July 2007 Issue
Summer Short Course Focuses on Energy
Graduate students and practicing engineers who want to brush up on their
energy knowledge should look to the U of A for a new short course, this summer.
Running Aug. 13 to 24, Energy Studies will explore conventional and alternative
fuels, energy conversion, policy and regulatory considerations.
The course is accepting only 25 students this year, said Matt Ferguson, development
and communications coordinator with the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
It will eventually be expanded and offered as a master’s degree in energy
studies.
Among topics are
the thermodynamics of energy conversion
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turbo machinery
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power plant systems
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modeling energy systems
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coal-fired thermal power
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nuclear power
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power distribution
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limitations of thermal power systems
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energy auditing
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the limits of energy conservation
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thermal alternatives
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fossil fuels
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biofuel
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carbon capture and storage
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batteries and fuel cells
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wind and solar power
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viability of hydrogen energy
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water consumption for energy production
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improving sustainability.
Members of industry are invited to attend a two-day workshop offered at the end
of the short course. The workshop will include field trips to local industry.
For further information, contact Prof. Michael Lipsett, P.Eng., at michael.lipsett@ualberta.ca.