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Course Description Course Name : Thermal Energy Storage I Course Code : KM-591 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the significance of thermal energy storage in utilization of renewable energy sources and energy conservation Know basic heat transfer topics Know the methods of using natural energy resources 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 (general trends of energy use , importance of energy conservation), Course Contents : Basic topics on heat transfer Heat pumps, Solar Energy, Natural heat, role of thermal energy storage 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 Introducton to current global energy situation Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 2 Climate change Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 3 Introduction to renewable energy sources Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 4 Why do we need thermal energy storage? Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 5 Basic topics in heat transfer - conduction Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 6 Basic topics in heat transfer - convection Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 7 Basic topics in heat transfer - radiation Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 8 Thermodynamivs vs heat transfer Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 9 Heat pumps Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 10 Solar radiation Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 11 Solar collectors Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 12 Natural heat Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 13 Ground coupled systems Lecture notes and reference books Lectures and problem solving 14 Homework presentations Lecture notes and reference books Presentations 15 Homework presentations Lecture notes and reference books Presentations 16/17 Homework presentations Lecture notes and reference books Presentations   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   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