Course Description
Applications of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to thermal systems with an emphasis on system design and optimization. Design of heat exchangers. Analysis of engineering economics, including time value of money, present and future worth, payback period, internal rates of return, and cost benefit analysis. Review of component model for pipes, pumps, fans, compressors, turbines, evaporators, condensers and refrigerators. Simulation methods for finding the operating point for thermal systems. Design of thermal systems through methods of optimization.
Spring 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 8, 2024
Classes End:
April 23, 2024
Location:
02213 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 310 Requisite: Mechanical Engineering-BS (14MEBS) only
