EEES410 Electrical Power Generation and Renewable Energy

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code EEES410
Name Electrical Power Generation and Renewable Energy
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans 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; Wave; Wind; Solar; Geothermal; Biomass; Bio-fuel; Sustainability; Incentives and Barriers; Efficiency and Effectiveness; Management of Renewable Energy and Its Sustainability; Energy Storage Methods: Flywheel; Batteries and Fuel Cell; Hybrid System and Integration; AC and DC Electricity Conversion; Power Conditioning and Renewable Energy to Grid, Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants, Fundamentals of Cogeneration/Trigeneration, Energy Market, Energy management.

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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 Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint, Green Deal
LO03 The operation principles of nonrenewable energy sources were understood.
LO04 The operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources were understood.
LO05 The renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications were understood.
LO06 PhotoVoltaic and wind systems were understood experimentally.


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. 3
PLO02 - Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5
PLO03 - Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 4
PLO04 - Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 3
PLO05 - Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 3
PLO06 - Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 1
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. 4
PLO08 - Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 2
PLO09 - Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 1
PLO10 - Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 4
PLO11 - Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
PLO12 - Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 4
PLO13 - Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 4
PLO14 - Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 4


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 preliminary Midterm exam preparation
8 Mid-Term Exam 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 Term Exams Term Exams
17 Term Exams Term Exams


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 109
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,36
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 30.04.2025 01:12