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3280. Turbines and Centrifugal Machinery

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ME 3250.

Grading Basis: Graded

Review of fundamental fluids and thermodynamics. Introduction to compressible flow concepts. Theory, design and performance of centrifugal and axial flow machinery including turbines, blowers, fans, compressors, superchargers, pumps, fluid couplings and torque converters. A detailed study of the mechanics of the transfer of energy between a fluid and a rotor. Preparation for practical design of turbomachinery.


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Term Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Location Enrollment Notes
Fall 2024 Storrs In Person Barber, Thomas 001 Reg MoWe 3:35pm‑4:50pm
BPB 131 19/40