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  Course Description
Course Name : Thermal Energy Storage II

Course Code : KM-584

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the techniques of thermal energy storage.
Know thermal energy storage potential (from technical aspects, economical aspects and environmental aspects)
Know the design of thermal energy storage systems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about thermal energy storage applications and design

Course Contents : Thermal energy storage techniques (sensible heat storage, latent heat storage, reaction heat storage) thermal energy storage potential (technical aspects, economical aspects, environmental aspects), design of thermal energy storage systems (efficiency, thermal properties heat loss, temperature field)

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classrrrom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Modes of thermal energy storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
2 Energy resources that can be exploited with thermal energy storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
3 Thermal energy storage techniques - sensible heat storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
4 Thermal energy storage techniques - latent heat storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
5 Thermal energy storage techniques - reaction heat storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
6 Thermal energy storage and environmenal impact Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
7 Thermal energy storage and energy savings Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
8 Design methods for thermal energy storage systems - UTES Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
9 Design methods for thermal energy storage systems – Short term storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
10 Thermal energy storage case studies – solar applications Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
11 Thermal energy storage case studies – industrial applications Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
12 Thermal energy storage case studies – temperature control Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
13 Thermal energy storage case studies – waste heat recovery Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
14 Materials for thermal energy storage Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving
15 Homework presentations Lecture notes and reference books Homeworks and presentations
16/17 Homework presentations Lecture notes and reference books Homeworks and presentations


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Thermal energy storage for sustainable energy consumption Halime Paksoy Nato Science Series, Springer, 2005
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 5
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 5
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 5
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 5
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 5
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 5
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 5
11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 5
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 5
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 109
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.36
ECTS Credit: 4