Energy sources and resources. Basic elements of power generation. Hydro-electric, fossil-fuel, fissile-fuel power plants. Geothermal, solar and wind power plants. Economic and environmental considerations. Energy storage. Future power needs. Precludes additional credit for SREE 4001. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300 and MAAE 2400 and fourth-year status in Engineering or by permission of the department. Lectures three hours a week.
Energy sources and resources. Basic elements of power generation. Hydro-electric, fossil-fuel, fissile-fuel power plants. Geothermal, solar and wind power plants. Economic and environmental considerations. Energy storage. Future power needs. Precludes additional credit for SREE 4001. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300 and MAAE 2400 and fourth-year status in Engineering or by permission of the department. Lectures three hours a week.
