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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

ME 42700 - Sustainable Energy Sources and Systems

An introduction to energy sources and energy systems with an emphasis on sustainability. Students will apply material from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to analyze and design energy systems that utilize non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear fission & fusion, and hydrogen, as well as renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biofuels, geothermal, and oceans. Economic, environmental, social, and political issues related to energy are also considered.

Preparation for Course
P: ME 30100 and 32100.

Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
Typically offered fall and spring.