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Installation Of A Solar Refrigerator In South Africa

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Conference

2001 Annual Conference

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Publication Date

June 24, 2001

Start Date

June 24, 2001

End Date

June 27, 2001

ISSN

2153-5965

Page Count

5

Page Numbers

6.596.1 - 6.596.5

DOI

10.18260/1-2--9397

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https://peer.asee.org/9397

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686

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Oral LaFleur

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Matthew Govindsanny

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Joshua Hill

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Daniel Jones

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Abstract

This paper describes a cross-cultural engineering project involving students in high school and college. The primary objective was to inspire under-represented students to study engineering by hands-on experiences with electro-mechanical equipment. Another objective was to give students and faculty from the United States the opportunity to interact with colleagues in South Africa. This was accomplished by installing a solar-powered refrigerator in a remote South African village that did not have access to electric power. Students participated in all aspects of the project. After successful start-up of the refrigerator in a home, faculty at a South African university agreed to maintain the refrigerator and monitor its ongoing performance.

LaFleur, O., & Govindsanny, M., & Hill, J., & Jones, D. (2001, June), Installation Of A Solar Refrigerator In South Africa Paper presented at 2001 Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 10.18260/1-2--9397

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