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Energy use in modern society and the consequences of current and future energy use patterns. Case studies illustrate resource estimation, engineering analysis of energy systems, and options for managing carbon emissions. Focus is on energy definitions, use patterns, resource estimation, pollution.

The Explore Energy Seminar series is a weekly residential education experience hosted by the Explore Energy House engaging current topics that affect the pace of energy transitions at multiple scales. The course features on-ramps to pursue wide ranging interests in energy solutions, climate action, environmental justice, international development, and entrepreneurship. Join in any week to explore opportunities to participate in research, Stanford's Living Laboratory, entrepreneurship and energy start-ups, and planning for giga-scale deployment. Consistent with Stanford's interest in fostering community and inclusion, this course will facilitate new connections through cross-house dialogues among residents in Stanford's theme houses with intersecting interests. Stanford alumni with a range of disciplinary backgrounds will be among the presenters each quarter, supporting exploration of both educational and career development paths. This class sequence repeats annually.

Engineering topics in mass and energy transport in porous media relevant to energy systems. Mass, momentum and energy conservation equations in porous structures. Single phase and multiphase flow through porous media. Gas laws. Introduction to thermodynamics. Chemical, physical, and thermodynamic properties of liquids and gases in the subsurface.

Multiphase flow in porous media. Wettability, capillary pressure, imbibition and drainage, Leverett J-function, transition zone, vertical equilibrium. Relative permeabilities, Darcy's law for multiphase flow, fractional flow equation, effects of gravity, Buckley-Leverett theory, recovery predictions, volumetric linear scaling, JBN and Jones-Rozelle determination of relative permeability. Frontal advance equation, Buckley-Leverett equation as frontal advance solution, tracers in multiphase flow, adsorption, three-phase relative permeabilities.

CO2 separation from syngas and flue gas for gasification and combustion processes. Transportation of CO2 in pipelines and sequestration in deep underground geological formations. Pipeline specifications, monitoring, safety engineering, and costs for long distance transport of CO2. Comparison of options for geological sequestration in oil and gas reservoirs, deep unmineable coal beds, and saline aquifers. Life cycle analysis.

On-the-job practical training under the guidance of on-site supervisors. Required report detailing work activities, problems, assignments and key results. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.

The first of a two-quarter, project-based course sequence that address cultural, sociopolitical, organizational, technical, and ethical issues at the heart of implementing sustainable engineering projects in a developing world. Students work in interdisciplinary project teams to tackle real-world design challenges in partnership with social entrepreneurs, local communities, and/or NGOs. While students must have the skills and aptitude necessary to make meaningful contributions to technical product designs, the course is open to all backgrounds and majors. The first quarter focuses on cultural awareness, ethical implications, user requirements, conceptual design, feasibility analysis, and implementation planning. Admission is by application. Students should plan to enroll in ENERGY 177B/277B Engineering & Sustainable Development: Implementation following successful completion of this course. Designated a Cardinal Course by the Haas Center for Public Service. To satisfy a Ways requirement, students must register for an undergraduate course number ( ENERGY 177A) and this course must be taken for at least 3 units.

Leading field trips, preparing lecture notes, quizzes under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.