The goal of the course is to teach Electrical and Electronics Engineering students the structures, working principles, analysis and design and dimensioning of renewable energy systems, as well as the current technologies and economic operating techniques used.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr.. Berrak Öztürk Şimşek
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Wednesday 10.00-13.00
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 13.00-14.00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Oral presentation and Project
Principle Sources
Renewable Energy, Oxford University Pres, 2002
Other Sources
Tony Burton, et al, “Wind Energy Handbook” , John Wiley & Sons, 2001 Deo Prasadand Mark Snow, “Designing With Solar Power: A Source Book For Building Integrated Photovoltaics” The Images publishing group, 2005. Sally Morgan, “Alternative Energy Sources”, Heinemann Educational Books, 2002 “Renewable Energy”, Oxford University Pres, 2002
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction - General Concepts, Conventional and Renewable Energy Generation,
Oral presentation
2. Week
Energy potential in the World and Turkey, Various Forms of Energy, Energy Conservation
Oral presentation
3. Week
Non
Renewable Energy Resources, Renewable sources in the World and Turkey, Solar Energy
Oral presentation
4. Week
Wind Energy, Wind Energy Potential of Turkey and the Earth, Wind Turbine Power Systems, Wind Speed ??and Energy Distributions.
Oral presentation
5. Week
Hydraulic energy, hydraulic energy potential of Turkey and Earth
Oral presentation
6. Week
Geothermal Energy, Geothermal energy potential of Turkey and Earth
Oral presentation
7. Week
Midterm exam
8. Week
Ramadan Eid
9. Week
Nuclear energy plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
10. Week
Tidal and Ocean energy plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
11. Week
Garbage and energy plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
12. Week
Hybrid system energy plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
13. Week
Neutral gas plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
14. Week
Hydrogen energy plants, operation, the place this energy in Turkey and the World
Oral presentation + project presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Project(s)
1
15
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understand the various forms of conventional energy resources
LO-2
Learn the present energy scenario and need for energy conservation
LO-3
Explain the concept of various forms of renewable energy
LO-4
Outline advantages/disadvantages of renewable energy sources for both domestics and industrial application
LO-5
Analyses the environmental aspects of renewable energy resources.
