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M E 555 - Thermal Systems Analysis and Design

M E 555: Thermal Systems Analysis and Design (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Thermal Systems
  • Design and Manufacturing
  • Energy and Thermofluids
  • Core Requirements
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Analysis, design, and optimization of thermal systems using microcomputers. Modeling of thermal systems and components. Thermal system component characteristics and their effect on overall system performance. Relationship among thermal sciences in design process. Introduction to thermoeconomic optimization.
Prerequisites
M E 452. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5908· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
60 of 60 seats open
Mon, Wed 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · HT 183

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