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M E 406: Alternative Energy Systems

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This course does a qualitative and quantitative survey of various alternate energy methods for power generation. It contains first-order analysis of some of the systems such as alternatives to harness wind power through wind turbines, solar-based systems - active and passive solar, flat-plate solar collectors, photovoltaic systems, biofuels, and energy from organic waste such as biomass, landfills and municipal solid waste, geothermal systems, and hydro-power. A project based on a renewable energy system is part of this course.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for M E 406

Subject Areas

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