Engineering 388 - PHOTOVOLTAIC/FUEL CELL SYSTEM

This course applies fundamental principles of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and semi-conductor physics to the design, modeling, and analysis of renewable energy power systems. Concepts to be covered in this course include extraterrestrial radiation, solar geometry, atmospheric effects, polarization curve characteristics, system components and configurations, stand-alone and hybrid system design, and load interactions. This course applies these theoretical concepts in a laboratory setting involving the design and testing of fuel cell and photovoltaic systems. Prerequisites: EGR 220, CHM 111, EGR 290 (may be concurrent).