ABE 436
Renewable Energy Systems

Credit:  3 or 4 hours.


A comprehensive overview of renewable energy sources and applications, including solar, geothermal, wind, and biomass. Examines the environmental consequences of energy conversion including how renewable energy can reduce air pollution and global climate change. A capstone group project encompasses the design of a system for collecting and converting renewable energy into thermal or electrical energy. Same as TSM 436. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 211.