Overview: This course will provide an introduction to energy conversion systems. The course will focus on the thermodynamic analysis of various energy conversion processes. Some specific areas that will be discussed include internal combustion engines, combustion processes, nuclear energy, energy storage, and fuel cells.
Lecture Time & Location: MWF, 1:10-2:00 PM, EN 3110
Prerequisites: ES2330 Fluids
ES2310 Thermodynamics
Credit Hours: 3
Textbook: Energy Conversion, Kenneth Weston, West Publishing, 1992.
Instructor: Dr. J. W. Naughton, Engineering 2035
Office Hours: To be announced
WWW Page: Materials for this class will be posted on the web
at http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/classes/me3040/.
Selecting Prof. Naughton from the drop-down menu will take you to this
class section. The materials posted on the web and their link are given
below.
| Material Type | Link |
| Syllabus | Class Syllabus |
| Course Outline | Class Schedule |
| Class Time, Location, Office Hours, Instructor Phone # | Instructor Information |
| Lecture Notes | Lecture Notes |
| Handouts | Lecture Notes |
| Homework Assignments | Homework Solutions |
| Homework Solutions | Homework Solutions |
| Computer Problem Solutions | Homework Solutions |
| Postings | Bulletin Board |
Grading: 10 Homeworks
25%
2 In-Class Exams 40% (evenly weighted – 20% each)
1 Final
35%
Homework: Homework due dates will be specified at the time of the assignment. Typically, it will be one week after the assignment. These due dates are firm, so plan ahead. The penalty is 10% for each day past the deadline (i.e. 3 days late and the highest score you could obtain would be 0.7 * 100% = 70%). Once solution sets are posted (typically 3-5 days after the homework has been handed in), no credit will be given.
Although working on homework in groups is permitted, homeworks are expected to be the work of each individual. Any sign of copied work will result in dividing the grade by the number of copies found (i.e. 3 people found to be submitting the same work would each get 1/3 of the grade). The homework is intended to promote problem-solving skills, and the ability to complete the homeworks should be an indication that an individual will perform well on the tests given.
Reading Assignments: Reading assignments are given in the course outline. Homework assignments and exams may contain material from both the lecture and reading material.
Exams: The details of a particular test (open/closed book, etc.) will be given before each test. Attendance at test is mandatory unless arrangements have been made beforehand. A written excuse will be necessary for rescheduling an exam.
Attendance: Attendance in class is the responsibility of the student. If class is missed, you are responsible for obtaining the notes from another student or from the class notes posted on the web.