Thermofluid Systems Design

Undergraduate

Evaluation of major thermofluid systems: HVACandR, power generation. Factors affecting design and selection of thermofluid devices: boilers, pumps and compressors, valves, piping systems, heat exchangers, evaporators, and turbines. Effect of device characteristics on process efficiency. Application of optimization techniques to thermofluid systems. (Prerequisites: MECH-3212, MECH-3233, MECH- 3228; and either MECH-3217 or MECH-3220.)