MEEN 5000 - Energy: The Fundamentals

3 hours

Concept of energy and energy conversion; fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas; thermal power plants; energy distribution; direct energy conversion; nuclear energy; renewable energy: hydroelectric power, solar energy and photovoltaics, wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, biomass fuel, hydrogen energy and fuel cell; energy storage and battery; and future technologies.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Same as EMGT 5130.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $73.70 (Instructional Fee), $60 (Differential Tuition)