Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: 'C' or better in ME EN 3650 AND Major Status in Mechanical Engineering AND ME EN 2-5XXX Eligible (See Admission Requirements) AND NOT ME Advising Hold
Course Attribute:
Sustainability
Description
Engineering of energy collection and production systems that satisfy long-term energy needs while minimizing damage to the earth's ecosystem. Conversion of chemical and nuclear fuels to produce work or electrical energy. Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, co-generation and direct energy conversion. Conservation, seasonal underground energy storage, and hydrogen production technologies.