CHEM ENG 6A03 / Energy Systems Engineering

3 unit(s)

Cradle-to-grave overview of major current and future energy conversion processes and systems. Energy sources such as coal, natural gas, petroleum, biomass, nuclear, wind, and solar. Fuel processing techniques such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, TIGAS, gasification, methane reforming, and CO2 reforming. Power generation technologies including steam turbines, gas turbines, wind turbines, fuel cells, and solar panels. Sustainability impact factors including water consumption, smog formation, and CO2 emissions. Advanced processing techniques such as combined cycles, turbine/fuel cell hybrids, and CO2 capture technologies. The focus is on breadth of knowledge and real-world use and application.