At the end of this course, the students; 1) Defining and learning radiation and solar radiation. 2) Defining and learning of the basic equations and performance criteria. 3) Solving thermal and flow problems in collectors. 4) Mathematical modeling of solar systems. 5) Learning the energy storage methods. 6) Photovoltaics and their applications.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(ME321)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Radiation, blackbody radiation, radiative heat transfer between two bodies, shape factors, surface properties. Kirchoff's law, gray surfaces, radiation calculations. Solar radiation, calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes. Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics. Types, performance and selection criterias of flat plate and concentrating solar collectors. Heat storage systems. Miscellaneous solar energy applications, such as heating, cooling, power generation etc. Solar cells and their applications.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Fundamentals of radiation.
2nd Week
2nd Week Thermal radiation, blackbody radiation, radiative heat transfer between two bodies.
7th Week Solar radiation, calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes.
8th Week
8th Week Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics.
9th Week
9th Week Types, performance and selection criterias of flat plate solar collectors.
10th Week
10th Week Types, performance and selection criterias of concentrating solar collectors.
11th Week
11th Week Sun tracking mechanisms.
12th Week
12th Week Heat storage systems.
13th Week
13th Week Miscellaneous solar energy applications, such as heating, cooling, power generation etc.
14th Week
14th Week Solar cells and their applications.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes 3rd ed., J. A. Duffie, W. A. Beckman, Wiley, 2006 Principles of Solar Engineering, F. Kreith, J. F. Kreider, Mc Graw Hill, 1998. Güneş Enerjisi, A. Kılıç, A. Öztürk, Kipaş Dağıtımcılık, 1983. Actice Solar Collectors and Their Applications, A. Rabl, Oxford Press, 1985. Solar Technologies for Buildings, U. Eicker, Wiley, 2003. Solar Electricity, 2nd ed., T. Markvart, Wiley, 2007. Solar Design, Components, Systems, Economics, J.F. Kreider, Hemisphere Publishing, 1989. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Modelling Techniques, Zekai ŞEN, Springer, 2008
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
5
Quiz
1
5
Project
1
10
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
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
6
2,5
15
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
3
21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2,5
2,5
Homework
2
1
2
Project
1
40
40
Total Workload
152,5
Total Workload / 30
5,08
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)