MES440 Thermal Storage

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code MES440
Name Thermal Storage
Term 2018-2019 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 Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. HALİME ÖMÜR PAKSOY (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The objectives of the course is to give fundamental princiiples and applications on thermal energy storage methods and storage in organic chemical and alternative solutions to current energy problems.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of problems with current energy problems, climate change, thermal energy storage methods as alternatives to existing heating and cooling systems, latent heat storage in organic chemicals and properties of phase change materials.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes current energy situation, climate change and alternative resources.
LO02 Comprehends types of energy storage.
LO03 Comprehends thermal energy storage concepts.
LO04 Recognizes underground thermal energy storage fundamentals.
LO05 Comprehends aquifer thermal energy storage fundamentals.
LO06 Recognizes aquifer thermal energy storage design examples.
LO07 Comprehends borehole thermal energy storage and ground source heat pumps.
LO08 Uses borehole thermal energy storage design models
LO09 Recognizes borehole thermal energy storage design examples.
LO10 Comprehends latent heat storage fundamentals and phase change materials.
LO11 Recognizes latent heat storage building application examples.
LO12 Recognizes latent heat storage solar, domestic appliances and greenhouse applications.
LO13 Recognizes ice storage applications.
LO14 Comprehends thermochemical storage, chemical reactions, and sorption systems.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
PLO02 - Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
PLO03 - Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 5
PLO04 - Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 5
PLO05 - Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 5
PLO06 - Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 5
PLO07 - Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 5
PLO08 - Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
PLO09 - Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 5
PLO10 - Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 5
PLO11 - Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 5
PLO12 - Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Energy resources Textbooks and scientific publications
2 Fundamentals on energy storage Textbooks and scientific publications
3 Thermal energy storage Textbooks and scientific publications
4 Underground thermal energy storage Textbooks and scientific publications
5 Aquifer thermal energy storage Textbooks and scientific publications
6 Aquifer thermal energy storage design Textbooks and scientific publications
7 Aquifer thermal energy storage design Course notes, textbooks and scientific publications
8 Mid-Term Exam Review subjects and solve examples
9 Borehole thermal energy storage design models Textbooks and scientific publications
10 Borehole thermal energy storage design Textbooks and scientific publications
11 Latent heat storage systems Textbooks and scientific publications
12 Latent heat storage building applications Textbooks and scientific publications
13 Latent heat storage applications Textbooks and scientific publications
14 Ice storage Textbooks and scientific publications
15 Thermochemical storage Textbooks and scientific publications
16 Term Exams Review of subjects and solve examples
17 Term Exams Review of subjects and solve examples


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Homework 25 10
1. Midterm Exam 75 30
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 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 07.05.2025 01:39