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Jan 15, 2025
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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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