ME 4390 - Design of Thermal Systems

Application of energy concepts to thermal fluid design problems. Open ended design projects in incompressible and compressible fluid flows, thermodynamics, heat transfer, power generation, alternate energy systems including computer simulations. Experimentation and theoretical analysis verification with data analysis and report preparation.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ME 3350 or (CHEG 2810 and IME 2610); (ME 4310 or CHEG 3120). Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering majors only.

Notes: This course meets for 2 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week.

Credits: 3 hours