ME 524

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Electronics Cooling and Thermal Management

Credit: 4 hours.

Fundamentals and applications of thermal management in electronics, including air cooling, liquid cooling, and two-phase cooling of microelectronic systems. Introduction to packaging levels, heat flux density, and reliability issues. Heat pipe theory, design, manufacturing, and applications, as well as advanced cooling technologies such as vapor chambers, loop heat pipes, and pulsating heat pipes. Emphasis on both fundamentals and industrial applications.

Prerequisite: ME 310 or TAM 335; ME 320.

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ME 524 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
81803	Lecture-Discussion	EC4	3:00PM -4:50PM	MW	2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Zhang, L	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
81805	Online Lecture	ECC	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Zhang, L	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Computer Science -UIUC, PHD:Computer Science -UIUC, MS:Electrical Engineerng -UIUC, MS:Industrial Engineerng -UIUC, PHD:Industrial Enginerng -UIUC, MS:Mechanical Engineerng -UIUC, PHD:Mechanical Enginerng -UIUC, MENG:Mechanical Enginerng-UIUC, or MENG:Elec & Computer Eng-UIUC.
81804	Online	ECO	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Zhang, L	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to MS:Industrial Engr Online-UIUC, MS:Mechanical Engineerng -UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, or MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC.