Carleton University · MECH 4403

Power Generation Systems

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Energy sources and resources. Basic elements of power generation. Hydro-electric, fossil-fuel, fissile-fuel power plants. Geothermal, solar and wind power plants. Economic and environmental considerations. Energy storage. Future power needs.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300 , MAAE 2400 and MATH 3705 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for SREE 4001 .
  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300 , MAAE 2400 and MATH 3705 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Energy sources and resources. Basic elements of power generation. Hydro-electric, fossil-fuel, fissile-fuel power plants. Geothermal, solar and wind power plants. Economic and environmental considerations. Energy storage. Future power needs.

  • Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300 , MAAE 2400 and MATH 3705 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for SREE 4001 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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