At the end of this course, the students; 1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 3) Learning the position of renewable energy in power generation.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course knowledge on energy sources that are used in electric energy production, reserves, production and consumption statistics, Fundamental concepts on electric production, power plant classifications, Thermal power plants, Fuel and combustion, thermodynamic laws, energy market surveying, energy power plant comparison, etc. are given.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Energy sources in the electricity production
3rd Week
Energy sources in the electricity production
4th Week
Fundamental concepts
5th Week
Fundamental concepts
6th Week
Combustion
7th Week
Fuels that are used in power generation
8th Week
Fundamental concepts in electricity generation
9th Week
Thermodynamic laws
10th Week
Electricity generation cycles
11th Week
Power plants
12th Week
Power plants
13th Week
Power plants
14th Week
Power generation and environment
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
BARNETT D., BJORNSGAARD K., Electric Power Generation: A Non-Technical Guide, PennWell, 2000 MAZER A., Electric Power Planning for Regulated and Deregulated Markets, John Wiley and Sons, 2007
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
10
Quiz
1
10
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
3
3
Preparation for Quiz
14
2
28
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
7
3
21
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
3
21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
3
3
Homework
6
4
24
Presentation (including preperation)
1
6
6
Project
1
42
42
Quiz
6
,5
3
Term Project Research
1
56
56
Total Workload
291
Total Workload / 30
9,7
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)