MECE 4324 Thermal Systems Design and Optimization

This course combines the fundamental theories of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to model various thermal-fluid and energy systems, with a particular focus on design optimization. Topics covered by the course are: component selection under system performance requirements; computational modeling; system simulation; optimization techniques; and investment economics and statistical combinations of operating conditions.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Credit/registration in MECE 3360.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Offered

Fall/Spring/Summer