College Bulletin 2016-2017 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
College Bulletin 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENGR 035. Solar Energy Systems


Fundamental physical concepts and system design techniques of solar energy systems are covered. Topics include solar geometry, components of solar radiation, analysis of thermal and photovoltaic solar collectors, energy storage, computer simulation of system performance, computer-aided design optimization, and economic feasibility assessment. This course includes a laboratory. Offered in the fall semester of alternate years.
Prerequisite: PHYS 004 , MATH 015 , or the equivalent or the permission of the instructor.
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
1 credit.
Eligible for ENVS
Fall 2017. Staff.
Catalog chapter: Engineering  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/engineering


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