Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Mon. June 15, 2015 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Room 305, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
A La Carte Breakfast will be served.
Moderated by
Dr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E. and Dr. Faruk Yildiz
Papers Presented
Development of a Course in Energy Management for Engineering and Technology Programs[view paper] Dr. Radian G Belu (University of Alaska Anchorage), Dr. Richard Chiou (Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)), Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas, El Paso), and Prof. Lucian Ionel Cioca ("Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania)
Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices[view paper] Dr. Faruk Yildiz (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Ulan Dakeev (University of Michigan, Flint), Dr. Kenan Baltaci (University of Wisconsin, Stout), and Mr. Keith L. Coogler (Sam Houston State University)
Developing and Deploying Flipped Classroom Resources for Renewable Energy Technicians[view paper] Mr. Jim Pytel (CREATE and Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR)
From Lab to Market – Microfluidic Fuel Cell Stack: An Undergraduate Capstone Project[view paper] Dr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu (Drexel University (Tech.)) and Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E. (Drexel University)
Training Engineers and Technologists via Model Trains[view paper] Dr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E. (Northern Michigan University)
Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Mon. June 15, 2015 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Room 304, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
Soft drinks will be available.
Moderated by
Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri and Dr. Lynn A. Albers
Papers Presented
Concentrated Solar, Dual Axis-Tracking, Multi-junction GaAs Cell Photovoltaic System Design for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion[view paper] Dr. Mustafa G. Guvench (University of Southern Maine), Mr. Philip W Swanson (University of Southern Maine), and Mr. Kevin Michael Wacker (University of Southern Maine)
Education in Energy Engineering Based on Industry Needs[view paper] Dr. Joakim Sigurd Wren (Linkoping University)
Renewable Energy Technician Education: Lessons from the German Energiewende[view paper] Mary Slowinski, M.Ed. (CREATE NSF-ATE Center) and Dr. Kathleen Alfano (College of the Canyons)
Student Design of a Sustainable Microgrid for Rural Kenya[view paper] Prof. Henry Louie (Seattle University), Mr. Steve Szablya (Seattle University), and Dr. Agnieszka Miguel (Seattle University)
The Impact of Educators’ Training in Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Developing Countries[view paper] Dr. Rim Razzouk (Arizona State University), Prof. Anshuman Razdan (Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus), and Dr. Ambika Prasad Adhikari (Arizona State University)
Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Mon. June 15, 2015 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Room 615, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
Soft drinks will be served.
Moderated by
Dr. Madhumi Mitra Ph.D and Lisa Shatz
Papers Presented
Bioenergy Academy for Teachers (BEAT) Promotes Multidisciplinary Content in STEM Education[view paper] Dr. Madhumi Mitra Ph.D (University of Maryland, Eastern Shore), Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri (University of Maryland, Eastern Shore), Mr. Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry (University of Maryland, Eastern Shore), and Ms. Courtney RC Shirvani (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
Providing Deep, Foundational Learning in an Introductory Energy Systems & Sustainability Course [view paper] Dr. Paul J. Weber (Lake Superior State University) and Dr. Joseph P Moening (Lake Superior State University)
The Development of Engineering Project Curricula that Emphasize Design Cycles[view paper] Nicole Zimmerman (Portland State University), Mr. Timothy D. Gulzow (Portland State University), and Dr. Robert B Bass (Portland State University)
Power Engineering Day: A Way to Attract High School Students from Underrepresented Groups to Consider Careers in Electric Power[view paper] Dr. Lisa Shatz (Suffolk University) and Dr. Timothy A Poynton (University of Massachusetts Boston)
The Energy Engineering and Education Outreach Model and the Need to Promote ST(EE)2M[view paper] Dr. Lynn A. Albers (North Carolina State University)
Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Tue. June 16, 2015 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Room 211, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
A La Carte Breakfast will be served.
Moderated by
Dr. Patrick A. Tebbe P.E. and Dr. Farshid Zabihian
Papers Presented
Alternative Approach to Teaching Gas Turbine-based Power Cycles[view paper] Dr. Farshid Zabihian (West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.)
Design and Construction of a Renewable and HVAC Technologies Testbed, “Shack”[view paper] Dr. Patrick A. Tebbe (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Aviv Chetrit (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Mr. Luke Aleckson (Affiliation unknown)
Developing T-Shaped Professional Engineers Through an Advance Energy System Course[view paper] Dr. Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith (Syracuse University), Prof. Jeongmin Ahn (Syracuse University), Dr. Kang Wang (Syracuse University), and Mr. Ryan James Milcarek (Syracuse University)
Introduction of Diagnostic Problem-solving Approach within Undergraduate Design Courses – Application to Building Illumination[view paper] Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri (North Carolina A&T State University)
Feasibility Study of Renewable Energy Sources for Energy Efficiency [view paper] Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri (North Carolina A&T State University)
Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Tue. June 16, 2015 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Room 308, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
Assorted soft drinks will be served.
Moderated by
Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg and Dr. Herbert L. Hess P.E.
Papers Presented
A Hybrid Flipped Classroom Approach to Teaching a Power Electronics Course to Electrical Engineering Students[view paper] Dr. Hayrettin B Karayaka (Western Carolina University) and Dr. Robert D. Adams (Western Carolina University)
Collaboration Between Senior Design Students and Campus Facilities Staff in Creating a Viable Cogeneration Design for the Campus Wood-Fired Boiler[view paper] Chad Dunkel (University of Idaho), Mr. Ryan A Oliver (BP), Dr. Tao Xing P.E. (University of Idaho, Moscow), Dr. Herbert L. Hess (University of Idaho, Moscow), Dr. Steven W. Beyerlein (University of Idaho, Moscow), Dr. Dev S. Shrestha (University of Idaho, Moscow), and Mr. Russell Scott Smith (University of Idaho Energy Plant)
Design and Hardware Implementation of Laboratory-scale Hybrid DC Power System for Educational Purposes[view paper] Mr. Mustafa Farhadi (Florida International University) and Dr. Osama A. Mohammed (Florida International University)
Revitalizing an Electromechanical Energy Conversion Course[view paper] Thomas E McDermott P.E. (University of Pittsburgh) and Dr. Renee M Clark (University of Pittsburgh)
Solar Panel Efficacy vs. Altitude in an Urban City Environment[view paper] Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter), Prof. Peter J. Schubert (Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis), Mr. Steven Anthony Zusack (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis), Emily Carol Rosales (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), and Mr. Austin C. Stanforth MS (IUPUI)
Technical
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division
Wed. June 17, 2015 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Room 211, Washington State Convention Center
Session Description
A La Carte Breakfast will be served
Moderated by
Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri and Dr. James V. Masi
Papers Presented
Analysis And Simulation of Hybrid Electric Energy Storage (HEES) Systems for High Power Applications[view paper] Dr. Hassan Moghbelli (Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran) and Mr. Shahab Sabzi (Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran)
Design and Development of a New Small-Scale Wind Turbine Blade [view paper] Dr. Ulan Dakeev (University of Michigan, Flint), Dr. Quamrul H. Mazumder (University of Michigan, Flint), Dr. Faruk Yildiz (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Kenan Baltaci (University of Wisconsin, Stout)
Design and Implementation of a Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation System [view paper] Dr. Esther T. Ososanya (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Sasan Haghani (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Wagdy H Mahmoud (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Samuel Lakeou (University of the District of Columbia), and Mr. Samuel Daouda Diarra (University of the District of Columbia)
Development of a Laboratory Set-up Interfacing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and HVAC Applications [view paper] Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri (North Carolina A&T State University)
Hydrogen Generation for Future Energy Applications[view paper] Dr. James V. Masi (University of Southern Maine), Prof. Daniel M Martinez (University of Southern Maine), Mr. James A Wilson (United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps), and Mr. Benjamin Richard Male (United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps)