SUS 7900B Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems
Examines energy resources, contemporary energy conversion systems, and factors affecting the rate of global energy consumption. Compares conventional and renewable energy conversion systems with respect to limitations and efficiencies of each, and their comparative impacts on the environment. Covers applications including steam, gas, wind, hydro turbine systems, internal combustion engines, fuel cells, solar energy converters, and tidal and wave energy converters.
Prerequisite
ENGR 23000 Thermodynamics (or equivalent);
ME 35600 Fluid Mechanics (or equivalent).
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.