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.
Fall 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Location:
1229 Koch Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:45am
Course Information
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 310 Requisite: 14AEBS, 14MEBS
