Thermo-Fluid Systems Design

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A course treating the concepts of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and mechanics in a unified presentation. Particular emphasis will be directed towards applications to actual physical systems including the gas power cycles, refrigeration cycles, heat exchangers, ideal gas mixtures, psychrometrics and 1st law combustion. Some design of devices involved in these applications will also be included. Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: "C-" or better in MECHENG 3300 and MECHENG 3640 . Must be in a degree granting program. Typically Offered: Fall - Spring