MEEN 4325 - Energy Conversion

Institution:

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Subject:

Mechanical Engineering

Description:

Natural resources: fuels, solar, wind, geothermal, wave, and ocean thermal; thermodynamics of power cycles and processes: Rankine, Brayton, gas turbine, IC engines, fuel cell; nuclear power; direct energy conversion: photovoltaic, thermoelectric, thermionic, magnetohydrodynamics; non-reactive processes: wind, wave/tidal, ocean thermal energy, solar thermal; concept of life cycle assessments of carbon foot print. Student teamwork of a class term paper is expected. Prerequisite: ENGR 2316 Prerequisite: ENGR 2316

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tamucc.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 825-5700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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