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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEE 501 - Macroscopic Thermodynamics


Concepts of energy transfer, internal energy and entropy are used to formulate the first and second laws of thermodynamics for a system. The equivalent entropy maximum and energy minimum principles are introduced. Emphasis on mechanical engineering problems including air conditioning applications, steam and gas turbine power plants, solar power, and thermoelectric phenomena.

Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 231, MAT 258 or permission.

Credits: 3