At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understanding the importance of energy engineering. 2) Understanding the power plant systems and energy transformation systems. 3) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. 4) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 5) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. 6) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context 7) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Social, Political and Economical Aspects of Alternative Energies, Overview of Energy Conservation, General Principles and Thermodynamics Limitations, Fuel Cells, Hydropower, Ocean energy, Wind Energy and Wind Turbine, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, Nuclear Energy, Bio-fuels, Alternative fossil fuels, Energy Storage Systems.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Energy and Power
2nd Week
Fundamentals of Turbomachinery
3rd Week
Hydropower and Applications
4th Week
Wind Energy and Applications
5th Week
Combustions Turbines
6th Week
Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications
7th Week
Photovoltaic Systems
8th Week
Fuel Cells
9th Week
Combined Heat and Power Systems
10th Week
Biomass
11th Week
Geothermal Energy
12th Week
Ocean Energy and Applications
13th Week
Nuclear Energy
14th Week
Energy Policies in The World
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
B. K. Hodge, Alternative Energy Systems and Applications, Wiley, 2010. Power System Design Applications for Alternative Energy Sources, Prentice Hall,1989. J. Priest, Energy: Principles, Problems, Alternatives, Pearson, 1991. T. F. McGowan, M.L. Brown, W.S. Bulpitt, J.L. Walsh Jr., Biomass and Alternate Fuel Systems, Wiley
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
5
Project
1
15
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
45
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
3
2
6
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
14
1
14
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
1
7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Project
1
40
40
Quiz
3
,5
1,5
Total Workload
142,5
Total Workload / 30
4,75
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
