ME Curriculum

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ME Curriculum
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Thermal Systems

• Thermodynamics
• Thermo (heat) dynamics (force and motions ?
  work) the science that deals with heat, work,
  and conversion of different forms of energy.
• Heat Transfer
• The process of the transfer of thermal energy by
  means of conduction, convection, and radiation
• Fluid Mechanics
• Study of the mechanics of fluids, in motion
  (fluid dynamics) or at rest (statics)

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Thermal System Examples

• Power plants coal-fired, natural gas, nuclear,
  other alternative energy systems
• Engines internal combustion, jet propulsion
• Appliances refrigeration, A/C,
• Manufacturing systems metal/plastic forming,
  resin injection and other materials processing
• Advanced technology computer, fuel cells,
• Biological systems human body, cells,
• Ecosystem ocean, atmosphere, environment

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• Integrated Thermal/Fluid Course Description
• Integrate traditional subjects of
  Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
  into one coherent two-semester course sequence
• Place emphasis on the connection between
  different interdisciplinary subjects
• Conduct three one-hour lectures plus one
  three-hour lab/workshop session
• Use real-world case studies throughout the class

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Sample integrated thermal Fluids concepts
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Sample case studies used in class