Cogeneration is an area of growing importance to the economic viability of many industries. This project integrates real-time data and analysis from a 25 MW cogeneration system into the Chemical and Mechanical Engineering curricula. This project enhances the understanding of cogeneration systems and power-related issues in undergraduate students. Additionally, it provides educational tools for the rapid analysis of such systems. Vertical integration of system operations throughout the curriculum provides exploration of global issues for senior undergraduate students. Tools are open source and utilize standard platforms for ease in future adoption by other institutions. The involved departments emphasize activities to effectively involve underrepresented student groups. Assessment activities include a team of experts in industrial cogeneration reviewing the developed materials. This project serves as a model for outlining methods to integrate real-time data into curricula at various levels of complexity.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0535560
Program Officer
Sheryl A. Sorby
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2006-01-15
Budget End
2008-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$124,934
Indirect Cost
Name
Louisiana State University & Agricultural and Mechanical College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Baton Rouge
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
70803