EN 530.389 - Appropriate Technology

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University

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Description:

In an era of concern over reliance on fossil fuels to power society and the economy, the course is intended to give students physical intuition for how much energy is needed to perform tasks of daily life, while emphasizing fundamental engineering concepts. Students will use analytical and design skills to evaluate sustainable technologies such as sterling engines, ram pumps, wind mills, solar heaters, and various machines powered by humans and/or biofuels. Students will design and build “low tech” machines, for which they will also design and conduct experiments to measure the machine’s energy consumption, performance and efficiency. Life cycle costs and environmental and societal impact will also be evaluated and compared with competing “high tech” alternatives. Students should have a working knowledge of solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluids, materials selection, statistical analysis, chemistry, matlab, and engineering economics. Practical skills, such as construction, welding, ma

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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