Rodriguez Consortium for Integrating Energy Systems in Engineering and Science Education (CIESESE) presentation

1. CIESESE Meeting
Héctor M. Rodríguez, Ph.D., P.E.
Dean
December 12, 2016

2. Overview - Universidad del Turabo
Overview - School of Engineering

3. Universidad del Turabo
§ Private University
§ Founded in 1972
§ Enrollment: 14,526 (August 2016)
§ Main Campus in Gurabo
§ 5 University Centers
§ http://ut.suagm.edu/

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Universidad del Turabo - Schools
§ Engineering
§ Health Sciences
§ Communications and Social Sciences
§ Natural Sciences and Technology
§ General Education
§ Education
§ Technical Studies
§ International Design and Architecture
§ Business
§ Professional Studies (AHORA)
§ Continued Education
Over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs

5. School of Engineering (SOE)
§ Official Name: Ing. José Domingo Pérez School of Engineering
§ Founded: 1990 (Sandia National Labs)
§ Full-Time Faculty: 28 (22 doctorate)
§ Enrollment: 1,618 (August 2016)

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Undergraduate Programs
Associate Degrees
§ Quality Control Engineering Technology
§ Computer and Network Engineering Technology
§ Electronic Engineering Technology
§ Mechanical Engineering Technology
§ Electrical and Renewable Energy Technology
Bachelor in Science
§ Electrical Engineering*
§ Mechanical Engineering*
§ Industrial and Management Engineering*
§ Computer Engineering*
§ Civil Engineering
*ABET Accredited

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Graduate Programs
§ M.S./M.E. Mechanical Engineering
− Aerospace
− Alternative Energy
§ M.S. Telecommunications and Network
Security
− Graduate Network Security Certificate
§ M.S. Computer Engineering … New!
§ M.S. Electrical Engineering … New!

8. Student Projects

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Puerto Rico Energy Center (http://prec.pr/)
Advance the development and use of alternative energy services
and products
− R& D Activities
− Education and demonstration projects
− Consulting
Technology Accelerator (http://startup.pr/)
Provide services to startups assisting them on transforming their
ideas into the market ready products

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Sample Energy Projects

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Dr. Gerardo Carbajal
§ Single PEM Fuel Cell Improvement
§ VAWT Blade Design Applying Avian
Morphology
Feather-like
extensions

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Dr. Gerardo Carbajal
§ TEGs for Air Conditioning System
§ Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe
for Human Cooling Applications

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Dr. Eduardo Castillo
§ Thermoelectric Applications
§ Thermoelectric Generator
Dr. Edward Romero
§ Energy Generation from Body Motion
§ Ocean Energy

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Dr. Roberto Callarotti &
Dr. Yahya Masalmah
§ Parallel computation of the proper
eigenvalue method
Dr. Roberto Callarotti
§ Smart grid applications of variable
wind energy through sea water
desalination and water storage system

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Dr. José Santiváñez
§ Improving Resilience on Electric
Power Infrastructure
Dr. Luz E. Torres
§ Estimating Evapotranspiration Using
Pyranometer Sensor and Satellite
GOES

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Prof. Diego Aponte
§ Thermal Effects on Li-ion Batteries
Exposed to Different Temperatures
Dr. Bernardo Restrepo
§ Control of Hybrid Fuel Cells/Gas
Turbines Systems
§ Development and Testing of Unmanned
Aerial Systems Powered by Fuel Cells

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Dr. Amaury Malavé
§ Energy efficiency and thermal
envelope
Dr. Héctor M. Rodríguez
§ Offshore Wind Energy in Puerto Rico

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Thank You
Héctor M. Rodríguez, PhD, PE
UT SOE Dean
hrodriguez183@suagm.edu
Martha Centeno, PhD
centenom1@suagm.edu
Amaury Malavé, PhD, PE
PREC Executive Director
ajmalave@suagm.edu
www.suagm.edu/ut

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Faculty

20. Mechanical Engineering
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Gerardo Carbajal, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
CFD, Heat Pipe design and simulation, Microchannels,
Two-phase flow &heat transfer
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2006
M.S. UPR Mayagüez, 2003
M.E. Dipl. Mechanical Engineering, UNT-Peru, 1996
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UNT-Peru, 1995
Eduardo Castillo, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Thermoelectric Applications and Modeling
Energy Conversion
Heat Transfer, Combustion Engines, Fluid Dynamics
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2012
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 1998
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Norte, Colombia, 1993

21. Mechanical Engineering
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Albert Espinoza, M.S.
Areas of Interest
Embedded Mechatronic Systems
Dynamic System Modeling and Control
Robotics and Biomechanical Systems
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas - Austin (In Progress)
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas - Austin, 2009
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas - Austin, 2006
Amaury Malevé, Ph.D., P.E.
Areas of Interest
Biofuels
Energy Management
Energy Modeling
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2003

22. Mechanical Engineering
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Juan C. Morales, Ph.D., P.E. – Dept. Head
Areas of Interest
Diffusion of Teaching and Learning Innovations in the Classroom
Structural Dynamics
Finite Element Modeling
Education
Ph.D. Structural Engineering, UPR-RUM, 2006
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1987
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Boston University, 1984
Sandra Pedraza, M.S.
Areas of Interest
Metal Matrix Composites and Metals
Rapid and Directional solidification
Materials Characterization, FailureAnalysis
Corrosion – electrochemical evaluation, hot corrosion
Education
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, 2008
M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2004
B.S. Metallurgical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2001

23. Mechanical Engineering
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Bernardo Restrepo, Ph.D., P.E.
Areas of Interest
Aerospace Propulsion
Flight Mechanics
Modeling and Simulation, System Identification
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 2011
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2001
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 1996
Héctor M. Rodríguez, Ph.D., P.E. – SOE Dean
Areas of Interest
Wind Energy
Structural Dynamics
Rotor Dynamics
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1996
B.S. Civil Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 1993

24. Mechanical Engineering
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Edwar Romero, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Energy Harvesting, Smart Materials
Satellite Propulsion
Robotics
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, MichiganTech, 2010
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2003
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Norte, Colombia, 1999

25. Electrical Engineering
25
José M. Almodóvar, Ph.D., P.E.
Areas of Interest
Wireless Communications and Networks, Mobile Computer Networks
and Systems
Education
Ph.D. Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2014
M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2011
M.S.E. Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008
B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, 2006
Roberto Cesar Callarotti, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Energy
Mathematical Modeling
Electromagnetic Theory
Education
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, MIT 1967
M.S. Electrical Engineering, MIT 1962
B.S. Electrical Engineering, UT (Austin), 1960

26. Electrical Engineering
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José L. Colón, D.Eng. – Dept. Head
Areas of Interest
Power Electronics
Renewable Energy
Education
D. Eng. Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969
M. E. Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1964
B.S. Electrical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 1963
Miguel A. Goenaga, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Algorithms Applied for Remote Sensing and Image Processing
Hyperspectral Unmixing, Data Segmentation, Clustering and Linear
optimization
Renewable Energy
Education
Ph.D. Computing and Information Sc. and Eng., UPR Mayagüez, 2014
M.S. Electrical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2006
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Universidad del Norte Colombia, 1992

27. Electrical Engineering
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Mark Lau, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Control of Flexible Structures: Modeling and Simulation
Optimal Control
Education
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2000
M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1997
Dipl. Industrial Engineering Universidad de Piura, Peru, 1991
B.S. Engineering Sciences, Universidad de Piura, Peru, 1988
Diego A. Aponte, M.S.
Areas of Interest
Power Electronics
Microgrids
Analog Electronic Applications
Education
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University (In Progress)
M.S. Electrical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2009
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2005

28. Computer Engineering
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Alcides Alvear, M.S.
Areas of Interest
Software Engineering
Virtual Reality
Environmental monitoring software
Education
Ph.D. Candidate, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (In Progress)
M.S. Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2003
Jeffrey L. Duffany, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
CyberSecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Massively Parallel Supercomputing
Education
Ph.D. Computer and Information Engineering, Stevens Institute, 1996
M.S. Electrical Engineering, Columbia University, 1979
B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 1977

29. Computer Engineering
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Yahya M. Masalmah, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Remote Sensing
Image Processing
Machine Learning
High Performance Computing
Education
Ph.D. Computing and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), UPR Mayagüez, 2007
M.S. Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2002
Wilma Pabón, M.S., E.I.T.
Areas of Interest
Remote Sensing
Image Processing
Software Engineering
Education
M.S. Electrical Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2008
M.S. Telecommunications and Networks Systems Management, Universidad del Turabo, 2005
B.S. Electrical Engineering (Minor in Computer Engineering), Universidad del Turabo, 2003

30. Computer Engineering
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Rafael M. Rivera, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Economies,
Ontological Engineering Design, Information Systems Management
Telecommunications and IT Governance
Education
Ph.D. Global Economics & Information Systems, CEU University,
Madrid, Spain, 2010
MBA Industrial Management, Inter-American University, 1993
Idálides Vergara, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Ubiquitous Sensing
Mobile devices
Green Networking, Smart grid
Education
Ph.D. University of South Florida, 2014
M.S. Computer Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2005
B.S. Computer Systems Engineering, UIS, Colombia, 2000

31. Industrial & Management Engg
31
Martha A. Centeno, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Systems Modeling and Analysis
Engineering Education
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 1990
M.S. Telecommunications and Networking, Florida International University, Miami, FL. 2011
M.S. Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. 1985
B.S. Chemical Engineering, ITESO University, Guadalajara, Mexico. 1981
Jannette Pérez, M.S., P.E.
Areas of Interest
Business Metrics
Operational Excellence
Quality Control, Human Error Analysis
Education
Ph.D. Systems Engineering, Colorado State (In Progress)
M.S. Industrial Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2004
B.S. Industrial Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2001

32. Industrial & Management Engg
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Óscar A. Sáenz, Ph.D. – Dept. Head
Areas of Interest
Engineering Project Management
Enterprise Systems Engineering
Supply Chain Management, Engineering Education
Education
Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering, FIU, 2005
MBA, INCAE. Costa Rica, 1987
B.S. Industrial Engineering, UCA, Nicaragua, 1986.
José A. Santiváñez, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Logistics and Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Management
Critical Transportation Infrastructure Resiliency
Hazardous Materials Transportation, Locational theory
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 2006
M.S. Operations Research, Northeastern University, 2002
B.S. Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 1994

33. Civil Engineering
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Rolando García, Ph.D., P.E. – SOE Associate Dean
Areas of Interest
Engineering Education
Wind Engineering
R/C Structures, Structural FEM
Education
Ph.D. Civil Engineering (structures), UPR Mayagüez, 2007
M.E. Civil Engineering (structures), UPR Mayagüez, 2007
B.S. Civil Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2002
Nelson R. Gómez, Ph.D., E.I.T. – Dept. Head
Areas of Interest
Traffic Studies
Public Perception of Infrastructure
Trip Chaining, Roundabouts and other unsignalized intersections
Education
Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Transportation), UPR Mayagüez, 2012
M.E. Civil Engineering (Transportation), UPR Mayagüez, 2006
B.S. Civil Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2003

34. Civil Engineering
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Luz E. Torres, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Flood Control
ArcGIS, Sediments Transport
Education
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2014
M.S. Civil Engineering, UPR Mayagüez, 2004
B.S. Civil Engineering, UIS, Bucaramanga, 2001

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Appendix
Sample Energy Projects

36. Single PEM Fuel Cell Innovation
ü Fabricate novel membranes with low concentration
of platinum
ü Use of passive device to removed the heat generated
by the system
ü Improve the overall performance of the system

37. VAWT Blade Design Applying Avian Morphology
üResearch on the effect of inclusion of "feathers" in wind turbines blades
üImprove the power generated by the wind turbines
Feather-like
extensions
Improve aerodynamics of wind turbines blades

38. TEGs for Air Conditioning System
ü Increase the COP of a typical air conditioning system
ü Generate electrical power from waste heat

39. Numerical Simulation of Heat Pipe for Human
Cooling Applications
ü Heat pipe application for human applications
ü Human body comfort under extreme weather conditions
MetabolismQin ⇐!

40. ü Optimal location for wind project
ü Definition of design conditions
ü Structural design
Offshore Wind Energy in Puerto Rico
Feasibility of wind power (at sea) in Puerto Rico

41. Thermoelectric Applications
Explore new applications for thermoelectric
Thermo-comfort Cushion & Back
To cold down or heat the back and
cushion of leader seats by
attaching a system like is shown at
their factory made seat.
On Site Can Cooler
To actually cold down a can of your
favorite drink in a portable and
small device; and in warm
conditions like at the beach.

42. ü Generate electricity from renewable sources, solar and river’s water
ü Designing for maximum absorption of solar energy
ü Minimize the energy losses
Design of a Solar Thermoelectric Generator
Feasibility of new energy source
Copper plate without solar absorber
1. Solar Radiation: measuredin real time
2. Solar Collector (SC): copper plate with ellipse
shape
3. Thermal Insulation: materials at the back of SC:
fiber glass & aluminum foil to minimize
convection and radiationlosses, respectively
4. Thermoelectric Module: TG12-4, Marlow Inc™.
TEG output is connected to potentiometer to
maximize the generatedpower
5. Cooling System: composed by an aluminum
plate and a chiller to achieve a temperature
around 20o
C
LabView code to measure in real time

43. ü Passive inertial generator as in self-winding wristwatches
ü Portable electronics or implantable biomedical devices
ü Standard photolithographyfabrication
Energy Generation from Body Motion
Portable electrical generators
SubstrateBearing
Eccentric
Mass Multi-Stacked
Gear-Shaped
Planar Coil
Permanent
Magnet Multi-
Pole Rotor
0.5 1 1.5 2
10
0
10
2
Speed (m/s)
AvailablePowerDensity
(mW/cm3
)
Ankle
Knee
Hip
Chest
Wrist
Elbow
Shoulder
Head Side

44. ü Energy generation byship motion
ü Isolated generator reduces maintenace costs
ü Can be deployed in large arrays with minimal enviromentaland visibilityissues
Ocean Energy
Sea waves for large scale generation

45. ü Reduce the calculation time for systems characterized with linear differential
equations: heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetic theory, circuit theory
ü Designing of intelligent measuring systems
Parallel computation of the proper eigenvalue method
Optimized mathematical modeling
1. Trivial inverse Laplace transforms
2. General solution of linear engineering problems
3. CALLAROTTI R.C. and PAEZ E.,“Efficient eigenvalue numerical
solution for time dependent systems”, Computational
Methods and Experimental Measurements, G.M.
Carlomagno, D.Poljak and C.A. Brebbia, Editors, WIT Press,
Sothhampton, Boston, (2013) pp 43-54

46. ü Determination of the EROI (energy return on energy invested) energy
balance value for such a system
ü Weibull wind statistics applied for Puerto Rican wind distribution
ü Desalination strategies
Smart grid applications of variable wind energy through
sea water desalination and water storage system
Energy storage trough hydroelectric deposits
PR power system
PR water system
Present power
generation system
Electrical
generation from
intermittent
renewable source
Sea water
desalination plant
Pumping station
Sea water
Pumping station
Up-hill water deposit
Hydroelectric generation
∆Wconv
∆WT
∆Wren∆Whyd
∆Wdes
∆Wp1
∆Wp2
1. CALLAROTTI R.C., “Energy efficiency in the heating of
methane hydrate reservoirs by hot water injection”,
Proceedings of “Heat Transfer 2012, 12th international
conference on simulation and experiments on Heat
Transfer and their applications”,1-10, Split (Croatia), June
27-29, 2012

47. Improving Resilience on Electric Power Infrastructure
Understanding and assessing the effect of disruptions on
electric power infrastructures performance

48. ü Recording of climatological parameters
ü Comparison of weather stations
ü Estimation of evapotranspiration in the west and east of Puerto Rico
ü Study of temperature rise and climate changes in Puerto Rico
Estimating Evapotranspiration Using Pyranometer
Sensor and Satellite GOES
Study of climate changes in Puerto Rico

49. ü Testingunder:
• Extreme low and high temperature conditions
• Thermal shock condition
ü Simulation to evaluated the expected behavior
ü Use rechargeable and non-rechargeable Li-ion
batteries commonlyused in low power applications
Thermal Effects on Li-ion Batteries Exposed to
Different Temperatures
Batteries under different temperature conditions

50. Control of Hybrid Fuel Cells/Gas Turbines Systems
Integration of systems to improve energy efficiency

51. ü Sponsored by the Puerto Rico Energy Affairs Administration
ü Energy consumption analysis and identification of opportunities for savings in
government buildings
Energy audits
Solutions to energy crisis in Puerto Rico