• ESE 4060: Energy Systems Design I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  First of a two-course design sequence constituting a capstone design experience on an energy-related project. Multidisciplinary teams prepare a project proposal or Statement of Qualifications, generate a morphological study of their project, develop mathematical models of their design, and prepare project plans and specifications. Project management and methods are also presented. Prerequisites: ESE 3040 and ESE 3360.
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• ESE 4070: Energy Systems Design II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Continuation of a two-course design sequence. The design teams refine their designs, fabricate the project, test the project for compliance with the design specifications, write a comprehensive engineering design report including socio-economic factors, and prepare and deliver a presentation of the project in a public forum. Prerequisites: ME/ESE 4060 and WB.
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• ESE 4330: Internal Combustion Engines

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Thermodynamic analysis and design of Otto and Diesel cycles for vehicle applications and stationary power generation. A substantial laboratory component will examine design and manufacturing issues, as well as engine performance in a variety of scenarios. Cross listed with ME 4330. Prerequisites: ME/ESE 3040 and ME/ARE/ESE 3360.
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• ESE 4360: Nuclear Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear engineering, including power plant design and the fuel cycle. Topics include the fuel cycle and fuel design, reactor physics, reactor theory and design, reactor thermo-hydraulics, radiation protection and safety, and fuel reprocessing and recycling. Cross listed with ME 4360. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, MATH 2310, ESE/ME 3040, and ESE/ME/ARE 3360.
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• ESE 4380: Steam Plant Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Consideration of detailed component design for major subsytems in steam plants, including various boiler types, steam turbines, coal pulverizers, coal gasifiers, heat exchangers, air heaters, sulfur scrubbers, and ash removal systems. Applications to solar, geothermal, biomass, nuclear, natural gas, and coal-fired plants will be presented. Integration of steam plants in combined cycles and coal gasification cycles will be discussed. Cross listed with ME 4380. Prerequisites: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ESE/ME 3040 and ESE/ME/ARE 3360.
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• ESE 4455: Combustion Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The basic physics and chemistry of combustion engineering and its applications are covered, including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, multicomponent conservation equations, laminar premixed and nonpremixed flames, detonations, droplet combustion, modern engines and energy systems.
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• ESE 4460: Solar/Geothermal Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the engineering of solar-powered energy systems, including evaluation of the energy resource, passive design considerations, economics of active solar systems, design of flat plate collectors and water heating systems, and design of concentrating collectors for larger building or electrical generation applications. Design considerations for geothermal energy systems for both small-scale and commercial-scale applications. Cross listed with ME 4460. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ESE 3360 or ME 3360 or ARE 3360.
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• ESE 4461: Computational Fluid Dynamics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to the fundamental techniques, theory, and application of computational fluid dynamics. Topics include the process for practical CFD problem solving using a commercial CFD software, discretization methods, numerical stability, consistency and convergence, solution techniques (explicit and implicit methods), and verification and validation procedures. Prerequisites: ME Success Curriculum, ME/ESE 3060 and ME/ESE 3360. Cross listed with ME 4461. Dual listed with ME 5461.
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• ESE 4470: Wind/Ocean Energy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the harvesting of wind and ocean energy, including discussions of the wind resource, wind turbine aerodynamics, blade materials, turbine dynamics, electrical systems, control systems, and energy storage. An overview of ocean energy capture systems is also presented. Cross listed with ME 4470. Prerequisites: ES 2210, ES 2310, ES 2330, and ES 2410.
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• ESE 4474: Topics in ESE

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Directed research or topical course material in Energy Systems Engineering. Prerequisite: Completion of the ME Success Curriculum, ME/ESE 3005.
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