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Fall 2009-2010
* MAE 228 / CHE 228 / EGR 228  

Energy Solutions for the Next Century

Jay B. Benziger
Yiguang Ju

This course will deal with issues of regional and global energy demands, sources, carriers, storage, current and future technologies and costs for energy conversion, and their impact on climate and the environment. Students will learn to perform objective cost-efficiency and environmental impact analyses from source to end-user on both fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas), and alternative energy sources (bio-fuels, solar energy, wind, batteries, and nuclear). We will also pay particular attention to energy sources, technologies, emissions, and regulations for transportation.

Sample reading list:
J. Tester et al., Sustainable Energy
D. Goodstein, Out of Gas
G. Boyle et al., Energy Systems and Sustainability:Power for a Sustainable...

Reading/Writing assignment:
Group projects to analyze regional and global energy sustainability and their impact on the environment using engineering analysis of conversion technology, efficiency, regulations, and cost.

Requirements/Grading:
Final Exam - 30%
Precept Participation - 40%
Other (See Instructor) - 30%

Prerequisites and Restrictions:
Introductory Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. (Calculus or Thermodynamics are not requirements)..

Other information:
One field trip to a refinery factory, coal power, wind power, or solar power plant will be arranged. This course is one of the core courses for the Certificate Program in Sustainable Energy.

Schedule/Classroom assignment:

Class numberSectionTimeDaysRoomEnrollmentStatus
22283 L01 11:00 am - 12:20 pm M W   Friend Center of Engineering 111   Enrolled:11 Limit:20
P01 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm F   Friend Center of Engineering 111   Enrolled:0 Limit:20