GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

Graduate Catalog |MEEG 574 ADVANCED CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFERThis course covers two major topics in heat transfer: conduction and radiation. The purpose of the course isto presentto the student the key points for each of these topics covered, as well as the necessary tools to solve realisticengineering problems in heat transfer. Specific conduction heat transfer topics covered will include: methods of solvingthe multidimensional heat conduction equation for various boundary conditions, homogenous vs. non-homogenousproblems, transient versus steady state in rectangular and cylindrical coordinates. The various methods to solve theheat conduction equation involve separation of variables, Bessel function, Laplace Transform technique and integralmethods. For radiative heat transfer the underlying physics are reviewed: how opaque surfaces emit, reflect andabsorb electromagnetic waves, how radiative energy is exchanged or light is distributed in enclosures with manysurfaces, how gases and particulates emit, absorb and scatter radiation, and how to evaluate the (often dominant)radiative heat exchange in important industrial applications, such as boilers, reactors, furnaces and other combustionproblems. The course also includes treatment of radiative transfer equation solution methods, state-of-the-artdescription of radiation properties, and spectral models.Prerequisites MEEG 394 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 577 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATIONThis course reviews technologies for sustainable energy, with emphasis on the limitations and opportunities forsustainable energy production and utilization. Emphasis is placed on aiding the student to develop a vision for afuture sustainable energy scenario.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 365 and MEEG 394 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 579 PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEThis course reviews the fundamentals of accounting; examines project cost accounting principles as they apply toproject management; project cost accounting; reading financial statements; cash management; cash flow analysis;depreciation and taxes; and impact on profitability; examines the principles of activity based costing; net present valueanalysis; introduces the framework for project performance measurement, cost performance indices, and earned valueanalysis.Prerequisites Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(3-0-3)MEEG 585 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGNThis course consists of two main parts related to the use of finite element and computational fluid dynamicstechniques to solve problems related to solid mechanics and thermofluids using commercially available computercodes.Prerequisites MEEG 354, MEEG 394 and MEEG 404 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.Co-requisite NoneRestrictions None(2-3-3)MEEG 589 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe content of this course will include special areas of importance and of interest to mechanical engineering asselected by the faculty and which are not covered in regular courses listed in the curriculum.Prerequisite Permission of the instructorCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(0-3-3)MEEG 595 GRADUATE SEMINAR ITo provide the students opportunities to attend seminars given by faculty, visiting scholars, and fellow graduatestudents, and to present at least one seminar on an appropriate research topic.Prerequisite Graduate standingCo-requisite NoneRestrictions None(1-0-1)Page 84