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Solar power

Course Description: Thermal aspects of solar energy conversion. Measurement and prediction of solar radiation. Selected topics in heat transfer. Analysis of flat plate and concentrating collectors. Solar energy storage. Solar systems including hot water, space heating and cooling, distillation, and thermal power conversion.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: ME 395
Objectives of the course :

1. Introduce the student to the basic concepts of solar energy conversion.
Provide the student with comprehensive knowledge of applying equations in the analysis and prediction of solar radiation measurements.
3. Enable the student to distinguish between different types of solar collectors and other thermal system components.
4. Enable the student to analyze heat transfer and solar energy storage and solve related problems.
5. Enable the student to analyze solar systems, including water heating systems, space heating and cooling, distillation, and thermal energy conversion, and to evaluate their performance.

Course outputs :

1. Understand the basic concepts of thermal aspects in solar energy conversion.
Ability to determine and predict solar radiation levels.
3. Ability to classify and analyze types of solar collectors.
4. Ability to classify solar energy storage systems.
5. Identification of solar systems, including water heating systems, space heating and cooling, distillation, and thermal energy conversion.
6. Ability to use techniques and skills, as well as other modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
7. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
8. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed decisions, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
9. The ability to work effectively within a team, where members can provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and achieve objectives.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-08

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