Thesis
Hands-on Fluidized Bed Classroom Implementation and Assessment
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006324
Abstract
This study examined the first-time use of a miniaturized fluidized-bed module in a chemical engineering classroom. In accordance with Bloom's Taxonomy, learning activities were developed within the ICAP framework to provide interactive, constructive, and active engagement to promote a deeper understanding of concepts. A hands-on activity facilitated by a desktop-scale industrial processing unit was deployed in a 50-min class to encourage student engagement. A small-scale fluidized-bed activity was used with reinforcing printed materials. Results from performance tests on this module compared to those from the theoretical model suggest that this tool can effectively demonstrate such fundamental concepts as pressure loss in a packed bed; minimum fluidization velocity; constant pressure drop in a fluidized bed; and bed expansion. Pre- and posttest surveys show student learning was significantly improved after the hands-on activity compared to the learning after the lecture alone. The outcomes from the reinforcement materials as well as the pre- and posttests identified student misconceptions related to the fluidized-bed activity. Suggestions for future work to repair these misconceptions are included in this study Dissemination of this hands-on module across different institutions can enhance the learning of concepts through a highly visual tool for a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds.
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- Title
- Hands-on Fluidized Bed Classroom Implementation and Assessment
- Creators
- Zeynep Ezgi Durak
- Contributors
- Bernard J Vanwie (Advisor)David B Thiessen (Committee Member)Di Wu (Committee Member)Olusola Adesope (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 86
- Identifiers
- 99901086723601842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis