Syllabus

(subject to change)

I. Introduction and Review of the Basic Equations

• Course Policy and Concepts
• Reynold’s Transport Theorem

II. Equipment Modeling: Heat Exchangers and Pipe Networks

• Epsilon-NTU and LMTD
• Physical Design Specifications

III. Equipment Modeling: Pumps

• Types
• Performance Evaluation

IV. Advanced Energy Systems

• Fuel Cells
• Co-generation
• Guest Lectures

V. Economics

• Present/Future Worth
• Interest
• Investments
• Inflation/Taxes

VI. Thermoeconomics

• Analysis
• Optimization
• Application to Systems

VII. Other Considerations

• Environmental Issues and Life Cycle Assessment
• Ethics, Risk Assessment, and Regulations

Grading:

Group Project/Group Evaluation - 45 %
Hour Exam 2 - 15 %
Hour Exam 1 - 15 %
Wiki Entry - 15 %
Homework - 10 %

Homework:

Late homework will not be accepted. Homework is due at the beginning of class. A continuing homework assignment is to keep a logbook of your work (on the design projects). Each logbook entry should briefly note the date, time(s), group members present, and tasks addressed. This logbook will be collected periodically.