Thermal Systems Outcomes (Spring 08)

[ABET-c] OU ME graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - design outcome (ABET-c), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

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  • c.13) The application of heat transfer to thermal design [Awareness; ME412, Thermal Systems]

 [ABET-e] OU ME graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - problem solving (ABET-e) outcome, OU ME graduates will demonstrate

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  • e.3) An ability to solve common engineering problems, including problems involving
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    • c. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components and systems including at least one of the following [Mastery; ME321; Thermal Systems, PI]
      • 1. Ideal Stirling and air standard power cycles
      • 2. Steam power plant components and systems
      • 3. Refrigeration and heat pump components and systems
    • d. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328; Thermal Systems]
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    • k The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328; Thermal Systems]
    • l. The application of the fundamentals of heat transfer in the analysis of thermal systems [Competence; ME412; Thermal Systems]
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    • n. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components including [Competence; ME321; Thermal Syatems]
      • 1. Steam and gas turbines
      • 2. Compressors and pumps

[ASME-1,2,&3 and ABET-a] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, a knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics (with depth in physics), and an ability to apply their knowledge of advanced mathematics (through multivariate calculus and differential equations), science, and engineering.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - fundamentals outcome (ABET-a), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

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  • a.3) An ability to apply knowledge of Engineering Sciences
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    • d. Thermal Sciences
      • 1. Applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics in the analysis of energy components and systems, including [Competence; ME328; Thermal Systems]
        • 1.1 Vapor power cycles
        • 1.2 Air power cycles
        • 1.3 Refrigeration cycles
        • 1.4 Psychrometrics
        • 1.5 Combustion
      • 2. Applying the second law of thermodynamics in the analysis of availability [Competence; ME328; Thermal Systems]
      • 3. The fundamentals of convection, conduction and radiation. [Competence; ME412; Thermal Systems]
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 [ABET-h] OU ME graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - global and societal outcome (ABET-h), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

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  • h.2) An ability to evaluate the impact of energy systems on our global society, including issues such as air pollution, climate change, and environmental regulations [Competence; ME 328; Thermal Systems] - Awareness? (Dave)

 [ABET-j] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - contemporary issues outcome (ABET-j), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • j.1) An ability to describe the impact of at least one contemporary issue (such as renewable energy, clean coal technology, the hydrogen economy, global warming,) on the engineering profession or the practice of engineering [Competence; ME328; Thermal Systems: PI] - Awareness? (Dave)

Other Places where the global and contemporary - contemporary issues outcome is addressed.
ME321 (& the
ME388 Stirling cooling lab): Discussions of energy issues such as renewable energy and Freon elimination, and the identification of local industries which are world leaders in energy technology.

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