ME5312
ME 5312 - Solar Thermal Technologies (4 Cr.)
Mechanical Engineering (11135)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
ME 5312 - Solar Thermal Technologies (4 Cr.)
Course description
Solar radiation fundamentals. Measurement/processing needed to predict solar irradiance dependence on time, location, and orientation. Characteristics of components in solar thermal systems: collectors, heat exchangers, thermal storage. System performance, low-temperature applications. Concentrating solar energy, including solar thermo-chemical processes, to produce hydrogen/solar power systems and photovoltaics. Solar design project.
prereq: [3333, CSE upper Div] or grad student
prereq: [3333, CSE upper Div] or grad student
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Typically offered term(s)
Spring Odd Year