Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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ME 4750 - Solar Design
Introduction to theoretical principles and practical design aspects of solar energy systems. Topics covered include principles of radiation; heating load computation; air and liquid, flat-plate collectors; concentrating collectors; energy storage; photovoltaic conversion; economic analysis.
Requisites: ET 3200
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to evaluate a variety of methods of converting solar energy into usable electric energy and discuss the advantages and challenges of each.
- Students will be able to explain energy storage options and challenges.
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