OMZ423 Alternative Energy Systems

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR.
Code OMZ423
Name Alternative Energy Systems
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

Alternative fuel vehicles, Biofuels, Biodiesel, Natural Gas and LPG vehicles and engine construction, Use of Alternative Energy Sources, Renewable Energy Types (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Wave, biomass, Hydrogen, Hydraulics etc.), Economic Status, Use by Countries, Energy The main goal is to teach the students the comparison of their varieties and their applications.

Course Content

Introduction to Biofuels, Biofuel raw materials, Biological varieties, Biofuels safety, Economic and environmental impacts, Revision of fossil-based fuels, Current methods of producing biofuels from waste, Thermochemical methods for the production of biological and biofuels, Biofuels as biodiesel and other fuels, Biofuels in the world and Turkey production, Oil and gas properties, Compressed Natural Gas properties, The concept of renewable and renewable energy sources, Efficiency and economy, Global warming, Climate Change, Fossil fuels, Nuclear energy, Wind energy, Hydroelectric energy, Tidal and wave energies, Hydrogen energy and solar energy applications, Fuel cells and basic properties, Definition and purpose of facility planning, Facility location selection, Factors affecting location selection decision, Establishment location determination methods, Basic steps in facility layout

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn basic information about renewable energy types
LO02 Learn the environmental and economic properties of renewable energy sources
LO03 Learn the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources by comparison
LO04 Learn the energy technologies used in transportation
LO05 Gain the ability to comment and solve problems about teaching the creation of the twenty-first century energy system.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and subjects specific to the automotive engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Automotive Engineering; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In Automotive Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Automotive Engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of Automotive Engineering.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (Automotive Engineering) and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports in the field of Automotive Engineering and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information in the field of Automotive Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Automotive Engineering, and knowledge of the standards used in engineering practice. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Automotive Engineering; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge about the universal and societal effects of automotive engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the contemporary problems reflected in the automotive engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of automotive engineering solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Biofuels Reference Books and Lecture Notes
2 Biofuel raw materials Reference Books and Lecture Notes
3 Biological varieties, Biofuels safety Reference Books and Lecture Notes
4 Economic and environmental impacts Reference Books and Lecture Notes
5 Revision of fossil-based fuels Reference Books and Lecture Notes
6 Current methods of producing biofuels from waste Reference Books and Lecture Notes
7 Thermochemical methods for the production of biological and biofuels Reference Books and Lecture Notes
8 Mid-Term Exam Reference Books and Lecture Notes
9 Biofuels as biodiesel and other fuels Reference Books and Lecture Notes
10 Biofuels in the world and Turkey production, Oil and gas properties Reference Books and Lecture Notes
11 Oil and gas properties Reference Books and Lecture Notes
12 Compressed Natural Gas properties Reference Books and Lecture Notes
13 The concept of renewable and renewable energy sources Reference Books and Lecture Notes
14 Global warming Reference Books and Lecture Notes
15 Fossil fuels Reference Books and Lecture Notes
16 Term Exams Reference Books and Lecture Notes
17 Term Exams Reference Books and Lecture Notes


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: 08.05.2025 10:57