| Course Description |
|
| Course Name |
: |
Electrical Power Generation And Renewable Energy |
|
| Course Code |
: |
EEE498 |
|
| Course Type |
: |
Optional |
|
| Level of Course |
: |
First Cycle |
|
| Year of Study |
: |
4 |
|
| Course Semester |
: |
Spring (16 Weeks) |
|
| ECTS |
: |
5 |
|
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
: |
Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE
|
|
| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
: |
Understanding basic terms related with energy, Analysis of energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world.
The operation principles of nonrenewable energy sources were understood.
The operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources were understood.
The renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications were understood.
|
|
| Mode of Delivery |
: |
Face-to-Face |
|
| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
: |
None |
|
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
: |
None |
|
| Aim(s) of Course |
: |
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. |
|
| Course Contents |
: |
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. |
|
| Language of Instruction |
: |
English |
|
| Work Place |
: |
Classroom |
|
|
Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
|
1 |
Introduction to energy sources: Aims and applications |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
2 |
Basic nonrenewable energy sources |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
3 |
Thermal power plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
4 |
Nuclear power plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
5 |
Basic renewable energy sources |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
6 |
PV power plants: Components and design |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
7 |
Midterm exam |
Midterm exam preparation |
Written examination
|
|
8 |
Wind energy plants: Components and design |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
9 |
Geothermal power plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
10 |
Tide energy plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
11 |
Hydraulic power plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
12 |
The basics of energy efficiency and saving for power plants |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
13 |
Energy storage types |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
14 |
High technology renewable energy generation types |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
15 |
Power plant performance factors |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
|
|
16/17 |
Final exam |
Final exam preparation |
Written examination
|
|
|
| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
|
1 |
Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. |
3 |
|
2 |
Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. |
3 |
|
3 |
Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. |
4 |
|
4 |
Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. |
3 |
|
5 |
Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. |
3 |
|
6 |
Has aptitude for computer and information technologies |
1 |
|
7 |
Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. |
4 |
|
8 |
Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. |
2 |
|
9 |
Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. |
1 |
|
10 |
Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. |
4 |
|
11 |
Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. |
4 |
|
12 |
Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. |
4 |
|
13 |
Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. |
4 |
|
14 |
Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
|
|