APPLIED COMBUSTION

ME 569

Course Description

Introduction to and analysis of combustion processes and combustion technology for gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels. Application to combustion engines, furnaces, fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, and suspension burning boilers.

Prerequisties

ME 364 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

ME 774

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.14

-4.65% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.52% from Historical

A Rate

14.29%

-42.57% from Historical

Class Size

4.48% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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