Dr. Thomas D. Tran

Office Hours:

MWF: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

MTWRF: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Class Information

Previously taught:

• EM 3500: Fluid Mechanics
• EM 3550: Fluid Mechanics Lab
• ME 3110: Theory of Machines
• ME 3200: Thermodynamics
• ME 3405: Finite Element Analysis
• ME 4260: Heat Transfer
• ME 4270: Heat Transfer Lab
• ME 4950: ME Internship

Academic Advisor Roles

Energy Engineering

Academic Degrees

Ph.D., University of Utah
M.S., University of Utah
B.S., Cal Poly Pomona

Professional Experience

Energy Consultant, Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center
Research Assistant, University of Utah
Teaching Assistant, University of Utah

Selected Publications/Presentations

T. D. Tran and A. D. Smith, “Thermo-economic Analysis of Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems with Integrated Energy Storage and Their Impacts toward Electrical Distribution Networks,” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, vol. 29, pp. 92-105, 2018.

T. D. Tran and A. D. Smith, “Incorporating Performance-based Global Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis into LCOE Calculations for Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies,” Applied Energy, vol. 216, pp. 157-171, 2018.

T. D. Tran and A. D. Smith, “Evaluation of renewable energy technologies and their potential for technical integration and cost-effective use within the U.S. energy sector,” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 80, pp. 1372-1388, 2017.

T. D. Tran, K. Park, and A. D. Smith, “System Scaling Approach and Thermoeconomic Analysis of a Pressure Retarded Osmosis System for Power Production with Hypersaline Draw Solution: A Great Salt Lake Case Study,” Energy, vol. 126, pp. 97-111, 2017.

Additional Information

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