ECEN 4555/5555 – Principles of Energy Systems & Devices

Fall 2009

TTh 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Location ECEE 1B28

Call # 86023 (4555) & # 86024 (5555)

 

Professor G. Moddel

Please check this page and the schedule regularly – Last update: 11 Nov 09

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

200-liter tank is roughly the size of a common 55-gallon drum, but it carries the energy of little more than a liter of gasoline.

 

The Gaia hypothesis and cloud seeding came up in class on Thursday (23 Oct 09). I’ve attached a short article on the subject.

 

An article on power from ocean swells just appeared. You might find it to be of interest.

 

Anode versus Cathode. The distinction between an anode and cathode came up in class. Here is an answer from the author of our reading on electrochemical capacitors.

 

Andy Hoke has examined the two reports, and has come to this conclusion regarding the claims about geothermal energy.

 

Energy Projections. Two reports have been placed in the Resources, below. They appear to conflict in their conclusions about how much geothermal energy is available. Can you spot the reason for the discrepancy, and which is correct?

 

In case of flu. If you catch the flu and cannot attend class:

§         Continue with reading assignments given on Schedule page.

§         Complete homework assignments. If you are in contact with someone who can turn them in for you, please have them do so. If not, scan and email in PDF files.

§         Email professor to explain why you cannot attend.

§         Read another student’s class notes as soon as you can.

§         Get well soon!

 

 

Coursework

Schedule & assignments

Homework assignments & solutions

Exams

Midterm formula sheet

Midterm solution

General Course Information

Syllabus

Individual issues

 

Resources

Steam engine schematic

Powering the Planet

Future of Geothermal Energy

Andy Holke’s analysis

Power from ocean swells

Green economy