Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EEE498 |
| Name | Electrical Power Generation and Renewable Energy |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET TEKE |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET TEKE
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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 Content
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.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Advanced Renewable Energy Sources, G. N. Tiwari, Rajeev Kumar Mishra
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understanding basic terms related with energy, Analysis of energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world. |
| LO02 | The operation principles of nonrenewable energy sources were understood. |
| LO03 | The operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources were understood. |
| LO04 | The renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications were understood. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. | |
| PLO02 | - | Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. | |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. | |
| PLO04 | - | Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. | |
| PLO05 | - | Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. | |
| PLO06 | - | Has aptitude for computer and information technologies | |
| PLO07 | - | Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | |
| PLO09 | - | Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. | |
| PLO11 | - | Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. | |
| PLO13 | - | Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. | |
| PLO14 | - | Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to energy sources: Aims and applications | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 2 | Basic nonrenewable energy sources | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 3 | Thermal power plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 4 | Nuclear power plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 5 | Basic renewable energy sources | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 6 | PV power plants: Components and design | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 7 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam preparation | |
| 8 | Wind energy plants: Components and design | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 9 | Geothermal power plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 10 | Tide energy plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 11 | Hydraulic power plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 12 | The basics of energy efficiency and saving for power plants | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 13 | Energy storage types | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 14 | High technology renewable energy generation types | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 15 | Power plant performance factors | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam preparation | |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | 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 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 129 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,16 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||