ME133
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ME 133 - Renewable Energy Technologies
Full Course Title
Renewable Energy Technologies
Instructor Name(s)
Liao
Course Description
Focuses on emerging technologies to generate energy from renewable sources, harvest waste energy, and improve the efficiency of existing energy infrastructure. Three main categories of technologies will be discussed: solar energy, thermoelectrics, and solid-state cooling. Thermodynamic principles underlying these renewable energy technologies will be analyzed in detail. Engineering challenges and economic analysis will be provided when relevant.
Unit Value
3
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
3
Prerequisites
Upper division standing; open to ME majors only.
Advisory Enrollment Comments
May not be taken for additional credit by students who have completed ME 125BL. May not be taken by students who have completed ME 233.