ME 471 Optimal Design of Energy Systems

This is a survey course of advanced modern optimization techniques as applied to Energy systems. The course will cover optimization based upon thermodynamic and economic considerations using numerical models of energy systems and equipment. The course will also cover fundamental principles of single variable optimization. numerical and computational methods as applied to equations governing common engineering applications. The course will encourage use of the MATLAB numerical package.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ME 471 & ME 531

Prerequisite

ME 311