EGR 420 - Direct Energy Conversion, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 & EGR 300
The course involves description and analysis of power-generation and storage technologies for ground & space systems. The analysis of the chemical, electrolysis and thermodynamic processes, and range of application of various direct-conversion and storage devices are addressed. Direct-energy technologies include: solar-photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, thermionics, dynamic, wind turbines, hydroelectric, radioisotopes and nuclear fission. Storage technologies include batteries, regenerative fuel-cells, hydro and flywheels. Applications to various systems such as buildings, automobiles and spacecraft will be addressed.