Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 3 credits · UGRD
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Cat. I This course integrates thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer through the use of design projects involving modern technologies, such as electronic cooling, vapor compression power and refrigeration cycles. Activities include problem definition, design creation and analysis, mathematical modeling, cost analysis and optimization. Recommended background: knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and introduction to design (ES 3001, ES 3004 and ES 3003, ME 2300 or equivalent).
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 6 sections
Section
Days & time
Location
Instructor
AD01Class #ME-4429-AD01
Days & timeW10:00 AM - 10:50 AM2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
LocationHiggins Labs 154
InstructorMehdi Mortazavi
AD02Class #ME-4429-AD02
Days & time
W12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
LocationFuller Labs 311
InstructorMehdi Mortazavi
AL01Class #ME-4429-AL01
Days & timeM-T-R-F10:00 AM - 10:50 AM2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
LocationStratton Hall 207 (new)
InstructorMehdi Mortazavi
AL02Class #ME-4429-AL02
Days & timeM-T-R-F12:00 PM - 12:50 PM2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
LocationFuller Labs 320
InstructorMehdi Mortazavi
BD01Class #ME-4429-BD01
Days & timeW1:00 PM - 1:50 PM2026-10-19 - 2026-12-11
LocationInnovation Studio 203 Active Learning Classroom South
InstructorAlireza Nejad; Fiona Zoutendyk
BL01Class #ME-4429-BL01
Days & timeM-T-R-F1:00 PM - 1:50 PM2026-10-19 - 2026-12-11
LocationInnovation Studio 203 Active Learning Classroom South