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Martin, Paul; Premadasa, Kirthi – College Mathematics Journal, 2012
The project models the conductive heat loss through the ceiling of a home. Students are led through a sequence of tasks from measuring the area and insulation status of a home to developing several functions leading to a net savings function where the depth of insulation is the input. At this point students use calculus or a graphing utility to…
Descriptors: Models, Heat, Climate Control, Calculus
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Condoret, Jean-Stephane – Chemical Engineering Education, 2012
The problem of maintaining hygrothermal comfort in a house is addressed using the chemical engineer's toolbox. A simple dynamic modelling proved to give a good description of the humidification of the house in winter, using a domestic humidifier. Parameters of the model were identified from a simple experiment. Surprising results, especially…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Models, Water, Measurement Equipment
Retnowati, Endah, Ed.; Suprapto, Ed.; Jerusalem, Mohammad Adam, Ed.; Sugiyarto, Kristian, Ed.; Wagiran, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018
This proceedings volume of InCoTEPD 2018 covers many ideas for handling a wide variety of challenging issues in the field of education. The outstanding ideas dealing with these issues result in innovation of the system. There are many innovation strategies resulting from recent research that are discussed in this book. These strategies will become…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Vocational Education