Dr. Reg Pecen 2009

Interdisciplinary Research on Renewable Energy 1

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project #7 Design And Implementation Of An Educational

Axial Flux Wind Turbine/Generator: Francis Praska, Ashraf Alqassab, R. Pecen

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University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project #8 E PAC 500 W Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Power System and LabView™ Based Data Acquisition & Interface System to monitor V, I, P, H, & Overall

Efficiency

Sponsored by Alliant Energy, UNI Graduate School, CNS Dean’s Office

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project #9 A Novel Automatic Utility Data Collection and Management System using IEEE 802.15.4-compliant Wireless Mesh Networks Dr. Zhu & Dr. Pecen

Figure 1. AMR system using digital cellular networks []

Goal:To create an alternative fueled vehicle that

will be comparable or less expensive to drive than my internal combustion engine

(ICE) powered vehicle that I currently drive. The vehicle must be reliable, handle my average daily commute, and be a cleaner

source of transportation than an ICE powered vehicle.

Parts to Remove:•Engine

•Transmission•Gas Tank

•Rear Suspension•Interior (Temporary)

Parts to Modify:•Notch Rear Frame

•New Rear Suspension Mount Points•Driveshaft Tunnel

•Wiring Harness•Brake System•Power Steering

•Interior

Parts to Add:•Electric Motor

•Motor Controller•Battery Pack Tray

•Circuit Breaker•Semiconductor Fuses•Welding Cable

•Transpack (12 Batteries) •Transmission

•Transmission to Motor Adapter Plate•Brake Vacuum Pump•On-Board Charger

•Independent Rear Suspension•Wheel Adapters

•Instrumentation / Data Acquisition

Motor Controller: $2,065

Café Electric Zilla 1K

Instrumentation / Data Acquisition

Brake Vacuum Pump: $290

SSBC Brake Vacuum Pump Kit

On-Board Charger

Plug-In Vehicle Expenses:•Conversion Cost: $7,000 to $10,000

•Electricity (Fuel) : • $0.02 to $0.05 Per Mile

•Battery Costs:• Lasts 4000 charge/discharge cycles: 20 miles / charge approx. 80,000 miles

• $3,000 / 80,000 miles ~ $0.04 / Mile•Total Cost to Drive Per Mile:

• $0.05 + $0.04 = $0.09 Per Mile•Savings Per Mile with Alternative Vehicle

• Save $0.16 per Mile

•Vehicle Costs Payback Period in Miles$10,000 / $0.16 = 62,500

Car Chassis: $850

1991 Dodge Stealth R/T

Adapter Plate

Carbon Footprint: CO2 Emissions•1 Gallon of Gas = 20 lbs of CO2 emission

•1 kWh of Electricity = 1.341 lbs of CO2 emission •10,000 Miles Annual Work Commute

My 1994 GMC Yukon:11 MPG

10,000 / 11 = ~900 Gallons Annually900 * 20 = ~18,000 lbs Annual CO2 Emission

1991 Dodge Stealth16 MPG

10,000 / 16 = ~625 Gallons Annually625 * 20 = ~12,500 lbs Annual CO2 Emission

1991 Dodge Stealth Plug-In Electric30HP = ~60 Miles per Hour

30HP = 22.38 kW22.38 kWh = ~60 Miles

(10,000 / 60) * 22.38 = 3,730 kWh Per Year3,730 * 1.341 = ~5,000 lbs Annual CO2 Emission

I will decrease my annual carbon (CO2) emission during my daily work commute by 66% by using the plug-in electric.

Positives for Converting•Decreased carbon footprint

•Zero vehicle emissions•Emissions are controlled at the power

plant instead of each vehicle•Low noise•Cheaper per mile to drive

•Fuel savings can offset/pay for initial investment

Negatives for Converting:•High initial investment costs

•Decreased drive range•Currently takes 5 - 8 hours per charge

•Battery replacement should be considered in fuel costs•Work required to convert a vehicle

Cost Comparison Per Mile:

Plug-In Electric•Total Cost to Drive Per

Mile:Electricity:

$0.05+ Battery:

$0.04

Total Per Mile : $0.09

1994 GMC Yukon:

•Total Cost to Drive Per

Mile:Price Per

Gallon: $3.15

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Gallon: 11Total

Per Mile: $0.28

Savings Per Mile with Plug-In Vehicle$0.28 - $0.09 = $0.19 Per Mile

Initial Investment Payback Period$10,000 / $0.19 = 52,631 Miles

Independent Rear Suspension: $150

From 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7Transmission: $50

1986 Chevrolet S10

Electric Motor: $1,755

Warfield Electric Co. Warp 9 motor

Transpack (12 Batteries): $3,000

Optima Yellow Top AGM D31T

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Under vehicle hood before engine removal. Under vehicle hood after engine removal.

Engine and transmission after removal.

Under vehicle hood before engine removal. Under vehicle hood before engine removal.

Rear frame before notching.

Rear frame after notching. Rear frame during notching process.

Project # 10 Design & Conversion for an Electric Plug-In Vehicle

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering

Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet

Dr. R. Pecen

Project # 11 UNI e-Bike Promoting basics mathematics and science by applied renewable

energy projects and energy efficiency concepts.

• UNI e-Bike during 2008 Young Scientists’ Camp. Students and teacher comments in the camp were excellent in terms of learning basics mathematics and science on electricity and energy efficiency concepts.

• UNI Young Scientists’ Camp students run e-Bike to learn about basic Mathematics and Science for electricity generation, infrared sensors use for bike speed, and energy efficiency concepts

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project #12 Plug-In Electric Motor Cycle Project (on-going project) Spring

2009

1974 Suzuki RL250 Exacta is converted to a plug-in Electric!

Goodbye 2-stroke motor 16x Thunder Sky 3.2V 40Ah Lithium Iron

Phosphate (LiFePo4) with charger

Dr. Reg Pecen 2009

Interdisciplinary Research on Renewable Energy 2

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering

Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet

Dr. R. Pecen

Project #13 MSETI-AREA Reengineering Math & Science Education by Renewable Energy

• Workshops for teachers

• Curriculum Application during spring 2009

• Basics mathematics and science on electricity and energy efficiency concepts.

• Run e-Bike to learn about basic Mathematics and Science for electricity generation, infrared sensors use for bike speed, and energy efficiency concepts

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project # 13 Using Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for area teachers training as part of MSETI-AREA

Hampden Model H-FCTT-1 Fuel-Cell Technology Trainer

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

• MSETI – AREA: Math-Science-Engineering Technology in Iowa on Applied Renewable Energy Areas

• From IMSEP

MSETI - AREA is to provide area Math/Science/Tech teachers with an applied Mathematics and Science curriculum package based on Photo-Voltaic (PV), wind power, and hydrogen fuel-cell fundamentals. Weekend professional development workshops during Fall 2008

Teachers who have completed the workshop will then be able to implement the conventional and renewable energy concepts in their classroom by checking out the “e-Bike”, PV solar cells, and model wind generators.

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Reengineering Math and Science Education by Renewable Energy Applications

As Baby Boomers to retire, how to make our young generations really enjoy Math &

Science?

University of Northern Iowa Electrical and Information Engineering Technology http://www.uni.edu/indtech/eiet Dr. R. Pecen

Project # Mission Accomplished Matthew Gansen

(EIET May 2006 Graduate): From UNI Wellness Rec Center’s climbing wall to Clipper Wind Power’s 2.5 MW Liberty Wind Turbine/Generator installed in Wyoming.