Introduction to Renewable Energy
ME 54200/ 3 Cr.
This is an introductory course on renewable energy. The students will learn the fundamental principles of the various renewable energy options and their applications and costs. After taking this course, the students will be familiar with the economic and societal impact of renewable energy systems, and be able to participate in the design or selection of renewable energy systems.
- Available Online: Yes
- Credit by Exam: No
- Laptop Required: No
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
P: Thermodynamics (ME 200). Engineering, technology or science background required.
Textbooks
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes”, 3rd Edition, by Aldo da Rosa
Instruction Goal
The students will learn the fundamental and quantitative principles of the various renewable energy options and their applications and costs. After taking this course, the students will be familiar with the basic technical details as well as the economic and societal impact of renewable energy systems, be able to contribute to the design or selection of renewable energy systems, and be able to estimate the amount of energy available from the renewable energy resource, the efficiency and power output of renewable energy systems, and their benefits and costs.
Outcomes
After completion of this course, the students should be able to:
Note: The letters within the brackets indicate the Program Outcomes of Mechanical Engineering.
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