scholarly journals Three Thermal Systems Design Build Test Projects

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregg Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Systems Design ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Design Build

Integrated Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Student (Distance Learning) Education in Thermal Systems Design

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Garimella
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
K 12

Abstract This paper describes an educational program in practical thermal systems design that encompasses design project-oriented teaching of undergraduate, graduate and off-campus professional students, industry-university collaboration, and community outreach. The program uses an integrated approach that treats thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer as parts of one interconnected area, in which solutions to real-life design problems can be obtained only when all these aspects are considered simultaneously. Cooperation between students at various stages of their educational and professional careers is fostered to maximize the synergy that results from combining insights gained in industry and those developed in structured classroom instruction. The program consists of a comprehensive portfolio of Thermal Systems Design Instruction Initiatives. An interactive design laboratory format is used for cooperative execution of open-ended mini-projects spanning two-to-three weeks, and a semester-long project. The use of virtual project groups through the web removes geographical barriers. Computer programs for the solution of projects are placed on-line to create a design library for use by students in future semesters as case studies. An Energy-Efficient Environmentally-Safe Design Studio is planned where projects on environmental responsibility, and energy efficiency can be conducted for the local community. Annual design studio conferences will be held to foster K-12 and community involvement, and to demonstrate sustainable technologies. Collaboration with local thermal systems related organizations such as the Iowa Energy Center is also being pursued, which will provide inherent mechanisms for technology transfer from course-related projects to industry and the community.

Comparison of Polysun Simulation with Direct Measurements of Solar Thermal System in Rapotice

2014 ◽  
Vol 1041 ◽  
pp. 158-161
Author(s):  
Petr Jelínek ◽  
Jiří Sedlák ◽  
Barbora Lišková
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Thermal System ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Passive House ◽  
Direct Measurements ◽  
Solar Thermal System

Design of small solar thermal systems used in family houses is currently commonly based only on experience of designers who rely on a few basic rules. But these sophisticated systems’ design should be tailor-made according to the needs and habits of the users, because their behavior has great impact on the systems’ efficiency. This is why we should use computer simulations – to design the most appropriate option that would fulfill the needs of the users. In this paper we compare computer simulation (using Polysun - Designer software) of a small solar thermal system installed on a passive house in Rapotice with in-situ measurements. From this comparison we make conclusions applicable for design of similar systems.

Teaching Capstone Thermal Systems Design Using ANSYS ICEPAK Based Projects

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin R. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Thermal Design ◽  
Heat Sinks ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
Senior Design ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
Learn By Doing

Abstract This paper describes the use of ANSYS ICEPAK software in teaching a senior level capstone thermal systems design course in a Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The use of ANSYS ICEPAK software tools in the thermal design course allows our undergraduates the preparation they need to become competitive and productive in today’s private industry sector. The paradigm of learn-by-doing adopted by the college is used in the thermal design course by exposing students to the use of ANSYS ICEPAK software in order to complete a design project in the thermal design course. The senior level capstone thermal design course is a three-unit semester course. Students are broken into teams and are tasked to solve a variety of thermal-fluid, heat transfer related design problem scenarios. The student teams are tasked to design an electronic systems thermal management system using PCBS, fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, etc. in order to meet a set of pre-defined requirements. In this manner, the use of the ICEPAK projects serves to build the soft skills (report writing and technical presentation) of the students. This paper will include examples of ANSYS ICEPAK based thermal design projects and methods of assessment and illustrations of how the thermal design course addresses the Mechanical Engineering program’s ABET objectives and outcomes related to senior design capstone design courses.

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