Catalog Course Description

A quantitative and qualitative study of active, passive, wind, and photovoltaic energy conversion systems for buildings. Solar radiation and system performance prediction. Prerequisites: ME 312 or C&PE 221 (Thermodynamics I) or ARCE 561, or consent of the instructor.

Required or Elective Course?

This is an elective course for undergraduates and graduate students. It is three credit-hours of engineering design.

Typical Course Topics

• Introduction
• Energy policy
• Solar basics
• Solar-electric (photovoltaics)
• Intro to wind and hydro
• Active solar-thermal
• Passive solar-thermal

Latest Syllabus

ARCE 665, Prof. Rock via .pdf file

For More Information Contact:

Prof. Rock

Class Solar Design Projects:

Solar Thermal Energy Systems

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Revised: September 18, 2013