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  Course Description
Course Name : Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems

Course Code : EE-667

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands basic definitions related with energy efficiency.
Understands satisfying energy efficiency and the importance of energy management .
Understands methods to satisfy energy efficiency .

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing basic definitions related with energy efficiency, Expressing energy efficiency and the importance of energy management, Understanding methods to satisfy energy efficiency.

Course Contents : Maximum Demand Controllers; Automatic Power Factor Controllers; Energy Efficient Motors; Soft Starters with Energy Saver; Variable Speed Drives; Energy Efficient Transformers; Electronic Ballast; Occupancy Sensors; Energy Efficient Lighting Controls; Energy Saving Potential of Lighting Technology; Alternative Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency, Laws related with Energy Efficiency and Incentives

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 Maximum demand controllers Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
2 Automatic power factor controllers Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
3 Energy efficient motors Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
4 Soft starters with energy saver Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
5 Variable speed drives Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
6 Variable speed drives: Sample application Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
7 Midterm exam Midterm exam preparation Written examination
8 Energy efficient transformers Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
9 Electronic ballast Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
10 Basics of energy management Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
11 Occupancy sensors Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
12 Energy efficient lighting controls Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
13 Energy saving potential of lighting technology Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
14 Alternative methods to improve energy efficency Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
15 Energy efficiency laws and supports Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
16/17 Final exam Final exam preparation Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electrical Energy Efficiency: Technologies and Applications, Andreas Sumper, Angelo Baggini
 New Technologies for Energy Efficiency, Michael F. Hordeski
 Improving Energy Efficiency Through Technology, Raymond J.G.M. Florax , Henri L.F. de Groot , Peter Mulder
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 0
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 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 3
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 4
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 2
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 5
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. 5
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. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 5
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 5
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 1
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4
* 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 13 13
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6