Solar Engineering Systems

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Application of heat transfer, thermodynamics and photovoltaics to the design and analysis of solar energy collectors and systems. Theory, economics and practice of solar energy application. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ME 30201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ME 31001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND ME 31601 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Course Learning Outcomes 1. Learn how to apply heat transfer, thermodynamics and photovoltaics to solar energy collectors and storage energy balances. 2. Analyze radiant energy transfer and understand its application to solar exchangers. View Class Schedule