I know that chem E’s work on fuel cell development. I wondered what else is availble in alt energy research, and what classes should a chem E take to be prepared for the alternative energy field?
Yes, they work on fuel cell development. And not just hydrogen fuel cells, but the trickier ones being developed for other fuels. So classes in electrochemistry are an obivous choice.
Other projects that they would be critical in include:
Alternative fuels: ethanol – take classes in fermentation ("Curds & Whey 101");
hydrogen -the shift-gas reaction will be covered in your normal curriculum;
biodiesel – separations, reactor design
Solar (hot water/steam): heat transfer (listen during radiant topics, most ChemEngs don’t use it much), mass transfer, piping systems, control systems.
Passive solar: heat transfer, natural convection topics in fluid flow. HVAC/building design (archy classes).
Wind is more of a MechEng or AeroEng thing to do. But you could take some of those classes as technical electives. Tidal and Hydro are usually done by Mechs and Civils.
Since efficient reactions of future will be biologically mediated, IMO, try to find the most engineering/production oriented microbiology classes you can. The most sophisticated are those to make drugs, but, heck, wine-making addresses many of the issues.
As a Chem Eng, you will bring a more thorough understanding of fluid flow, mass transfer, chemical reactions, process controls, and how those all inter-relate, to any project team. Take classes in (or read up on) any of the above topics to know what to listen for in lecture, what class projects to research, etc. I found that knowing I was going to be doing environmental eng very helpful in my coursework. I knew how incredibly useful many classes would be and how absolutely pointless P-chem is (for a practicing engineer).
It sounds like you have a plan or at least a vision. That can be such an advantage and motivation in your classes. Try to meet with practicing engineers in alt energy – for lunch or at a career day or a company tour. Ask them for their thoughts. Good luck.
I am interested in the field of weapons engineering that utilizes laser technology as the main component of the weapon. What degrees should I seek and what should I major in?
physics. With concentrations in optics…electrical engineering would also help. And with a mojor in physics, it would be easy to obtain a minor in electrical…
im learning about the development of indian civilization and i have to answer some questions about it. but im suck on this one. please help!
It usually means that they are going from a more agricultural base to an industrial base. People no longer working in the fields and growing crops but in factories making things to sale. It means the nation is industrializing
This is within a setting, I have stated the obvious such as age apporpraite equipement, safe environment etc wondering if you had any other ideas??
a caring staff, arts and craft materials, different centers for fine and gross motor skills, sensory activities, science and math, housekeeping, transportation, classroom furniture, quiet area for library and bean bags or pillows
I need to know the role of civic socieities in the development of African countries
the best way is have a deep look at the reports that created by the UN…
they are named as : "Human Development Report"
search on the web and u will find what u want, it’s useful
I need an example of how the environment of China has influenced its social development. It can do with anything I just need an example for one of my advanced placement classes. Please help me (:
China’s building the largest Solar Field on Earth, and will be using First Solar (American) as the provider.
Keep your eyes out on China over the next 5 to 10 years. They will set the example of renewal energy employment.
I was just wondering exactly what you have to do for this assignment. Do you have it on during class or like what days do you have it on and how long? Also, do you always get paired up with a boy in the class? Any other information is appreciated, I’m just curious because I am taking this class next semester. Thanks!
In my class we had it for one day. We had to have it the whole school day, and then we had to take it home over night. We didn’t work with anyone, we did it by ourselves. It was so much fun though, I wish I could do it again.
I’m interested in finding out the development costs of building a computer network like Google, Yahoo or Amazon. What are the costs? What would the develpment time look like? What kind of software/hardware would be needed?
that depends what you would call a computer network. google, yahoo and others alike use mainframe servers (prolly IBM).
the costs of these vary largely. you can get a mediocre one for about $100,000. think how many of these you would consider a computer network and you’ll get a price.
development time – depends on what you want to run on this "network"
please help.! thanks
they affect the trade of information and goods and the spread of language. thats just a few
This is a list of different types of tourism’s in many parts of the world. take a look at it and do some research on a specific one, check the UN web site or your local governments commerce bureau, they can have some interesting information for you.
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