Energy Engineering (ME472) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Energy Engineering ME472 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ENE203
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Consciousness for energy and environmental issues. 2. Understanding of energy and energy economy. 3. Understanding of thermal power systems and energy conversion.
Course Content Enerji ve enerji ekonomisi, enerji çevrim sistemlerinin ekonomik ve çevresel analizi, buhar, gaz ve buhar-gaz çevrimleriyle çalışan termik santraller, termik santrallerin tasarımında çevrim analizi, sentezi ve optimizasyonu, fosil yakıtlar, yanma ve buhar üretme sistemleri, nükleer yakıtlar, nükleer tepkimeler ve nükleer santraller.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction: Economics of Power Generation
2 Introduction: Economics of Power Generation
3 Analysis of Steam Cycles
4 Analysis of Steam Cycles
5 Combined Cycle Power Generation
6 Combined Cycle Power Generation
7 Fuels and Combustion
8 Fuels and Combustion
9 Nuclear Power Plants
10 Hydroelectric Power Plant
11 Energy Storage Nonconventional Power Generation: Direct Energy Conversion
12 Nonconventional Power Generation: Direct Energy Conversion
13 Renewable Energy
14 Renewable Energy

Sources

Course Book 1. 1. Power Plant Engineering, P.K. Nag, McGraw-Hill, 2008
2. 2. M.M. El- Wakil, Powerplant Technology, McGraw-Hill, 1984.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods. X
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines.
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. X
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 20 40
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 145