Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Niemi, LeTourneau University

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Engineering Technology

resistor 2 1 k ohm, ½ W 5% tolerance resistor 1 Zipper-type bag 1 quart size with the zipperThe entire kit was packaged in a “zipper-type” plastic bag and given “on-loan” to the students forthe entire semester. The 9 volt battery was packaged in a separate “baggie” to prevent shortsacross the terminals, potentially creating dangerous heat in backpacks. (Recall that the goal ofthis project was to retain students!) The exceptionally long jumper wires allow for easyconnection across aisles, as well as allowing for the measurement of wire resistance in oneexperiment. One-half watt resistors were chosen rather than one-quarter watt in order to betterendure

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

ultimate goal of this paper is to include information on the development of this course, what Page 13.417.2works and what does not, all required development software, production techniques, limitationsof using an iPod© as a course delivery medium, and results of the project. For any instructorconsidering iPod© course delivery format, this is fundamentally a "how to" paper.Course DescriptionThe course to be converted to iPod format is EET350 Fundamentals of Electrical Technology. Itis a 3-credit course for non-electrical majors offered by the Electrical Engineering Technologyprogram and taught by EET faculty. It is intended to provide the student

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho; Brian Johnson, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1854: PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO INTRODUCE BUILDINGSYSTEM DESIGN IN AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMMahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-LincolnHerbert Hess, University of IdahoBrian Johnson, University of Idaho Page 12.1192.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project Based Approach to Introduce Building System Design in an Electrical Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe current demand for engineers with fundamental understanding of systems design inbuildings is a growing niche in industry. Some universities are recognizing this need and areintroducing new courses and/or new programs to provide students with this

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Mechanics

two limited topics arechosen because they are based solely on the fundamentals of the first course of Statics and SolidMechanics. The 1-D Bar element is taught as an extension of an axially loaded member. Thestiffness matrix for this element is derived using the force equilibrium at a node. Later theconcept of the 1-D Bar element is extended to the 2-D Truss element with trigonometrictransformation and matrix manipulations. Essentially it is a matrix method of structures with anFEA flavor. Advantage of this methodology is that the students can perform more complexanalysis such as a truss design project. With FEA software tools such as ANSYS, they canquickly make design changes and complete more design iterations. They are required to

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Gregory Broderick, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven; Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Richard Stanley, University of New Haven

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Mechanics

courses aspart of a new curriculum taken during the freshman and sophomore years. The Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Foundation Spiral is a four-semester sequence of engineeringcourses, matched closely with the development of students’ mathematical sophistication andanalytical capabilities and integrated with course work in the sciences. Students develop aconceptual understanding of engineering basics in this series of courses, which stress practicalapplications of these principles. Mechanics concepts are introduced in a pair of first yearcourses, EAS107P, Project-Based Introduction to Engineering and EAS112, Methods ofEngineering Analysis. During the second year, students understanding of these concepts arefurther developed in three courses, two

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1995: ENHANCING LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNICATIONABILITIES THROUGH A UNIQUE SERIES OF PROJECTS INTHERMODYNAMICSMargaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology MARGARET BAILEY, registered professional engineer, is the Kate Gleason Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at RIT. She earned her BSE at Pennsylvania State University in 1988 and her Ph.D. at University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She conducts research with students using advanced thermodynamic analyses and neural network modeling applied to various, energy-intensive, complex mechanical systems. Dr. Bailey serves in numerous leadership roles within her college, including Executive Director of RIT’s Women

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Alan Balich, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Purdue University, Calumet in 2007. His current interests reside in remotely operated vehicles (air, water, and ground based), robotics, and embedded systems (specifically, microcontrollers programmed using BASIC, C, and Assembly languages). Page 12.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 INTERNET CONTROLLED UNDERWATER VEHICLEAbstractThe paper provides an overview of design, development, and testing of the Internet ControlledUnderwater Vehicle. As a senior design project it provides the students an integratingexperience of the knowledge and

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Pidugu, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Steve Menhart, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas-Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and other analysts of energy have projected a continuedincrease in energy use, especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors to maintain the currentlife styles of Americans. The article on Annual Energy Outlook 20041 with Projections to 2025,presents a critical review of the energy use of USA in the residential, commercial, industrial, andtransportation sectors for the period of 1970 through 2025. The trends clearly indicate theincrease in energy consumption by the industrial sector. A similar pattern for energyconsumption is observed in the state of Arkansas. According to the report2 released by theArkansas Energy Office in 2000, the industrial sector is responsible for 43% of Arkansas’ totalenergy consumption. The state’s industrial

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanics

AC 2007-42: THE DYNAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL – A UNIQUE EDUCATIONALPROGRAMPhillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000.Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory Chuck Farrar has 25 years experience as a technical staff member, project leader, and team leader

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alvin Post, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

problem. Ingeneral, there is at least the potential that these fluids could contaminate the pumpedwater or otherwise enter the environment. Furthermore, they can be expensive, and arerarely available where ‘appropriate technology’ is needed.Two separate student-designed pumps are presented that seek to overcome theselimitations. They were developed as part of 2-semester ‘Capstone’ design project classes.In one, air separates a small charge of working fluid from well water, reducing thepotential for contamination. The other pump is designed to boil water at lowertemperatures than might otherwise be necessary, by use of an inverted water column, andis useful when water need only be lifted a few meters. An alternative to this design is alsosuggested

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Burkhardt, U.S. Naval Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

DesignIntroduction A senior level project requiring the design, fabrication and testing of an idealized lifthook is discussed. The primary objective of the project is to address the issue of solutionaccuracy1 and its importance in computer aided design (CAD). Secondary objectives of theproject are to reinforce the CAD process, introduce the computer numerically controlled (CNC)machining process, and to provide some of the tools and skill helpful to students during theirsenior capstone design projects. The primary CAD tools used in the completion of the project are solid modeling and thefinite element method (FEM). Critical to the successful application of the FEM, under allcircumstances, is the generation of an accurate solution. As defined

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Francis Praska, University of Northern Iowa; Ashraf Al-Qassab, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

designs. Senior students involved inthis project have shown excellent progress by developing their technical and teamwork/socialskills as part of the Senior Design I and II core courses and have been successfully completingtheir course requirements.I. Introduction and Problem DefinitionWorldwide, the need for electrical power has increased exponentially. Energy needs versusclimate change relation has been a subject of a significant debate in the world. Recent scientificevidence indicates that global warming is underway 1. Observed changes show that despite largevariations from year to year, the global mean temperature has risen significantly in the lastcentury 1. Expected future increases in global average temperatures may have adverse

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin Odom, University of Idaho; Russ Porter, University of Idaho; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Adrian Gomez, University of Idaho; Lloyd Gallup, University of Idaho

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-1497: LIBRARY OF STUDENT-AUTHORED INTERNET VIDEOS FORJUST-IN-TIME LEARNING IN SUPPORT OF THE CAPSTONE DESIGNEXPERIENCEEdwin Odom, University of Idaho Edwin Odom is professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho where he has been instrumental in expanding design infrastructure in the ME Machine Shop and CAD labs that support major design projects. Dr. Odom maintains an avid interest in the literature of creativity and management and is especially well-versed on the subjects of engineering mechanics and machine design. He was recognized for his role in development of the Idaho Engineering Works by a university teaching award in 1998.Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia; George Karanja, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Wilfried Oshumare, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-cost Solar Tracking Photo-Voltaic (PV) Module and Wind Turbine Combination SystemI. IntroductionThis paper describes the design of a low cost, 0.9kW solar tracking photo-voltaic (PV) arraysystem as part of an undergraduate senior project. The solar tracking system is interfaced with a1kW wind turbine, a deep cycle battery storage system, a charge controller and an inverter. Solartracking is realized through “field” programmable complex digital circuit and alternatively with alow cost solar radiation sensing transducer consisting of green light emitting diodes (LED).Actuation of the panel tilt for azimuth tracking and rotation of the panel for solar tracking areoperated with a gear motor-based control system for adjusting the PV mount

Conference Session

Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Christine Co, Oklahoma State University; Bear Turner, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

inwhich students design, build, and test a complex project. These programs are increasinglyindustry sponsored 1, and expose students to many of the real constraints engineers face.Capstone courses are the primary mechanism used by many universities for integratingcommunication, and teamwork skills and social, economic, and ethical issues into theengineering curriculum 2. The capstone concept has been extended by other schools such as theDesign4Practice program at Northern Arizona University and the projects program at WorcesterPolytechnic Institute 3-5 in which dedicated design courses are integrated into all four years of theundergraduate curriculum. Improvements in student performance following capstone programshave been observed in several

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

tochange for the next five to ten years because of anticipated retirements and increased demand ofelectrical engineers in the power systems and renewable energy fields2.The power systems major in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) iscurrently under reconstruction as a result of increased student enrollment and availability ofpositions in the local power utility industry. Curriculum changes and new courses in renewableenergy, electric drives, power systems protection and a review of the introductory course inpower engineering are ongoing projects. It is anticipated that all these changes and improvementswill be completed in the near future.This ongoing process requires the utilization of software and hardware tools in order

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

become more competitive through achieving lean production and energy efficiency and waste minimization. As a mechanism to facilitate this effort, we provide links to each others website and provide the necessary web materials.Student involvementUp to date, both undergraduate and graduate students have been successfully involved with theCenter’s work - graduate classes through group projects, and senior undergraduate classesthrough Capstone projects. In addition to engineering, students majoring in physics, biochemistryand management have also been involved in the effort. These students have tackled, or getinvolved in, many activities such as:• Training about industrial energy audits, jointly supervised and facilitated by the

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Susan Elmore, US Air Force Academy ; Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Sequence in Building Electrical Power Distribution,”ASEE Annual Conference 2002, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2002, pp. 4-7.4 T. Korman and L. Simonian, “Design and Use of Interacive Learning Stations in Construction Education forBuilding Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems,” ASEE Annual Conference 2008, Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, June 2008, pp. 7-8.5 E. Brewer and A. Dalessio, “Effective Low-Budget Approach to Teaching Photovoltaic Systems to ElectricalEngineering Technology Students at Community Colleges,” ASEE Annual Conference 2012, San Antonio, Texas,June 2012, pp. 5-10.6 M. Alahmad, H. Hess, and B. Johnson, “Project Based Approach to Introduce Building System Design in anElectrical Engineering Curriculum,” ASEE Annual Conference

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University; Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University

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Architectural

elements, then put them onnotice by documenting, highlighting and annotation.The students were assigned in pairs to study building on the Syracuse University campus.Almost all of the students (over 95%) were enrolled in both the structures course and thebuilding technology course. It was the first time that both courses were taught at the sametime to the same group of students and this project was an effort to capitalize on that.There were two teams per building (there was a large class size and this still required 30buildings on campus to be scouted by the TAs for suitability). The students were given 10days to complete the assignment. They made a site visit to document the building and itsstructural and technical aspects. They sketched the

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stanley W. Hsu, University of California, Davis; Rajeevan Amirtharajah, University of California, Davis; andre knoesen, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, U C Davis

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6114Lab and Team Project Development for Engineering Problem Solving usingMATLAB, with Emphasis on Solar Power and Engineering for SustainabilityMr. Stanley W. Hsu, University of California, Davis Stanley Hsu received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2006 and an M.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 2011, both in Electrical Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering at UC Davis. His research is in the area of low power mixed- signal integrated circuits for energy harvesting sensor applications. He is also interested in high-speed

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hirak C Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as coauthors. He was the first recipient of an NSF research initiation grant (now CAREER Award) at UALR. He has a strong grant funding record and in 2011, he received funding from NSF for curriculum development in the area of Photo-voltaic (PV) Solar Energy. The project involves developing exemplary course modules and innova- tive laboratory modules for adaptation at other schools for undergraduate/graduate teaching and research. Recently, he completed three projects for Arkansas Highway and Transportation department related to highway lighting using solar energy. He established a commercial PV system with solar panels on the rooftop of ETAS building for teaching and research with funding from Arkansas Energy

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering curriculum, in engineering sciencecourses such as Statics, Circuits, Kinematics, and Heat Transfer. Its importance is also reflectedin several of the ABET criteria for accreditation of engineering programs (Criterion 3), as shownbelow1: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.While the Capstone Design project usually provides a mechanism for applying engineeringanalysis beyond the context of a topical course, it also often highlights the difficulty studentshave in applying prior knowledge in new situations. In

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Ed Moran, Western Washington University; Jeremy Ruhland, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Seth William Adams

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #5832EET Capstone Student Project: Multi-sensor device to monitor external at-mospheric conditions and GPS location for evaluating rust potential on coilsDr. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev is earned his bachelor degree in electrical engineering in Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

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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

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #5872A Power Systems Protection Teaching Laboratory for Undergraduate andGraduate Power Engineering EducationJennifer Ferris, Portland State UniversityDr. Robert B Bass, Portland State University Dr. Robert Bass is an associate professor of power engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Portland State University. His research interests pertain to electrical power sys- tems. Current and past projects include analyzing AMI data to evaluate the efficacy of utility-sponsored mini-split heat pump installations; evaluation of power quality at PSU’s ”Electric Avenue” EV Charging Stations

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #5871A Project Based Implementation of a Power Systems Course for Electricaland Computer Engineering Technology StudentsDr. Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University Bora Karayaka is an Electrical Engineering faculty at Kimmel School, Western Carolina University. With his over ten years of industry experience, he has extensive experience in project management, and a clear understanding of deadlines, industry requirements, safety and reliability issues, and other aspects in the power and energy fields. He is responsible for teaching electric power engineering courses in the department. Dr

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

systems and signal processing. His current research interests are in electric drive vehicle technology and advanced energy storage, including advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Dr. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and professional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and co-PI of several federal and state funded projects for course, curriculum and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Dr. Gene Liao is currently Director of Electric Transportation Technology Program and Associate Pro- fessor at Wayne State

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

also addresses sustainability and, in particular, the repurposing of existing objects thathas recently gained popular attention in the design community with projects involving shippingcontainers and other existing or found objects as innovative options for living and workenvironments.Specifically, this article delves into the reuse and design of aging trains to develop housing andwork environments in a specific community. This paper examines this topic within theframework of the literature that speaks to repurposing and adaptive re-use in the design field andplaces this project within the continuum of that context, meanwhile exploring the question ofhow to develop a suitable proof of concept that can leverage this into a studio or capstone

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Bill Crockford, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

projects background compared solar panelswith TEGs. The comparison study dealt with efficiency, power generation capability andcapacity, cost, size, potential consumer applications, and system installation complexity togenerate power. The balance of the system included the number of the components that go intothe system. For both devices, two separate laboratory environments were created to measure thepower outputs and efficiencies. Both devices were tested at different locations due to operatingenvironments were not similar. A solar PV module was tested under sun light whereas TEGmodule was tested inside an air conditioner condenser unit on same days. This paper documentstest results of the comparison of two energy generating systems and lists