Thermal Systems

Catalog description

This course focuses on the analysis and design of energy-conversion systems. It introduces students to power generation systems. Topics covered include gas and vapor power systems and their components; refrigeration and heat pump systems; combustion; boiling heat transfer characteristics; design of heat exchangers and cooling systems. Students gain an understanding of the fundamentals of such systems and the issues related to their operation from economic, environmental, ethical and safety points of view. NOTE: Students following the 2018-2019 or earlier bulletin must take the 4-credit version of this course titled Thermal Energy Systems.