| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Renewable Energy Systems |
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| Course Code |
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EE-664 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands basic terms related with energy, Analysis of energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world .
Understands the operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources .
Discusses the renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications .
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Introducing basic terms related with energy,
Analyzing energy consumption profile in Turkey and the world,
Understanding the operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources. |
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| Course Contents |
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Renewable Energy sources: Hydro Power; Pumped Storage; Wave; Wind; Solar; Geothermal; Biomass; Bio-fuel; Ethanol-fuel and Recycle Wastes and Their Nature;
Sustainability; Operating Principles and Cleanliness; Incentives and Barriers; Utilization; Efficiency and Effectiveness; Management of Renewable Energy and Its Sustainability; Energy Storage: Flywheel; Batteries and Fuel Cell; Hybrid System and Integration; AC and DC Electricity Conversion; Electricity Quality Regeneration; Power Conditioning and Renewable Energy to Grid. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to renewable energy sources: Aims and applications |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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2 |
Basic definitions and equations for energy |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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3 |
Energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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4 |
Energy efficiency and its importance |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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5 |
Main renewable energy sources |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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6 |
PV power plants: Componenets and design |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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7 |
Miterm exam |
Midterm Exam Preparation |
Written Examination
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8 |
Wind energy plants: Componenets and design |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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9 |
Geothermal energy plants: Componenets and design |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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10 |
Tide energy plants: Componenets and design |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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11 |
Hydraulic energy plants: Componenets and design |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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12 |
The fundamentals of energy efficiency and energy saving |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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13 |
Types of energy storage |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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14 |
High level renewable energy generation techniques |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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15 |
Power plant performance factors |
Lecture notes and resources |
Classic lecture and presentation
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Final Exam Preparation |
Written Examination
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. |
4 |
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2 |
Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. |
4 |
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3 |
Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. |
3 |
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4 |
Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. |
4 |
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5 |
Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. |
4 |
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6 |
Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. |
4 |
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7 |
Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. |
3 |
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8 |
Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. |
2 |
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9 |
Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. |
5 |
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10 |
Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. |
5 |
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11 |
Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. |
4 |
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12 |
Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular |
1 |
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13 |
Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. |
5 |
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14 |
Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. |
3 |
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15 |
Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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