FK615 Solar Energy

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

Information

Code FK615
Name Solar Energy
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MEHMET KARAKILÇIK


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to give general information about solar energy and solar radiation, and to teach the solar geometry, absorption, reflection, scattering and heat generation by solar energy technologies.

Course Content

Solar geometry, Solar radiation, Solar radiation absorption, Reflection and scattering, Calculation of solar energy to the surface, Absorption of solar energy in water, Obtaining and storage of thermal energy from solar energy, Solar energy applications, Shadowing factor and solar energy technologies.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Solar energy and its applications

Notes

Textbooks, lecture notes, articles, internet resources on the subject


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Calculates sun geometry and sun angles.
LO02 Explains solar radiation and its properties
LO03 Explains the absorption of solar radiation
LO04 Explain the reflection and scattering of sun rays
LO05 Calculates the solar energy coming from the surface
LO06 Explains the absorption of solar energy in water
LO07 Explains thermal energy generation and storage from solar energy explain the technologies
LO08 Defines solar energy applications
LO09 Explains the shadowing factor and solar energy technologies.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research. 1
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 1
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 2
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 2
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Solar geometry Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
2 Solar radiation Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
3 Solar radiation absorption Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
4 Reflection and scattering Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
5 Calculation of solar energy to the surface Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
6 Absorption of solar energy in water Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
7 Obtaining and storage of thermal energy from solar energy Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Solar energy applications Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
10 Shadowing factor and solar energy technologies Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
11 Shading effect in solar ponds Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Shading factor in solar ponds Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
13 Thermal effect of shadowing factor Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
14 Determination of shadowing factor Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
15 The effect of shadowing factor on energy efficiency Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams General course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams General course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS