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2.60[J] Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion

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(Same subject as 10.390[J])
(Subject meets with 2.62[J], 10.392[J], 22.40[J])
Prereq: 2.006, (2.051 and 2.06), or permission of instructor
Units: 4-0-8

Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry, and transport applied to energy systems. Analysis of energy conversion and storage in thermal, mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical processes in power and transportation systems, with emphasis on efficiency, performance, and environmental impact. Applications to fuel reforming and alternative fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells and batteries, combustion, catalysis, combined and hybrid power cycles using fossil, nuclear and renewable resources. CO₂ separation and capture. Biomass energy. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
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