Turbine cycles and performance. Fuels and combustion equipment. Steam generator design and performance. Rudiments of heat transfer equipment and turbomachinery design. Projects of intermediate scope are assigned to reinforce lecture material.
External speakers discuss topics pertinent to engineers in modern society.
A formal proposal is written for the ME 497 project. Students complete the semester-long project proposed in ME 495. All design aspects and testing are documented in a formal written report and defended through an oral presentation of the results to peers, faculty and industrial customers. Independent study of a topic of interest to the student. Requires faculty sponsor and approved detailed study plan.