ME 472 - Sustainable Energy Engineering

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Subject:

Mechanical Engineering

Description:

An in-depth examination of engineering systems to convert, store, transport, and use energy, with emphasis on technologies that reduce dependence on fossil fuels and/or emission of greenhouse gases; examines various conventional energy production technologies such as fossil fuel and nuclear (both fission and fusion) and renewable energy conversion technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, wave, and thermoelectric energy; examines their end-use practices and consumption practices. The course will emphasize using quantitative methods to assess and compare different technologies.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 331.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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