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MANE 2060- Fundamentals of Flight (RPI)
Study Abroad Experience in Puerto Rico: Undergraduate students from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Universidad del Turabo (UT) in Puerto Rico collaborated for two weeks in projects related to designing, building, and flying of a model aircraft as a capstone design experience. In total, 26 freshmen in Aeronautical Engineering from RPI traveled to Puerto Rico between May 21- June 5 of 2010 where they teamed with seven undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering from UT. This represents the largest number of students abroad at RPI since the creation of the international experience. The two week long experience was organized into academic and cultural components, with the academic component consisting of a main design project. The cultural component included organized visits to popular landmarks. In addition, a journal article was submitted for publication at the International Journal of Engineering Education and program appeared at the Inside Rensselaer Magazine (see articles below). Building International Experiences Into An Engineering Curriculum - A Design Project Based Approach. Maldonado, V., Castillo, L., Carbajal, G. and Hajela, P., accepted for publication at European Journal of Engineering Education, (2013). A Soaring Opportunity for Aerospace Freshmen. Inside Rensselaer Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 12, August 27, (2010). Study Abroad in Peru (Purdue) ME 590: Study Abroad in Wind Energy - December 2018. Integrated wind energy fundamentals in a unique experience in Peru with water challenges and food security. Students in the wind energy class (Fall 2018) were able to bring a test-bed of a Cyber-physical system of a microgrid to show how different inlet wind profiles affect the energy production. In addition, this system included a continuous variable transmission (CVT) to expand the operational point of a hydraulic wind turbine, and evaluate its potential for the region. A series of short presentations and demonstration at UNSA and UNSAAC were be part of the visits. Faculty Mentor include: Profs. L. Castillo (Lead) and David Warsinger. Summer Study Abroad in Renewable Energy & Water - Summer 2019. Students from broad range of expertise and majors were able to test and deploy a Cyber-physical system of a hydraulic wind turbine-water desalination to show how different inlet wind profiles affect the energy production. In addition, this system included a continuous variable transmission (CVT) to expand the operational point of the wind turbine, and evaluate its potential for the region. A series of short presentations and demonstrations at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco enabled us to work with Peru students and faculty. We deployed, tested and carried out experiments with a new microgrid that integrated renewable 16 energy & water desalination in the desert. A scaled-down experiments of wind turbines near Machu-Pichu allowed us to understand how complex topography could affect wind energy production in the Andes. The history of Peru—Inca Empire was explored during site visits and how they employ effectively energy-water-agriculture to build one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Faculty Mentors include: Prof. Luciano Castillo (Lead), and Prof. David Warsinger. Senior Design & GEP 200 (Purdue) |
ME 463: Senior Design- Spring 2018
In this course students we were able to carry out in depth design analysis and build-test prototypes. Outcome: In the Malott Design Competition of the 11 sessions of this course two of the top 5 best projects were from my class and the winner team was from my class and First Place Competition for Best Design. ME 463: Senior Design- Spring 2019 In this course students we were able to carry out in depth design analysis and build-test prototypes in renewable energy & health care. Outcome: In the Malott Design Competition of the 11 sessions of this course two of the top 5 best projects were from my class and the winner team was from my class and Second Place. GEP 200 – Research and Design for Global Engineering Grand Challenges: Faculty Mentor. In this course, I participated as faculty mentor of a freshmen team (4 students during Spring of 2019. First Place Poster Competition. First time ever any freshmen group win including graduate students and undergraduates. Project focus on wind energy performance in complex topography of Machu-Pichu. MANE 6530- Turbulence Spring 2000 (RPI) Taught using distance education between Clarkson University, UC Santa Barbara, SUNY Buffalo and RPI. Two conference articles were published and presented in China. A Multi-University Internet-based (H.323) Graduate Course in Turbulence, Part I: Academic Description. Wang, H., George,W.K., Meng, H., Stephens, L., Fellendorf, B., Whitlock, J., Glauser, M.N., Dullea, D., Castillo, L., Hayes, W., Smith, E., Hoshida, S., Koritschan, P., Casterlin R., Shurtleff, D. and Ewing, D., ICEE 2000, Taipei, Taiwan, (2000). A Multi-University Internet-based (H.323) Graduate Course in Turbulence, Part II: Technical Details. Stephens, L., Fellendorf, B., Whitlock, J., Wang, H., Meng, H., George, W.K., Dullea, D., Glauser, M.N., Smith, E., Hayes, W., Castillo, L., Hoshida, S., Koritschan, P., Casterlin, R. and Shurtleff, D., ICEE 2000, Taipei, Taiwan, (2000). MANE 4010 (RPI)/ME 3322 (TTU)- Thermo Fluids II Involved in the development of this course into a studio format which integrates the use of laptops and active learning. 17 At TTU implemented team-building concepts, including design and innovations. Students, design, test and build prototypes on projects related to energy storage, water dissemination, renewable energy, biometrics sensors for medical fields, fitness and, education as it relates to thermodynamic cycles (e.g. Rankin cycle, refrigeration cycle etc.). Built collaborations with College of Education to develop best practices of how to introduce design and innovation early on engineering student careers. We are currently writing a journal article on this topic. |
Research Study Abroad - Experience in Peru Spring 2019
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Prof. Luciano Castillo
Students from broad range of expertise and majors will bring a test-bed of a Cyber-physical system of a hydraulic wind turbine-water desalination to show how different inlet wind profiles affect the energy production. In addition, this system will include a continuous variable transmission (CVT) to expand the operational point of the wind turbine, and evaluate its potential for the region. A series of short presentations and demonstration at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco will be enabled us to work with Peru students & faculty. We will deploy, test and carry out experiments with a new microgrid that integrates renewable energy & water desalination in the desert. A scaled-down study of wind turbines near Machu-Pichu will allow us to understand how complex topography could affect wind energy production in the Andes. Furthermore, we seek to understand how various energy resources in Peru could help build a stronger & resilient energy infrastructure in the interior of the country (e.g., Amazon) and border regions. Faculty Mentors include: Prof. Luciano Castillo (Lead), Prof. David Warsinger, Drs. Walter Gutierrez and Humberto Bocanegra. Team work will allow us to look at new opportunities for innovation in Peru in terms of renewable energy & water desalination as well as communications and micro-economic systems using our microgrid portable systems. The history of Peru—Inca Empire will be explored during site visits and how they employ effectively energy-water-agriculture to build one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Objectives: #1. To develop a deep understanding of renewable energy as well as other potential sources of energy for Peru. #2. To learn to integrate wind energy, solar systems with water nexus, storage, irrigation or other areas (e.g., agriculture), economics and policy #3. Evaluate the history of Incas Empire in terms of engineering and sustainability. #4. Explore energy-water along border regions (e.g., Peru/Ecuador, Peru/Chile and Peru/Bolivia). Contact in Peru: Prof. Percy Rueda (UNSAAC). Prof. Luciano Castillo and Prof. David Warsinger (Lead Faculty)
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Research Study Abroad - Experience in Peru Spring 2018
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Study Abroad Experience in Peru During December 12-19.
Our goal is to visit our partners on the Nexus Center and engage on research activities so that evaluate capabilities for the integration of renewable energy microgrids with water desalination. Future, testing will be performed in collaboration with our partners in Peru. Students in our wind energy class (Fall 2018) will bring a test-bed of a Cyber-physical system of a microgrid to show how different inlet wind profiles affect the energy production. In addition, this system will include a continuous variable transmission (CVT) to expand the operational point of the wind turbine, and evaluate its potential for the region. A series of short presentations and demonstration at UNSA and UNSAAC will be part of the visits. Furthermore, we seek to explore various energy resources: wind, solar, geothermal and water will permit us to deploy optimum energy systems integrating renewable energy with water desalination. Faculty Mentor include: Pros. L. Castillo (Lead) will conduct research plans for the students and short seminars for faculty and students from Peru and Purdue. Team work will allow us to look at new opportunities for innovation in Peru in terms of renewable energy & water desalination as well as communications and micro-economic systems using our microgrid portable systems. The economics and environmental aspects and impact of wind harvesting will be analyzed, and how Peru use effectively energy to build its country over time. As part of the visit, we will also explore how microgrids with water system integration could potentially help grow the local economy by exploring installations of cell towers for wireless communication. Objectives: #1. To develop a deep understanding of renewable energy as well as other potential sources of energy for Peru. #2. To learn to integrate wind energy, solar systems with water nexus, storage, irrigation or other areas (e.g., agriculture), economics and policy #3. Evaluate the history of Incas Empire in terms of engineering, energy and sustainability. Proposed Activities:
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TEACHING ABROAD
MANE 2060- Fundamentals of Flight (RPI)
Study Abroad Experience in Puerto Rico: Undergraduate students from Rens-selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Universidad del Turabo (UT) in Puerto Rico collaborated for two weeks in projects related to designing, building, and flying of a model aircraft as a capstone design experience. MANE 6530- Turbulence Spring 2000 (RPI)
MANE 4010 (RPI)/ME 3322 (TTU)- Thermo Fluids II
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