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Mar 22, 2023
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ME 485 - Energy Systems Design Project3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course involves the application of energy principles to an engineering design problem. A project with practical application is chosen, with an emphasis on resource conservation. (prereq: ME 318 or ME 354 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize a design methodology, including creative synthesis of solutions; evaluation of solutions based on criteria and constraints; sensitivity analysis; choice of “best” design
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Work with deadlines
- Communicate ideas
- Defend his/her decisions
Prerequisites by Topic
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
- Heat Transfer
Course Topics
- Outline of design process; project assignments (1 class)
- Problem statement (1 class)
- Literature search techniques (1 class)
- Brainstorming/list of solutions (1 class)
- Criteria and constraints/criterion function (2 classes)
- Sensitivity analysis (1 class)
- Oral presentation guidelines (1 class)
- Report writing guidelines (1 class)
- Oral presentations (3 classes)
- Team meetings with instructor (4 classes)
- Team project work (3 classes)
Coordinator Michael Swedish
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