ME 412 - Solar Energy

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

A study of energy resources, consumption, policies and possible future energy scenarios of the U.S.A. and the world. The study and practices of energy conservation principles coupled to economic considerations. An in-depth investigation of Sun-Earth geometric relations and calculations of extraterrestrial and terrestrial instantaneous and long-term solar radiation on surfaces. The study of thermal characteristics of buildings related to passive and superinsulation design technologies. The analysis and design of solar systems including solar collector domestic hot water systems. A number of computer-aided design projects are assigned during the course. Prerequisite(s): ME 311.