Engineering 388 - SEM:PHOTVLTAIC/FUEL CELL SYSTM
Fall
2016
01
4.00
Denise McKahn
MWF 09:00-09:50
Smith College
21370-F16
GREEN 201
dmckahn@smith.edu
This seminar applies fundamental principles of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and semi-conductor physics to the design, modeling and analysis of renewable energy power systems. Concepts 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 (corequisite). Enrollment limit of 12.
Not open to first-years, sophomores
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lab section.