ME 485 - Energy Systems Design Project

3 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
Problem statement
Literature search techniques
Brainstorming/list of solutions
Criteria and constraints/criterion function
Sensitivity analysis
Oral presentation guidelines
Report writing guidelines
Oral presentations
Team meetings with instructor
Team project work

Coordinator
Dr. Michael Swedish

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ME 485 - Energy Systems Design Project