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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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

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returned to his boyhood home and is teaching at Northern Michigan University. He is a member of HKN and IEEE, a Registered Professional Engineer in California, and is a past chair of the Energy Conversion and Conservation Division of ASEE. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Teaching Substation Battery Testing to UndergraduatesAbstractMost educational electrical power laboratories do not have access to a full-scale 120 V stationbattery bank. Station battery banks are crucial for the proper operation of an electrical powersubstation. When station service power is lost, the battery bank must power 1) the tripping andclosing of circuit breakers, 2

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Abdullah Al Hadi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajab Challoo, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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divided into three main sections, power generation, transmission, anddistribution. The power generation consists of a power plant that produces power from renewableor non-renewable energy sources at low to medium voltage. This voltage is then increased inorder to transmit the power from the generation site to the distribution site. At the distributionlevel, the voltage is again reduced for the consumers. Power transformer, in this case, plays avery important role to step up and step down the voltage. There have been many advancementsin the conventional transformer, mainly magnetic coils, materials, cooling system, manufacturingprocess etc., but the advancements of the transformer structure and functions are first proposed in[1] where power

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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

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inverter, which converts the direct current into alternating current for the motor driving thewheels [1-3].Cars consume much of the oil that is used all over the world. The major source of air pollutioncomes from vehicular emissions. Therefore, cars and truck fleets have been considered and carrymajor responsibility for the environmental issues, faced at least at urban level. The constantlyincreased total amount of vehicles worldwide corresponds to increased energy consumption andenormous emissions, both during their production and use phases. To overcome this problem, carmanufacturers have designed and developed several types of environmentally friendly vehicles,mainly based on electric motors. The types of these vehicles are battery powered

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

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and manufacturing sectors, restructuring theutilities, smart grid, and low-carbon economy require graduates with a broader understanding oftechnology, economics, social contexts and skills [1-5]. There are growing recognition of theneeds to improve, restructure and reform electrical energy and power engineering curricula. Theissues surrounding this theme are receiving significant interests form faculty, industryprofessionals and often administration. Electrical energy professionals are required to havesignificant scientific capabilities, deep interdisciplinary understandings, and soft skills, e.g. self-learning abilities, communication or interpersonal competence. However, how and which are thebest approaches to better educate the next

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ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

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Aman Luthra, University of Georgia; Tom Lawrence P.E., University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

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(CURO) engineering program. Research is done underthe direction of an engineering faculty member. CURO promotes sustained, progressive,and faculty-mentored research opportunities for UGA’s undergraduates. CURO Honors Scholarsreceive $3,000 in funding each year, enjoy mentoring and community support, and attend specialseminars, workshops, events, and activities. CURO Honors Scholars pursue their own researchagenda in their first semester at UGA, and they can conduct research in any discipline at UGA,including (but not limited to) physical, biological, and social sciences as well as business,international affairs, engineering, humanities, and the fine and performing arts [1]. In this project, the student proposed to design and study how to

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Transportation Company, SystemsControl, and M.J. Electric) has donated a 2500-kVA, three-phase, General Electric, 32.8-kV –2,400-V, grounded wye to delta, type OA-T transformer; a 333-kVA, single-phase, McGraw-Ed-ison, 34.4kV – 277-V, type OA transformer; five voltage regulators, and several current and po-tential transformers. With test equipment obtained from a grant from the Department of Energy(DoE) and other equipment donated by local industry, the students perform insulation resistance,transformer turns ratio, oil breakdown, and power factor (or dissipation factor) testing on thesetransformers. These tests are in addition to the standard laboratory tests on small transformers:1) determining the polarity and turns-ratio, 2) finding equivalent

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering program was conducted.II. IntroductionIn the early 2000’s, forecasters believed the United States was on the verge of a nuclearrenaissance. Tremendous growth in the energy industry was expected at that time since theaverage age of the nuclear power sector was 48 years of age which ranked among the oldest inany US industry 1. Many colleges and universities geared up new programs with help fromfederal agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department ofEnergy (DOE). Over 40 college programs across the country were developed to create a pipelineto help fill the shortage of workers 2. The majority of the programs were two-year Associatedegree programs designed for entry level positions in nuclear fields. At that

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Daniel Plant, University of Georgia; Daniel Ethan Wallon, University of Georgia

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match the tooling available. In all, theproject was a difficult, but rewarding experience for everyone involved.IntroductionExperiential learning theory defines learning as "the process whereby knowledge is createdthrough the transformation of experience. Knowledge is a result of a combination of graspingand transforming experience” [1]. Experience created by overcoming the challenge to perform anenergy conversion of a prime mover is regarded as a convergence approach. The convergingstyle dominates learning areas of abstract conceptualization and active experimentation.Individuals with such learning preferences work best with technical tasks and problem solving.This learning style is best suited for people who enjoy experiments, simulations

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Xiaoyu Zhang, Old Dominion University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; James Irvin Cooke Jr., Virginia State University

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anode side while oxygen flows through the cathode side as shown in Fig.1. Thehydrogen molecules split into electrons and protons (positive hydrogen ions). The electrons flowthrough the external circuit, while the protons flow through the membrane to the cathode to reactwith oxygen ions and electrons, producing electricity and H2O as a by-product. Fig. 1. PEMFC Diagram.When it comes to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as an industrial application, PEMFCs cansupport much longer flight endurance than internal combustion engine and battery do. In 2006,it was reported that a 2.5 kg UAV powered by an 85 W average, Protonex Technology 110Wpeak PEM fuel cell flew for up to 3h 19min11. Later, Lyon et al. demonstrated

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew R. Aldeman, Illinois State University

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from the Departments of Technology,Economics, Physics, Business, and others. The Renewable Energy Program operates on five goals that align with the strategic goalsof the college and university. The five goals of the Renewable Energy program are: 1. Provide students with high quality educational experiences by featuring a modern, up-to- date curriculum that will develop the technical and managerial knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are foundational to success as RE professionals. 2. Recruit and graduate a diverse group of individuals to support companies and organizations that will employ RE professionals in the state and throughout the United States. 3. Provide opportunities for students to interface with

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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Leah Hope Sirkis, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

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renewableenergy technologies are explored to expand the portfolio of renewable energy, ocean renewableenergy is becoming an increasingly researched topic. The ocean is still a largely untapped sourceof energy. One type of ocean renewable energy, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC),can produce up to 10 TW of power (almost 4 times the power used by the world) withoutnegatively affecting the ocean environment [1],[2]. Additionally, this power source is stable andpredictable. Research on this technology is especially helpful for students to learn and applythermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer concepts.OTEC is an energy technology that harnesses the difference in temperature between the cold ofthe deep ocean and the warmth of the ocean surface

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Anthony M. Popovski, University of Pittsburgh; Feng Xiong, University of Pittsburgh

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semiconductordevice theory course and a senior level applications of fields and waves course. These courseshave traditionally given students’ difficulties due to the abstract and “hard to visualize” nature ofthe course. The implementation of COMSOL into these courses is discussed.IntroductionDesign should be at the forefront of the educational process for electrical engineeringundergraduate students. Design has been defined as “a process by which human intellect,creativity, and passion are translated to useful artifacts” [1]. The National Academy ofEngineering has stated several times that design is essential to improving student learning [2],[3], [4].The EE program at the University of Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has traditionally beencentered around

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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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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. Contact Hours: 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I - Senior engineering project selection, planning, and development. Emphasis will be placed on defining project requirements, developing project work breakdown structure, conceptual designs, and working prototypes. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab. ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II - Senior engineering project design, development, fabrication, and testing. Emphasis will be placed on iterative design processes, project management and execution, fabrication and testing. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.The PBL sequence of courses provided the participants with an opportunity to learn projectmanagement, technical communication, teaming, and problem-solving skills while

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

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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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, 2021 A Hands-On Learning Module Pipe Flow Velocity Profile Interrogator Laboratory Kit For Remote Online Fluid Mechanics InstructionIntroductionNearly all undergraduate engineering courses, including laboratories, were moved online in thefall of 2020 due to COVID-19. As no fully-online ABET-accredited mechanical engineeringbachelor’s degree programs exist, a key challenge was porting applied hands-on laboratoryexperiences to the remote learning environment while providing students with experiences aspragmatic and engaging as those found in standard brick-and-mortar laboratories [1]. Oneapproach engineering faculty employed to maintain experiential learning was sending kits by mailto

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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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. Power grids need to provide power continuously withhigh reliability. Currently, the US grid is very reliable; the grid remains down for less than0.04% of the year on average for the nation [1]. However, the rise in global temperaturescorrelates to a rise in frequency of natural disasters [2]. Heavier and more frequent rainfalls willonly increase the importance of grid reliability. Reliability represents the ability of the grid towithstand abnormal operating conditions [3]. During these potential outage conditions, whethernatural or man-made, the largest failures happen in the distribution system, not the generationlayer [3]. This was recently seen on a very large scale in Texas. While common solutions, suchas relaying or burying wires

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Edmund Huminski, United States Coast Guard Academy; Salena Marie Bantz; Joseph Roth, United States Coast Guard Academy; Liam Scott Caro; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; David Fournier, United States Coast Guard Academy

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suited as the primary power source. While hydrogen fuel cells areefficient, they cannot provide instantaneous increase in power, say if a vehicle needed toaccelerate, whereas battery power can. This group of students, in the development of FCHEV,explore these problems and determine how battery configuration, management, and switchingsystem can provide solutions. A key component to any FCHEV is the Battery Management System (BMS). A capableBMS will be able to monitor the state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of batteriesconnected to it. SOC describes the amount of potential energy the battery has remaining in asingle discharge [1], like the gas gauge on a car describing the amount of fuel left. SOHdescribes the ability of the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Lihong Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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-Circuit Voltage (FractionalOCV). The response of PV output power to the changes inenvironmental factors like solar irradiance and temperature was also examined.1. IntroductionSolar energy is clean, free, and abundant. It holds the potential to support a clean, reliable, andmore sustainable energy future. From the years 2000 to 2019, global cumulative installedphotovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 632.4 GW [1]. In 2019 alone, 116.9 GW of new PVwas installed. It was estimated that global solar PV installation in 2020 would increaseapproximately 132 GW from 2019. Despite the impact of pandemic on the economy, the UnitedStates installed 11.1 GW of solar PV in the first 9 months of 2020 which is the largest first 9-month total ever [2]. With the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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theUniversity of Idaho, electrical engineering undergraduates learn these power electronic systemsin a hands-on, creative environment. The sequence was reported in an ASEE paper in 2004 [1]. Ithas been taught within the same framework since. This paper presents the power electronicstrack within this sequence of courses after an innovative project was added. The goals of thepower electronics track are stated in the cover letter to the syllabi. They are Gain a propensity to use first principles to solve problems. We take a physical approach and use our circuit theory and electromechanical energy conversion fundamentals. A solid foundation in these will serve us well here. Improve our communications and problem solving skills. This means a

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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specific application, without too much mathand theory. Once the student has reached a certain level of confidence in their knowledge, wemove on to other stages where more theoretical concepts are introduced. Our methodology isbased on three tasks: (1) field visits; (2) literature; (3) computer applications; (4) mathematicsand science. In this work, we used the existing campus facilities to introduce students to the systemsused to heat the campus. Our aim is to expose the early college students to the installation of thepower plant, without focusing on theoretical aspects, thermodynamic cycles, and properties offluids, but focusing on understanding the functionality of systems, as it comes from the driverswho take care of the power plant

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University; Stefan J. Grimberg, Clarkson University

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to reduce FW.Introduction and BackgroundEvery year approximately 40% of the food produced in the United States [1] (approximately onethird, globally [2]) is wasted rather than eaten. Food is wasted or discarded throughout the foodsupply chain, creating significant economic, societal, and environmental impacts. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 63.1 million tons of food waste (FW)were generated from commercial, institutional, and residential sectors in the United States in2018, with an additional 40 million tons generated from industries [3], [4]. Along with thatwasted food is the wasted farm land, water, labor and energy resources required to grow,process, package and transport it. According to the NRDC, food waste

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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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, 2021 1. Power Engineering Education StatusEmerging trends in STEM education have continued to call for quality education that is fosteringthe ability of graduates to meet the challenges of the 21st century industry, while encouragingtheir participation in sustainable development. Energy and power industries are the cornerstoneof prosperous society, while all the critical and crucial socio-economic functions depend on thesecure, sustainable and reliable power and energy infrastructures. There are recent recognitionsand acknowledgements of the needs to improve, restructure or rebuild curriculum and revitalizedand reform energy and power engineering education. Equipping students with the skills andknowledge required to be successful engineers

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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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; Lance David Sebesta

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undergraduate studentswith multidisciplinary engineering technology majors in Fall 2019, then extended to Spring 2020due to the scope of the project, and finally completed in August 2020 by two different seniorstudents due to the graduations and Covid-19 pandemic related challenges. The funding for theproject was provided by the City of Huntsville. The students and faculty members involved inthe senior design project have served for the community outreach purposes.There are two objectives of this senior design project; (1) to provide more shading for guests andstaff members in the aquatic center since the area is missing satisfactory shading, (2) to help thecity for improving its sustainability efforts by providing renewable energy-based

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

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Danielle S. Washington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tony D. Martin Jr.; Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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LEDrate We believe by associating the practices and Emergency Bag Lighttechnicalities of renewable energy with fun, The Smart Solar LED Emergency Bag Light willinteresting hands-on projects, and resources, we are store energy from sunlight gathered during the dayprovided the ability to educate these generations on and assist the user in finding items they need fromone of the most essential and beneficial skills that their bags or purses when in a dimly lit room or darkwill most assuredly be sought after in future years. area. This model requires the following parts: When we embarked upon this journey we had no • (1) 5-volt/220-mA solar panelidea what challenges and/or learning experienceswe

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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

energy technologies (especially focusing on solarenergy and wind energy), a student project assignment has been developed wherein studentsdesign, build, and test a model passive solar home. Following an in-class lesson on passive solardesign strategies, students choose a location on Earth where their model home will be “located.”Next, the students must design their passive solar home so that it incorporates good passive solardesign principles and includes, at minimum: 1) roof overhangs that are long enough to shademore than 2/3 of the home’s south-facing windows at solar noon on the summer solstice, butshort enough that they shade no more than 1/3 of the home’s south-facing windows at solar noonon the winter solstice, and 2) at least one other

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ECCD Technical Session 5: Energy and Wind and Design

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Michael F. MacCarthy, Mercer University; Michelle E. Graham, Mercer University; Gabriel Xavier Ramirez, Mercer University; Alviez Aziz Chagan, Mercer University; Kyla T. Semmendinger, Cornell University

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objective includes five related project outputs: (1) energy-efficient new house design; (2)optimized solar PV system designs for new and existing homes; (3) optimized household componentselection (lights, appliances, and other electric devices); (4) research of shallow geothermal energyoptions using manually drilled wells; and (5) energy conservation promotion planning. The objective andoutputs 2, 4, and 5 (the foci of this paper) are described below.Project Objective: To design homes that are energy-efficient, optimized for the use of solar PV systems,and affordable for the average homeowner.Most sustainable home energy systems are typically marketed to those with relatively high incomes,while disadvantaged households and communities fall by the

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ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

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Farshid Zabihian, California State University, Sacramento

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/assignment completion improved from 68.5% to86%. It should be noted that the impacts of spring semester versus summer semester could not beassessed with the existing data. Other than this, all other aspects of the two classes were identical.The comparison of the student feedback for these two courses in the-end-of-the-semester and in-class evaluations indicated that the overall student satisfaction was improved and they had a morepositive learning experience. Page 1 of 12IntroductionVarious forms of distance education have been around in the past few decades. However, theonline delivery of courses and curriculums have revolutionized distance education. The number ofstudent enrollment in distance education

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ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

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Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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technical manual, a single battery last 2 hours. Italso features a $40 school discount. See Figure 1 and Table 1.Fig. 1. Battery discharge diagram for the first battery chosen along with table below. Table 1. Data observed for the first battery The battery we used was the Odyssey 34R-790. It was a large battery than the PC950 and wascheaper by $150 A single battery could meet out design requirements at full charge. This wouldhelp as the environment to demonstration would be indoors which is not ideal and our batterymay not be fully charged. See Figure 2 and Table 2. Fig. 2. Battery discharge diagram for the final battery chosen along with table below Table 2. Data observed for the final batteryC. Solar

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ECCD Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Lynn Wade, Northern Arizona University; Karin E. Wadsack, Northern Arizona University School of Earth & Sustainability; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Northern Arizona University; Brent A. Nelson, Northern Arizona University

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generate specialized courses tied to traditional and emerging energy systems, includingrenewable energy systems as well as energy resource management. Given the ubiquity of energy-focused courses on a college campus, it is convenient to use the real-live energy systems of thecampus itself to emphasize concepts learned in the class - using the campus as a livinglaboratory.A living laboratory is considered a real-world system that can be observed and manipulated bythe user to drive improvement and innovation [1, 2]. The concept first emerged within the fieldof computing and information technology. Within the University setting, the concept began tostrongly unfold in the context of sustainability education. Some of the key features of

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Naim R. Shandi, Lawrence Technological University

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how such recycled modules andbatteries might be used for viable energy storage systems in the future is proposed. Lastly,student feedback regarding their experience, knowledge gained, and the benefits they received inparticipating in this project are documented.Introduction:Lawrence Technological University (LTU or Lawrence Tech) has offered an alternative energyengineering program since 2003, and has been documented previously [1]. The faculty-author ofthis paper is the director of that program, and has been since its inception. Due to the high levelof student interest, there is always an on-going desire to find appropriate renewable energyprojects for students to take on and to participate in for the program. Lawrence Tech also facesthe