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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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ME 4750 - Solar Design


Introduction to theoretical principles and practical design aspects of solar energy systems. Topics covered include principles of radiation; heating load computation; air and liquid, flat-plate collectors; concentrating collectors; energy storage; photovoltaic conversion; economic analysis.

Requisites: ET 3200
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Ability to evaluate a variety of methods of converting solar energy into usable electric energy and discuss the advantages and challenges of each.
  • Awareness of energy storage options and challenges.



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