CHE571 Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion

[3–0, 3 cr.]

Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry, and transport as applied to energy systems. Analysis of energy conversion and storage in thermal, mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical processes in power and transportation systems, with emphasis on efficiency, performance, and environmental impact. Applications to fuel reforming and alternative fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, catalysis, combined and hybrid power cycles using fossil, nuclear and renewable resources. CO₂ separation and capture. Biomass energy.

Pre-requisite: CHE570 Sustainable Energy