Current activities in Natural Gas and Alternative Fueled Engines and Fuel Cells.
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Thermal Fluid Sciences, Energy Conversion in Power and Propulsion esp Fuel Cells and Internal Combustion Engines, with Alternative Fuels such as Hydrogen and Natural Gas, and Solar Thermal CSP and Thermal Systems and Innovation, Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics
MCEN 3012 - Thermodynamics
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Fall 2024 / Fall 2025
Explores fundamental concepts and basic theory, including first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties, states, thermodynamic functions and cycles. Degree credit not granted for this course and AREN 2110 and GEEN 3852.
MCEN 4012 - Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells and Internal Combustion Engines
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
With the accelerated availability of carbon-free and renewable fuels, we will explore high-efficiency, low-emissions fuel cell and internal combustion engine energy conversion technologies, preparing students to enter the rapidly changing fields of power and propulsion on the path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Through thermodynamic modeling, systems engineering, and requirements flow-down, students will apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluids and heat transfer, combustion and electrochemistry for fuel cells and IC engines. Recommended prerequisites: MCEN 4152/5152 or MCEN 4194/5194. Same as MCEN 5012.
MCEN 4228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2025
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 15 credit hours. Same as MCEN 5228.
MCEN 5000 - Sociotechnical Industry Skills
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Spring 2026
Provides an introduction to sociotechnical skills as they relate to the practice of engineering. Themes include career exploration, communication, ethics, leadership, and teamwork. Students conduct several self-assessments to build awareness of their working styles and strengths. Students work on teams to be more effective as leaders and working on teams. Alumni and industry professionals regularly participate in the course to provide expertise and networking opportunities.
MCEN 5012 - Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells and Internal Combustion Engines
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Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
With the accelerated availability of carbon-free and renewable fuels, we will explore high-efficiency, low-emissions fuel cell and internal combustion engine energy conversion technologies, preparing students to enter the rapidly changing fields of power and propulsion on the path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Through thermodynamic modeling, systems engineering, and requirements flow-down, students will apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluids and heat transfer, combustion and electrochemistry for fuel cells and IC Engines. Same as MCEN 4012.
MCEN 5022 - Classical Thermodynamics
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Spring 2026
First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy and availability. Cycle analysis. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances and mixtures. Property relations. Chemical reactions and chemical availability. Energy systems analysis.
MCEN 5228 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2025
Subject matter to be selected from topics of current interest. May be repeated up to 30 credit hours.
MCEN 5930 - Professional Internship
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Spring 2025 / Summer 2025 / Spring 2026
This class provides a structure for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to receive academic credit for internships with industry partners that have an academic component to them suitable for graduate-level work. Participation in the program will consist of an internship agreement between a student and an industry partner who will employ the student in a role that supports the academic goals of the internship. Instructor participation will include facilitation of mid-term and final assessments of student performance as well as support for any academic-related issues that may arise during the internship period. May be taken during any term following initial enrollment and participation in ME graduate programs. Department permission required to enroll. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
