewable-Energy Labs for an Undergraduate Energy-Systems Course”,Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Page 15.133.83. Lakeou, S., Ososanya, E., Mahmoud, W., Mbengue, F., Coboyo, B., Sirag, A., Latigo, B., “AC2008-1752

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. F2G-10 – F2G-13, Oct2005[5] Huff, M., E.J. William, V. Gupta, and H. Hess, “Students Tailor a Practical Web ContentManagement System for Effective Communication and Coordination Among Integrated ProjectTeams of Industry, Government, and Academic Researchers,” ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, June 2010, Louisville, Paper AC 2010-529.[6] Hess, H., B. Johnson, R. Jain, and A. Dahal, “Integrated Multisource Renewable EnergySystem Design: A Student Project,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2014,Indianapolis, Paper 10201.[7] Hess, H. and E.J. William, “Student Project to Develop a Neural Network based Sate ofCharge Indicator for Primary Batteries,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2016,New Orleans, Paper #16953[8] Penkey

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Russell Forringer, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Wood, R. B. Stone and D. A. McAdams, 2002, "Integrating Service-Oriented Design Projects in the Engineering Curriculum," ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec. American Society for Engineering Education.[3] Green, M.G., Wood, K.L., VanderLeest, S.H., Duda, F.T., Erikson, C., Van Gaalen, N., “Service-Learning Approaches to International Humanitarian Design Projects: A Model Based on Experiences of Faith-Based Institutions,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004.[4] Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2006-2007 Accreditation Cycle.[5] NSPE Code of Ethics, http://www.nspe.org/Ethics/CodeofEthics/Creed/creed.html [Accessed Mar

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses - Labs and Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian K. Johnson, University of Idaho, Moscow; Clifford J. Chapman, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

serving for the USAF. After commissioning in May 2000, then Lieutenant Chapman completed Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training where he earned a military pilot rating and eventually became a Senior Pilot and Aircraft Commander of the B-1B Lancer. He completed three combat deployments and one oversees tour to Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guam in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the International Security Assistance Force-NATO. Major Chapman has been stationed at Ellsworth AFB with the B-1B and Sheppard AFB as an Instructor Pilot in the T-37 and T-6. Major Chapman co-owns a Water Leak Detection System patent with his father, James Chapman

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 25.1066.3cells, study of characteristics of wind turbines, data acquisition system to obtain data of voltage,current and power, electric power distribution and smart grid. Main types of circuits includeseries circuit, parallel circuit and series-parallel circuit were introduced. After the basic conceptsof electric circuit were studied, the participants examine the basic characteristics of solar powerand wind power.Problem Based Learning Based on the goal and objectives, a problem is defined. Two participants formed a groupto work collaboratively. Each group designed and implemented a solar powered warning light.The following parts were provided: 1. Solar energy kit a. solar panel b. solar charge controller

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-270: EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE - TRAINING MID-DLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGYLiping Guo, Northern Illinois University Liping Guo received the B. E. degree in Automatic Control from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China in 1997, the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Auburn Uni- versity, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the Technology Department at the Northern Illinois University. Her research and teaching interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, renewable energy, embedded systems and automatic control. Dr. Guo is a senior member

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moghbelli, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran; Shahab Sabzi, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

convertercontrols the output power [2]. This kind of converters is designed in order to operate in maximum powerranges. This method decreases the costs of the system. Figure 1. An example of hybrid electric energy systemA. Economic Aspect of Hybrid Electric Energy SystemsUsing a hybrid electric energy system can lower the costs of consumed energy; also increase the reliabilityand control of the system. A wind/photovoltaic hybrid energy system can be the best option for isolatedplaces [4]. Sometimes due to high costs of required equipment or administrative costs, supplying the powerfrom main network is more economic [5].B. Application of Hybrid Energy in Power SystemsHere are some main advantages of using hybrid electric energy

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

real-life devices 𝑛 > 1. 𝐼𝑆 is the calculated reverse saturation current forthe chosen simulation temperature T and 𝑇𝑆𝑇𝐶 refers to 25°C or 298K. 𝐸𝑔 is the bandgap energy ofthe semiconductor, for Si, it is 1.1 eV at STC. k is the Boltzmann constant (1.38×10-23 J/K) and 𝐾𝐼is the temperature coefficient of short-circuit current, which is +4.575 mA/K for the chose cell.To study the effect of irradiance, the illumination intensity was varied from 200W/m2 to 1000W/m2 with an increment of 200W/m2. The simulated I-V and P-V curves are shown in Fig. 4. (a) (b) Figure 4. Simulated (a) I-V, and (b) P-V curves of the solar cell at varying

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

disagreeing with understanding to thecourse material at the beginning of the course to almost a complete strong agreement ofunderstanding at the end of the semester13. In this case the majority of students agreed with understanding the material, but therewere some students that felt indifferent or disagreed, reserving some of the judgements aboutwhat they had learned overall. This was complemented by student’s overall performance with alarge majority of students receiving high marks with a small number of students receiving agrade of B or lower. This comparison between student overall performance and student’sperception of understanding provides some interesting insight as to how students judgethemselves and in this case accurately access their

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

25.1456.6 Panel lying horizontally, then (3) and . Case b) Panel standing vertically, and looking to the equator, ; (4) Case c) Panel standing vertically ( ), and looking to the east ( ), (5)Therefore all three cases are satisfied by the equation: (6)The angle between a line

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Anh NV Nguyen; Patrick Martin, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University, AP, India

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

simulation directly. These components need to be representedby the simulation tool, which is called modeling. This section details the Simulink2 model of allcomponents in the motor control system.2.1 PMDC Motor ModelingA PMDC motor is shown in Fig. 2. The equivalent circuit diagram of the PMDC motor is shownin Fig. 3, and includes the armature resistance Ra , armature inductance La , back electromotiveforce (emf) e a , and motor inertia J m . The DC voltage source va and mechanical load inertia J Lare shown in Fig. 3. The motor and load friction are Bm and B L , respectively. Theelectromagnetic torque is Tem , load torque is T L , and motor speed is  . N Armature

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the relationship:𝜂𝜂 = 𝑃𝑃𝑚𝑚 ⁄𝑃𝑃𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 , where 𝑃𝑃𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 is the optical power incident on the solar cell.A typical I-V characteristic curve for a solar cell under illumination and under dark are shown inFig. 1(b). The open-circuit voltage (𝑉𝑉𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 ), short-circuit current (𝐼𝐼𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 ), maximum power point (𝑃𝑃𝑚𝑚 ),voltage at maximum power (𝑉𝑉𝑚𝑚 ), and current at maximum power (𝐼𝐼𝑚𝑚 ) are marked on the figure. (a) (b)Figure 1. (a) Single diode equivalent circuit of a solar cell and (b) I-V characteristic curves underillumination and under dark conditions.As the illumination intensity and temperature changes, the PV parameters change. Dependence ofthese PV

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quinn Langfitt, Washington State University; Liv Haselbach P.E., Washington State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

rho scores with that obtained previously. Pairs of raters aredirectly identified in the results section, however, triplets and quadruplets are identified bylettered groups to make presentation more streamlined. Table 3 shows the raters in each letteredgroup, by placing an “x” in the row of each rater included in that column’s group. For example,Group B consisted of Rater 1, Rater 2, and Rater 4. Table 3: Lettered Groupings of Raters Triplet Groupings Quadruplet Groupings Rater A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O Rater 1 x x x x x x x x x x Rater 2 x

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Sana Nawaz, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne; Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

into the engineering curriculum, Center Approach and Whole Curriculumapproach. a) The Center Approach refers to as developing a multidisciplinary GREEN center to serve as a focal point towards promoting sustainable design. The Georgia Institute of Technology’s center for sustainability is an exemplary model to this approach. b) The Whole Curriculum approach refers to designing a new curriculum integrating more Sustainable Green perspective.Brown (2009) developed an elective course in Green Building Practices and LEED Certificationat California State University, for the construction management students that led to a fast pacedLEED AP training course for construction professionals. The results shaped a collaborative

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

also to determine the scope, mission, and final deliverables.The outcome of the meeting generated the following design specifications for the Water QualityMonitoring System. The design must be: a) Compact and portable; b) Robust with corrosion protection; c) Comprised of a handheld unit with integrated graphical user interface and separate but connected apparatus with probes for deployment; d) Capable of measuring temperature, conductivity, color, dissolved oxygen, oxidation reduction potential (ORP), pH, flow rate, and nitrate levels in situ; and e) Capable of instantaneous review and logging of sensed parameters.Using the above specifications, the team followed the system development procedures wherethey outlined their own set

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-defined blocks from the Simulink library and theSimPowerSystems powerlib library. The drawing must contain at least one measurement block(i.e. current measurement block, voltage measurement block, etc.) Once the circuit diagram isconstructed and the simulation started, Simulink gets the parameters of the blocks, sorts theminto linear and non-linear blocks, and numbers the electrical nodes. Next the State-Space Model(A, B, C, & D matrices) of the linear part of the circuit is computed, and steady-state calculationsand initializations are performed.If a discrete solution has been requested, then the discrete state-space model is computed fromthe continuous state-space model. If a phasor solution method has been requested, the state-space model

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University; Matthew R. O'Toole, Kettering University; Gregory W. Davis, Kettering University; Steven Nartker, Kettering University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

ment ning.and learnADM1 iss a system off first-order, linear, diffeerential equaations and algebraic equaations. Amoongthe phenoomena thesee equations describe d are the t chemicall reactions thhat occur duuring biogasproductioon, mass balances of cheemicals with hin the systemm, flow of mmaterials intoo and out of thesystem, and a levels off inhibitory quantities q (pHH, nitrogen, hydrogen suulfide, etc.). Some majoorquestionss of interest for the studeents would be: b what variiables and otther factors aare importannt tothe proceess of biogass

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Mobile Solar generators are utilized in many fields effectively. Figure 1(a) shows MS-325,7.2 kW rated power, 35 kWh battery capacity unit for mobile applications. Another electricutility company, EREC a touchstone energy cooperative custom made a semi-truck size bunktrailer for disaster relief efforts as seen in Figure 1(b) [6]. Worldwater and Power Companyfacilitated the use of one of their mobile solar PV powered water pumping and filtration systemsduring Hurricane Katrina [3]. Similarly as part of Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, bothFlorida Solar Energy center and national Renewable Energy Center provided their mobile PVpower systems for victims [3]. Figure 2 shows schematic model of a smart renewable energymicro-grid developed by

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #11809Revitalizing an Electromechanical Energy Conversion CourseThomas E McDermott P.E., University of Pittsburgh Thomas E. McDermott is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, with over 30 years of industrial experience in consulting and software development. His research interests include electric power distribution systems, renewable energy, power electronics, electromagnetics, and circuit simulation. Tom is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania and an IEEE Fellow. He has a B. S. and M. Eng. in Electric Power from Rensselaer, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman; Jason Keith; Ahmad Sleiti; Eileen Cashman; Peter Lehman; Richard Engel; Michael Mann; Hossein Salehfar

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

first week of the course, students will receive a laboratory tour and a lecture on hydrogensafety. The remainder of the course will be taught in cycles. Within each cycle are twoexperiments followed by a week to write up the laboratory reports. Thus, in one cycle the firstteam of students will perform experiment A in week one followed by experiment B in week two,and the other team of students will perform experiment B in week one followed by experiment Ain week two.The course grade is determined from performance on laboratory reports (80%) and performanceon a midterm exam (20%). The course will be taught for the first time in the spring 2010semester.It is also noted that within this institution, students also can participate in the Alternative