Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

thermalcollector versus earthworm biomass; however, the combination of both heat generators wasconducive to continue composting throughout the winter. Temperature Daily Average About 1/2 in the compost pile A - 12" depth from top of bin 20 B - 3" depth in compost pile

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Conversion

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Paul Curtis, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Barendregt, Northern Illinois University; Anthony Surillo, Northern Illinois University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-354: A SUN-TRACKING SOLAR-POWER SYSTEMLiping 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 University, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program in the Department of Technology at the Northern Illinois University. Her research interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, renewable energy, embedded systems and control. Dr. Guo is a member of the ASEE, IEEE and a member of the honor society

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Genik, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

studentevaluation of the design experience in a senior level heat transfer laboratory course.Course Learning Objectives1. Heat Transfer Measurements and Apparatus a. Students fabricate thermocouples b. Students demonstrate an understanding about the calibration of thermocouples c. Students demonstrate an understanding about the use of thermocouples d. Students participate in computer data acquisition e. Students calculate uncertainty error f. Students identify systematic errors2. Demonstrating Basic Heat Transfer Principles a. Students experience the basic principles of conduction b. Students experience the basic principles of convection c. Students experience the basic principles of radiation d

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1585: A CAMPUS-WIDE COURSE ON MICRORENEWABLE ENERGYSYSTEMSNarayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 14.7.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Campus-Wide Course on Micro Renewable Energy SystemsThis paper describes the intellectual and pedagogical issues, and results from two teachings of acampus-wide course dealing with a highly interdisciplinary topic: the possibility of developingrenewable power generator devices that are suited to a single family. The course is set at thesenior elective level in Engineering, but it is open to students at the junior level and above fromany College on a campus that includes Colleges of Management

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1871: APPLICATIONS OF A REAL-TIME DIGITAL SIMULATOR INPOWER-SYSTEM EDUCATION AND RESEARCHAnurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University Anurag K. Srivastava received his Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, in 2005, M. Tech. from Institute of Technology, India in 1999 and B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, India in 1997. He is working as Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University since September 2005. Before that, he worked as research assistant and teaching assistant at IIT, Chicago, USA and as Senior Research Associate at Electrical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Kevin Bellomo - Whitten, Rowan University; Jonathan Bucca, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-2044: AN UNDERGRADUATE ANALYSIS OF TWO DIFFERENTPHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE TYPES: A COMPARISON COMPLETED FOR ANINDUSTRIAL AFFILIATEPeter Mark Jansson, Rowan UniversityUlrich Schwabe, Rowan UniversityKevin Bellomo - Whitten, Rowan UniversityJonathan Bucca, Rowan University Page 14.210.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 UNDERGRADUATE ANALYSIS OF TWO DIFFERENT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE TYPES : A COMPARISON COMPLETED FOR AN INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATEAbstractRowan University is committed to giving its undergraduate students an early experience in realworld situations. Through the participation of Industrial affiliates Rowan University is

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Management Tools”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2005.4. Nathan G. Adams, “Industry-University Collaboration on Under-Graduate Engineering Design Projects an Industrial Mentor’s Perspective”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2003.5. Workforce Trends in the Electric Utility Industry: A Report to the United States Congress Pursuant to Section 1101 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, U.S. Department of Energy, August 2006, Online: http://www.oe.energy.gov/DocumentsandMedia/Workforce.6. S. Midturi, S. B. Pidugu, “Energy Workforce Training, Future Need, and Projections”, Online: http://txspace.tamu.edu/bitstream/handle/1969.1/5655/ESL-IE-06-05-37. James N. Peterson, “Experiences in Capstone Design Projects: Partnerships with Industrial

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

setup of for measuring inrush current and power of variety of lightbulbs where (a) is the custom made light bulb testing apparatus, voltage and current sensors, (b)is the DATAQ data acquisition module that providing digital input to the computer, and (c) and(d) are showing undergraduate student working during the testing. a b c d Page 14.116.6Figure 1. Experimental Setup for measuring inrush current and power of variety of light bulbs.Figure 2. Inrush current and power characteristics for a Sylvania Dulux 11 W

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

gathering information on the needs of the country, with respect to its waterdevelopment as well as on the country’s energy resources. A delegation was then sent toEthiopia. The delegation included a team of one engineering faculty, an engineering dean, anengineering student and a private businessman, who is in the line of providing mobile renewableenergy source. The delegation was provided with ample assurance from the office of thepresident of Ethiopia that all necessary arrangements would be made by local authorities for allrequested meetings with concerned agencies. During this trip, the following meetings andactivities took place: a) Meeting with AAU officials and the faculty of the faculty of engineering; b) Meeting with the Ministry of

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-289: CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE CENTER FOR ENERGYEDUCATIONMax Rabiee, University of Cincinnati Page 14.378.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Session AC 2009-289 Creating a Comprehensive Center for Energy Education Max Rabiee, Ray Miller and Elvin Stepp University of CincinnatiAbstract:In the current environment there is an unprecedented priority for educating and training atechnologically solid workforce with an energy focus. The ongoing discussion on reducingdependency on fossil fuels, developing

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-689: CURRICULUM CHANGES RESULTING IN A NEW B.S. INRENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERINGRobert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Robert Bass is an assistant professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he directs the Renewable Energy Engineering bachelors degree program (BSREE), the first engineering program of its kind in North America. He is also a member of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center, OREC, where he participates in undergraduate research projects concerning microhydro power generation, solar thermal absorption chillers and electrochemical production of hydrogen. In addition to running the BSREE program, Dr. Bass also specializes in teaching courses in

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Converter 1 Converter 2 (a) Converter 1 Converter 2 Id (b) Vd Vd Converter 1 Converter 2 Id (c) Vd Vd Converter 1 Converter 2 Converter 3 (d) Converter 1

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bret Bosma, California State University, Chico; Gregory Kallio, California State University, Chico

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

each test using two y- axes with appropriate scaling and legend. Plot solar irradiation for each test with appropriate Page 14.1022.9 scaling and legend. Use 3-pt size data markers connected with a straight line (no smoothing).b. Compute the DC power output and PV efficiency at each time step for the static and tracking tests. Plot the DC power output and PV efficiency versus time for each test using two y-axes with appropriate scaling and legend. Use 3-pt size data markers connected with a straight line (no smoothing).c. Compute the average solar irradiation, average DC power output, and average PV module

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jill Humston, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

60 42.6 4.25 11.955 75 50.7 4.45 10.976 90 47.3 4.2 9.767 105 41.6 4.18 9.858 120 44 4.2 11.379 135 45.3 4.15 10.9410 150 51.6 4.25 10.8Figure 5. Data recording and graphical analysis for 50 W, 12 V incandescent light bulb run by a bicycle generator with pedal power. Page 14.889.7 (a) (b) (c)Figure 6. (a) Graphical analysis for 15 W, 12 V, CFL bulb run in (b) by a

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

year as shown in Figure 2 (b). Both of them are the fastestgrowing renewable energy sectors. However, electricity from sustainable energy resources(excluding hydropower) in 2007 still represents a small percentage of overall installed electricitycapacity (3%) and generation (2.5%) in the U.S. as shown in Figure 2 (b). Page 14.752.3 Figure 1 US Primary Energy Overview (Quadrillion Btu)2 (a) (b)Figure 2 sustainable energy overview (a) and the energy resources distribution in 2007 (b)3To reduce national consumption of energy and to

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

ObjectivesThe main learning objectives for this project focused around engineering applications andgaining field experience. The purpose was to apply the concepts, skills, and practices discussed Page 14.532.5in a classroom setting to a scenario that would commonly be experienced throughout a typicalcivil engineer’s career. The four main learning objectives of this project were: 1. Gain real world engineering experience. 2. Implement educational knowledge in a professional setting a. Environmental systems analysis b. Engineering principles 3. Develop and expand skills necessary in a professional

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Beardsley, Central Washington University; Stephen Morton, Central Washington University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

under the category of Directly Financed Outsourced Travel(CA-CP Scope 3, part b, as defined in the Carbon Calculator Users Guide5). This data is requiredto be included in the inventory. For our university there are no other practical publictransportation modes for this category other than air travel. The CA-CP carbon calculator datainput for air travel is in units of passenger miles per year.CA-CP Emissions Calculation, including GWP and RFIWithin the CA-CP calculation for commercial air travel, there are a number of assumptions madeas outlined in Table 1. One assumption is that the fuel is incompletely burned, producing acomponent of unburned fuel in the exhaust stream that is treated like an equivalent amount ofmethane. Also it is assumed

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Ferguson, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Paul Weber, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-1867: EDUCATING ENGINEERING STUDENTS ON ENERGY SYSTEMSTHROUGH INVESTOR-DRIVEN CLASS PROJECTSTom Ferguson, University of Minnesota, Duluth Tom Ferguson is a Visiting 3M McKnight Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He holds Bachelor's and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is a retired utility operations and engineering executive, a registered professional engineer, and a consultant to the industry.Paul Weber, University of Minnesota, Duluth Paul J. Weber is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Since completing his Ph.D. at Michigan Tech in 2006, he has taught courses in digital and computer

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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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

Computer Applications in Energy Conversion

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ayhan Zora, Deere and Company

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students is to use one of the simulation software tools for theanalysis and simulation of engineering systems. Recently the use and development ofeducational software and simulation tools have been considerably increased for bothundergraduate and graduate levels. Software tools developers started giving attention to reduceamount of expensive commercial testing equipments by software and simulation tools whichgives the upfront analysis opportunity to industry. Many educational institutions prefer usingsoftware simulation tools instead of buying expensive test equipments for their laboratories, andresearch facilities. Taking engineering education into account, a demonstration mostly engageswith process modeling, testing and simulation, imitated data

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology; Alireza Khaligh, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-649: AN ENERGY-HARVESTING CURRICULUM DEVELOPED ANDOFFERED AT THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYOmer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology (IEEE S’05) received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, in 2004 and 2006 respectively. He was a research scholar in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) from August 2005 to August 2006 and involved US Department of Energy projects based on power management for fuel cell applications. Currently, he is a doctoral research assistant at the Energy Harvesting and Renewable Energies Laboratory (EHREL) at the Electric Power and Power Electronics Center